Chuck Norris said his mother's prayers saved him from losing his soul to Hollywood

In a 2021 tribute, Chuck Norris credited his mother's prayers with helping him return to his faith after a period affected by the Hollywood lifestyle, and he said meeting his wife Gena played a key role in that change.

Following a family statement after his death, Fox News revisited a 2021 tribute in which Chuck Norris credited his mother for prayers that he said helped him regain his faith during a difficult period in Hollywood. In the tribute, published on World Net Daily, Norris marked his mother's 100th birthday and described her as an enduring example of perseverance and faith. He wrote that she prayed for his success and salvation and that those prayers helped lead him back to belief. The piece also noted his long career in martial arts and entertainment and his work founding a youth program in Texas. Key facts: - In May 2021 Norris wrote a birthday tribute for his mother on World Net Daily, saying she had prayed for him throughout his life. - He said he "nearly" lost his way to the Hollywood lifestyle and that his mother's prayers helped bring him back to faith. - Norris credited meeting his wife Gena O'Kelley in 1997 as part of his return to faith; they married in 1998 and later had twins. - He first found success as a martial artist, appeared opposite Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon (1972), and starred in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001). - Norris founded the Kickstart Kids program in 1990; the program began in 1992 and the article states it now operates in 58 Texas schools and has served more than 120,000 students. Summary: The article highlights Norris's account of his mother's long-standing prayers and their role in his personal and spiritual recovery during his entertainment career. Undetermined at this time.