By Mel Johnson

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker today is a Christian celebrity devoted to his faith. So, when he received an offer for a film conflicting with his Christian beliefs, Chris turned it down even though it cost him $10 million!

Many recognize Chris Tucker from the Rush Hour movies he starred in with Jackie Chan. But some may also remember him from the R-rated 1995 film Friday.

Friday told the story of two marijuana-smoking friends and ended up grossing $27 million. But not long after appearing in the film, Chris gave his heart over to Jesus.

Chris Tucker Today Keeps His Comedy Clean
Becoming a born-again Christian changed the types of movie roles Chris Tucker would consider and it also impacted his stand-up comedy.

"I never was a raunchy, raunchy comic but I didn't think about what I was saying because I was young," he said.

As a comedian, Chris Tucker today keeps his stand-up clean and free of foul language. And though some comics might see that as too challenging, Chris believes it actually makes him better at his craft.

“Being a Christian helps me in comedy. I have to talk about other stuff,” he explained.
“Normally, most comics talk about stuff that's easy-maybe cussing or saying something raunchy. I have to dig deeper to find something that's still funny and not raunchy. It's harder. I like the challenge.”

Chris Tucker Turns Down Next Friday Role
Accepting Christ means turning away from the ways of this world and choosing to live in a way that honors Jesus. And this crossroads came for Chris Tucker after giving his life over to the Lord.

When Ice Cube, Chris’ co-star from the film Friday, approached him about filming Next Friday, Chris shocked him by turning the role down.

“We were ready to pay Chris Tucker $10-12m to do Next Friday, but he turned us down for religious reasons,” Ice Cube revealed on social media. “He didn’t want to cuss or smoke weed on camera anymore.”

Chris Tucker today is a different man than when he first appeared in the movie, Friday.

And because the message of the film didn’t align with his Christian values, he knew turning down a role in the sequel was the right thing to do, no matter what it cost him.

“One of the reasons why I didn’t do the second one [was] because of the weed,” he said. “Because I said, ‘Man, that movie became a phenomenon. … I don’t want everybody smoking weed.’... It probably was good for me [to turn it down] because it kept me moving, you know, to the next phase and next movies. But that was one of the reasons. I said I didn’t want to … get everybody smoking weed.”

Way to go Chris! It’s great to see a person with such strong values in Hollywood!

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Mark my words . Hollyweird will still come knocking .

How many Nigerian christians can do that? Rejecting N10 million dollars? That is one way people sell their soul to the devil. If you earn a living or make money by encouraging sin, you have sold your soul to the devil. No rituals is needed.

Matthew 13:41:
the Son of Man will send out his angels to gather up out of his Kingdom all those who cause people to sin and all others who do evil things,

Matthew 12:30
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

Luke 17:1-3
Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.

Wonderful

Definitely believers need to continue to keep Chris in our prayers.
Although, I've (believe it or not) never seen any of his smash-hit movies from decades ago--when I wasn't serious in my faith, I do know that he was extremely popular, attractive, and made multiple millions......in his "heyday". He's turned down much more than 10-12, considering the many other movie project offers that have come his way since being born-again.

There will always probably be a strong temptation to go back, but I hope he stays true to his convictions...
Having been in Hollywood, he's no doubt seen and done a whole lot.
For the truly born-again Christian, money isn't everything nor worth sacrificing morality and obedience to Christ. Some offers a Christian simply can NOT take with a clear conscience. High respect for Mr. Chris.

He's been set free...
John 8:36 (KJV)
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."

P.S. Need to continue prayers for Kanye also ---who hasn't quite made a 100 percent choice to fully serve Christ. Heavy spiritual warfare on him.

Ms. Eviana

FarmTech:
How many Nigerian christians can do that? Rejecting N10 million dollars? ...

N10mill is even too much. Yansh opens for 50k jobs and guys become devils to keep their 750k jobs.

Jashub:
Mark my words . Hollyweird will still come knocking .

Satan never gives up, he knows man too much and knows that he can still catch them.

It's not easy but that's the price that comes with being a follower of Christ.

May God help him to remain faithful regardless of the many temptations of the entertainment industry that may come his way. In Jesus name.

He is indeed a changed man.

That's good of him. People like that in this present time are rare.

How I wish every Christian Can be like this.deviamts with the funny Letter words and other psychopaths Will not be having a field day running the affairs of nigeria or even the world.

We need more ethical Christians like this who Will not make money their god or worship Manon

I am proud of you sir, the angels in heaven are proud of you and God in heaven is proud of you.

I strongly believe that God will give you better opportunities and blessings for the cheap 10 million dollars.no wonder that the Bible says the blessings of the Lord maketh Rich and addeth no sorrow to it.devils gifts always come with heavy and destructive baggages but the blessings of the Lord Will not only make you Rich but give you peace of mind

Nice, but i was seriously expecting FRIDAY 2 honestly.

Good for him
Good to know


Vote Peter Obi

Ok
But I love weed, and weed hasn’t killed anyone I know.

Lol rush hour comes to mind .



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Lee: carter, do something!

Chris has always bn a man with great principles ever since he gave his life to Christ. This didn't come as a surprise to me.

Btw, Chris made our childhood

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Sometimes it's just plain fulfilling to stick to your belief.

I am strongly against paying for sex, and have missed out on some of the most beautiful women. Why? Money for sex? Nahh, I'll pass...

Even though she's now doing someone close by, I feel so powerful that I stuck to my principles and turned her down.

Nancy Isime will be laughing her ass off right now after reading this.

Dtruthspeaker:


Satan never gives up, he knows man too much and knows that he can still catch them.

God's grace is sufficient enough against the continous wiles and ambush of the enemy.

Nice he has personal standards. We should all do whatever makes us happy and fulfilled and let others do thiers. It's also important to remember that people's situations are different and no one is a standard. So whoever takes up that job eventually isn't necessarily a bad person. Many Christian actors curse and smoke on TV to make the acting look as real as possible so as to send the desired message. Besides, it's easier to reject money when you have it. I pray you make the kind of money that will make you never to compromise your moral standards.

This is wholesome to read.

Lol.. He still curses and tells unnecessary lies in his stand up sha.

Great guy. Let's even remove the religious reason. He is a guy with principles, something seriously lacking in this era.

I respect his stand

He is a real man .

Waiting for Righteousness2 to cum marsturbhateon this

yeah read it on a website called celebrity net worth a long time ago ,he tried,if na me I will play the role and ask God for forgiveness