Jay Shetty Emphasizes Need for Storytellers Exploring Faith, Spirituality in Hollywood
The second annual Variety Faith & Spirituality in Entertainment Honors event brought together Jay Shetty, an honoree from last year's ceremony, to host this year's celebration. When asked about the significance of being moved from an award recipient to a host, Shetty humorously noted that in Hollywood, it's called "momentum." However, he sees this shift as a positive sign, feeling grateful and excited to honor outstanding honorees and celebrate their work.
Shetty believes there is a deep need for storytellers who explore faith, spirituality, and the universal search for purpose. Despite being underrepresented in film and television, these narratives have been passed down through generations, using various mediums such as art and media to convey wisdom. According to Shetty, it's crucial to continue sharing these stories, even with modern technology, as they can inspire future generations.
The issue lies in the lack of representation of inner life, identity, belonging, and healing in storytelling, with only a handful of shows addressing these topics. Shetty attributes this to visionary executives not making room for such narratives. He argues that events like Faith & Spirituality in Entertainment Honors play a vital role in elevating individuals who courageously explore faith, spirituality, and purpose.
By recognizing and honoring these storytellers, we can shift the cultural narrative toward greater authenticity and diversity, showcasing rich, diverse, and true representations of real life. Shetty has been impressed by conversations with iconic figures like Madonna, Orlando Bloom, and Cardi B, exploring their personal journeys with faith, spirituality, and purpose.
Shetty's focus is on bringing these stories to the forefront and mainstreaming them, highlighting lesser-known aspects of people we admire and follow. He aims to continue sparking meaningful conversations that expand our understanding of faith, spirituality, and humanity.
The second annual Variety Faith & Spirituality in Entertainment Honors event brought together Jay Shetty, an honoree from last year's ceremony, to host this year's celebration. When asked about the significance of being moved from an award recipient to a host, Shetty humorously noted that in Hollywood, it's called "momentum." However, he sees this shift as a positive sign, feeling grateful and excited to honor outstanding honorees and celebrate their work.
Shetty believes there is a deep need for storytellers who explore faith, spirituality, and the universal search for purpose. Despite being underrepresented in film and television, these narratives have been passed down through generations, using various mediums such as art and media to convey wisdom. According to Shetty, it's crucial to continue sharing these stories, even with modern technology, as they can inspire future generations.
The issue lies in the lack of representation of inner life, identity, belonging, and healing in storytelling, with only a handful of shows addressing these topics. Shetty attributes this to visionary executives not making room for such narratives. He argues that events like Faith & Spirituality in Entertainment Honors play a vital role in elevating individuals who courageously explore faith, spirituality, and purpose.
By recognizing and honoring these storytellers, we can shift the cultural narrative toward greater authenticity and diversity, showcasing rich, diverse, and true representations of real life. Shetty has been impressed by conversations with iconic figures like Madonna, Orlando Bloom, and Cardi B, exploring their personal journeys with faith, spirituality, and purpose.
Shetty's focus is on bringing these stories to the forefront and mainstreaming them, highlighting lesser-known aspects of people we admire and follow. He aims to continue sparking meaningful conversations that expand our understanding of faith, spirituality, and humanity.
idk why they need a separate event for this kinda stuff in hollywood? like can't they just include it in the regular awards ceremony or something? 
btw has anyone seen that new season of cardi b's show? 
i'm lowkey obsessed 
like shetty said its all about finding purpose & healing, its not just some new-agey thing thats just gonna disappear when the trend goes away btw i had a convo with a friend who got super into meditation and it totally changed their life 
jay shetty is right, we should be celebrating those who are brave enough to share their inner journeys with us 
it's time for a change!
. We need more real talk on screen, you know? not just some formulaic rom-coms or superhero movies 
. Shetty is trying to bring attention to the lack of representation, but honestly it feels like an oxymoron – faith & spirituality in Hollywood? 
what does that even mean? 
! I think he's right on point about how we need more stories in Hollywood that explore faith, spirituality, and purpose. It's all about representation, fam 
. And, tbh, I'm so here for the momentum 
!