Celebrity Stories

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.

How Her Pets Helped Carrie Ann Inaba Heal

Dancer, television personality, animal activist and Guideposts‘ January 2015 cover star Carrie Ann Inaba shares how her pets saw her through a health crisis.

Guideposts Classics: Peggy Lee on the Power of Prayer

By Peggy Lee5 min read

In this story from June 1954, singer Peggy Lee shares how the prayers of friends and strangers from different backgrounds strengthened her faith.

Guideposts Classics: Eddie Rickenbacker on Helping Others

By Captain Eddie Rickenbacker6 min read

War hero Eddie Rickenbacker reveals his reliance on prayer in this Guideposts Classic.

Bobby Flay: His Winding Path to Success

By Bobby Flay9 min read

Bobby Flay was a high school dropout—but his father’s tough love got him back on track.

Guideposts Classics: Danny Thomas on Prayer and Promises

By Danny Thomas8 min read

In this story from May 1981, actor and comedian Danny Thomas recalls how an answered prayer led him to found Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Marlo and her father visit one of the young patients at St. Jude's

Danny Thomas, the ‘Patron Saint’ of Hopeful Causes

By Marlo Thomas5 min read

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital started with a prayer—and a promise—from Marlo Thomas’ father, Danny.

Guideposts Classics: Ben Vereen on Using God’s Gifts

By Ben Vereen6 min read

In this story from July 1976, star of stage and screen Ben Vereen shares how he learned to use his gifts for God’s glory.

Guideposts Classics: Tim Conway on Answered Prayer

By Tim Conway6 min read

In this story from May 2007, funnyman Tim Conway shares a tale of childhood faith and answered prayer.

Alan Powell and Ali Faulkner in their new film, The Song

The Song: A Modern Retelling of the Story of King Solomon

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

Alan Powell and Ali Faulkner, the stars of The Song, spoke with Guideposts about the inspiring message of their film, which is based on the story of King Solomon.