Hollywood boasts a number of prominent Muslim actors and actresses, both those born into the faith and converts, who actively observe Ramadan.
Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar for his roles in *Moonlight* and *Green Book*. He has also openly discussed his faith. Foto: REUTERS/Mike Blake
Riz Ahmed is known as both an actor and a British rapper. He was also the first Muslim nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for *Sound of Metal*. Foto: Dok. HBO
Ramy Youssef won a Golden Globe for his role as Ramy. Foto: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Bella and Gigi Hadid, prominent figures on the runway, are openly practicing Muslims. Foto: Dok. Instagram lanzybear, mangostudios, britishvogue
Omar Sy, a French actor of Mauritian and Senegalese descent, is known for his role in the Netflix series *Lupin* and identifies as Muslim. Foto: Dok.Omar Sy/ Instagram
Rapper and actor Ice Cube, born and raised in Los Angeles, reportedly converted to Islam in the 1990s. Foto: Dok.Amazon Prime
Ellen Burstyn, a veteran actress and Triple Crown of Acting winner, was raised Catholic but has since converted to Islam. Foto: Dok. Ist
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