Actress Kimberly Elise, best known for The Manchurian Candidate, has opened up about her renewed Christian faith after years of spiritual searching and disillusionment. Though baptised at 16, Elise lacked discipleship and drifted from faith as she pursued a Hollywood career. In 2019, she realised her choices were leading her astray, especially as she immersed herself in New Age practices, which she now calls ‘a bottomless pit’ of deception. Feeling lost, she cried out to God in desperation. Two weeks later, a Christian woman affirmed God’s love and began praying with her, setting Elise on a transformative journey. Compelled to read the Bible, Elise found clarity in the Gospel of Matthew and recognised her sin, pride, and need for forgiveness. Her encounter with God reshaped her life, leading to deep repentance and a new sense of spiritual purpose. Today, Elise speaks publicly about her journey, warning others of counterfeit spirituality and testifying to the life-changing power of knowing Jesus personally.