Like sister Serena, Venus was also raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith by their parents. The Wayans Brothers were a fixture of TV and movies for decades. Marques Houston recently sharing the news of his baptism to complete his conversion to the Jehovah's Witness faith surprised a few of his fans and got the Internet buzzing about celebrities and religion. As it turns out, Marques isn't the only Black celebrity who is currently or has previously been involved with the Jehova's Witness faith. She starred with Joan Collins in the 1992 Broadway theatre roduction of Private Lives, playing the role of Sybil. Actress and television host Sherri Shepherd was raised as a Jehovah's Witness but no longer practices the faith. Tennis champion Serena Williams was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith and continues to practice many of her beliefs stemming from the religion today. Jill Tasker was born on September 13, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Keenan Ivory Wayans created and starred on Fox's sketch comedy series In Living Color, and so did … Jill Scott 02 The Wayans Family. ‘RESIDUE’ Is Merawi Gerima’s Salient Archive On The D.... Teenage Filmmaker Leans On Michelle Obama's Words To Tell �... Everybody Loves Shay Lia's Sunshine-y Vibes for This Week's ... Sean 'Diddy' Combs Launches Black Political Party. Here's a look at 13 familiar faces who were either raised or later converted to the religion. Some of these may surprise you! By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Lou was played by stage and TV actress Jill Tasker. The Jackson family was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith, but several of the family members, including sister Janet, no longer practice the religion. Prince was a practicing Jehovah's Witness for years after converting to the religion in 2003. Jill Tasker (born September 13, 1964) is an American retired actress.Tasker had starred as "Lou Malino" for nine episodes of the 1995-96 season, of The WB's, The Wayans Bros. She also appeared in guest roles on The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Law & Order, American Playhouse and other shows. Supermodel Naomi Campbell was raised as a Jehovah's Witness but no longer practices the faith. Louise "Lou" Malino was a short, feisty, Brooklyn accented, dark-haired security guard who worked in the main lobby at the Neidermeyer Building, and who appeared in seven episodes the second season of The Wayans Bros. TV series before getting replaced by equally feisty Dee Baxter later in the season. She is an actress, known for American Playhouse (1980), Law & Order (1990) and One Life to Live (1968). She is married to Doug Stender. Jill Tasker, Actress: American Playhouse. Jill Tasker (born September 13, 1964) appeared as "Lou Malino" for nine episodes in 1995-96, or the second season of The Wayans Bros. She also appeared in guest roles on The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, the NBC-TV series Law& Order, PBS American Playhouse and other shows. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Rapper Ja Rule was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith but later left the religion after his mother was disfellowshipped. Marc John Jefferies, who you'll recognize from films like "Losing Isaiah," "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and "Notorious," was raised in the Jehova's Witness faith as a child. One of two family units on our list, the Wayans were also raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith. Songstress Jill Scott was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith but has stated in recent years that she no longer practices the religion. Rapper The Notorious B.I.G., aka Christopher Wallace, was raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith by his mother Voletta Wallace, who is still active in the religion today. One of two family units on our list, the Wayans were also raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith. The Wayans Family 03 … R&B singer and actor Marques Houston just recently completed his conversion into the Jehovah's Witness faith and has been actively celebrating his involvement with the religion on social media. "Empire" star Terrence Howard has expressed interest in joining the Jehovah's Witness faith and his current wife is also raising their children in the faith.