When celebrities have true stories of hope and inspiration to tell, they tell them to Guideposts. In these stories by celebrities, in their own words, they open up about the uplifting moments that inspire them and the challenges they’ve overcome. Celebrity stories are not about glamour and fame. Instead, they are about real people who made their dreams come true.
In this story from August 2005, actress Brooke Shields, who lost a dear friend to suicide, shares the lessons she learned from that experience—and from her own struggle with depression.
All her life, her mother helped pave the way for her success. Now, as her mother battles Alzheimer’s, Marcia Gay Harden takes the journey with her.
The legendary singer and actress, who later turned her attention to animal rights activism, passed away on May 13, 2019.
After years of struggling with life’s storms, the popular ABC News chief meteorologist and TV personality finally found the courage to face up to her crippling depression
Kevin James thought he’d be happy when his dreams came true, but what happened when his dreams changed?
The acclaimed producer, actor and writer Tyler Perry’s dreams didn’t come true easily, but his faith got him through the tough times. Here he shares some of the life lessons he learned.
The Today show co-host’s latest musical project, a retelling of the story of David and Goliath, came after a life-changing trip to the Holy Land.
Recording artist Ricardo Sanchez’s son was hospitalized. He could not have imagined how prayer, a dream, and mysterious coincidence would change his son’s life.
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe has faced challenges but found support, and prayers, from unexpected people.
Respected NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt’s church-going childhood continues to impact the work he was called to do.
Popular actor John Corbett, who plays an Episcopal priest in his new movie, All Saints, grew up in a small West Virginia town and began his adulthood as a steelworker, but God pointed him in an unlikely new direction.
In this story from November 1993, actor James Earl Jones pays tribute to the teacher who helped him find his voice as an actor.
