This is a list of notable people who converted to Judaism, with photos. These former Christians who became Jewish converts switched their religion for many different reasons. Some of these converted Jews did so out of deep religious curiosity, belief, and research, while others converted for marriage or other personal reasons. This list of famous people who decided converting to Judaism was right for them includes both historical figures and current famous figures. Among the well-known converts of recent times are Marilyn Monroe, Ivanka Trump, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Elizabeth Taylor, and Sammy Davis, Jr.
