By: Endtimeshofar  

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets: Spirit Channeling and the Performances We Love

Have you ever wondered how actors deliver performances so powerful they transcend the screen? For some, it goes far beyond method acting or traditional preparation. According to claims made by several actors, there’s something unusual happening—something much more spiritual.

This blog explores the controversial idea that some Hollywood actors channel spiritual entities or forces to elevate their roles. From accounts of possession-like experiences to ancient practices intertwined with creative expression, these stories reveal a darker side of entertainment.

What Is Spirit Channeling?

Spirit channeling, often linked to mediumship, is the process of allowing a spirit or entity to take control of a person. There are two types: intentional channeling and spontaneous channeling.

• Intentional channeling occurs when a person actively seeks to connect with spirits, granting them permission to enter their body.
• Spontaneous channeling happens without warning, with the spirit taking control of the individual at unexpected moments.

Religious texts like the Bible often equate spirit channeling to demonic possession. It describes channeling as consulting with familiar or evil spirits, and many believe such practices defile the human soul.

But what happens when this concept meets the glitz and glamour of Hollywood? Some actors have openly discussed tapping into spiritual energies—or even being “possessed”—to perfect their roles.

Denzel Washington And Malcolm X: When Preparation Crosses A Line

Denzel Washington’s portrayal of Malcolm X is widely celebrated as one of the greatest performances in film history. But how did he channel such raw energy and authenticity? According to Spike Lee, who directed Malcolm X, something extraordinary happened on set.

Lee detailed a moment during production when Washington went off-script, delivering an unscripted monologue that lasted five minutes. Strangely, the words were not in the script, yet they felt profound, arguably more powerful than Malcolm X’s actual speeches.

When asked about the moment, Denzel allegedly replied, “I don’t know.” Lee interpreted this as Malcolm X’s spirit working through Denzel. Washington’s year-long preparation for the role—learning Arabic, studying Malcolm’s life, and adopting his lifestyle—put him in a spiritual state, making him feel like a “vessel” for the late leader.

Nicolas Cage: Nouveau Shamanism

Nicolas Cage, known for his unconventional acting style, developed a method he calls “nouveau shamanism.” Cage openly draws parallels between ancient shamans and modern actors, suggesting their roles are not entirely different.

Shamans in pre-Christian societies would wear masks, perform rituals, and embody spirits to find answers for their community. Similarly, Cage explained how he uses artifacts, symbolism, and physical preparation to connect with his characters.

For one performance, Cage wore Afro-Caribbean face paint, sewed Egyptian artifacts into his costume, and carried stones believed to have spiritual vibrations. While it’s unclear whether this truly “works,” Cage believes it unlocks something deeper within him, tricking his mind into fully becoming the character.

Shirley MacLaine And Jack Nicholson: Two Voices, One Presence

Shirley MacLaine described a surreal experience working with Jack Nicholson on Terms of Endearment. During a love scene, Nicholson’s voice seemed to split into two separate tones—one human and one otherworldly.

“Two voices came out of you,” she told Nicholson, amazed by what she witnessed. Nicholson casually responded, “Sure, I’m many different people.” MacLaine believed he was “channeling” something beyond himself in that moment.

Taraji P. Henson: Chakras And Spiritual Energy

Taraji P. Henson shared how she opens herself up spiritually to inhabit a character fully. While preparing for her role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple, she practiced chakra exercises to align her energy and invite the character into her body.

This technique mirrors teachings in actor training methods like those outlined in Jade McCutchen’s The Actor as Shaman. The process involves opening and grounding chakras, breathing exercises, and allowing external forces to guide an actor’s performance.

Henson isn’t alone in this practice. Many actors use similar methods to go beyond imitation, aiming to “become” the character on a spiritual level.

Other Actors' Experiences: Channels, Mediums, And Letting Go

Angela Means, best known for her role as Felisha in Friday, described acting as becoming a “medium.” She goes through intense processes, like locking herself in a dark room or staring into a mirror until she feels “something else” take over.

Terrence Howard echoed similar sentiments. He explained that acting requires stepping aside, letting a foreign energy or spirit inhabit your body. He admitted this process is not for the faint-hearted, saying some actors fear losing control or letting go of their true selves.

Howard considers actors “emotional prostitutes,” sacrificing their essence to bring a character to life. It’s both thrilling and terrifying, especially when they can’t shake off the character after filming wraps.

Ancient Philosophy And The Role Of Spirits

History shows that this concept isn’t new. Ancient philosophers like Plato and Socrates spoke about actors being inspired—or possessed—by spiritual forces.

Plato noted that spirits, or “daimons,” acted as intermediaries between gods and mortals. Socrates believed actors channeled these spirits, becoming vessels for creativity and divine expression.

Even Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, described the Muse as a “demon” guiding creativity. In his book, he warned readers to be open to these entities, as they inspire brilliance but may also consume those who serve them.

A Biblical Perspective

For those with religious beliefs, the idea of spirit channeling is deeply concerning. Biblical passages like Leviticus 19:31 and 20:6 explicitly warn against consulting mediums or inviting spirits. These actions are described as spiritually harmful, often leading people away from faith and into darkness.

Whether one views spirit channeling as a harmless method or something darker, it’s hard to deny its influence. As audience members, we’re impacted by performances that may stem from these practices, intentionally or not.

The Takeaway

Actors often explore extreme methods to create unforgettable performances. But what happens when those methods blur the lines between art and something supernatural? Based on the accounts shared by Denzel Washington, Nicolas Cage, Jack Nicholson, Taraji P. Henson, and others, it’s clear that spiritual practices play a role in Hollywood’s success stories.

Whether divine, demonic, or simply creative tools, the forces behind these performances inspire awe—and controversy. As viewers, it’s worth pondering: are these portrayals driven by talent, or are they channeling something more?

Spirit Channeling/Possession on Nickelodeon Show The Haunted Hathaways

The new family show on Nickelodeon called "The Haunted Hathaways," is based on a single mother, and her two daughters moving into an house in New Orleans, Louisiana which is occupied by three ghost: a single father and his two sons. This program deals with how both families solve their problems, which is done through the use of ghost powers and normal human ways(source).  It seems like a very cute and innocent show.  However in some parts of the show it illustrates how the three ghosts use their powers to aide the humans or cause them to act out of character by channeling their spirits into a human host (spirit possession). What is taking place within this program under the disguise of a nice family show, is the indoctrination or programming of people to accept spirit channeling, and how spirit channeling can aid person in receiving ungodly supernatural power.

Video Clips of Channeling on The Haunted Hathaways

Episode# 1 The Ghost Father possessing a Food Critic

Episode#1 Ghost Teen boy Miles possesses Teen girl Taylor

Episode# 5 Ghost boy Louie possesses Human girl Frankie   

The Real Deal with Spirit Channeling and Ghost

What is spirit channeling? Spirit channeling is nothing more than modern day term for mediumship. Channeling is spirit possession. Now the form of channeling you see on "The Haunted Hathaways," is spontaneous channeling. With spontaneous channeling the spirits take control whenever they please, and the channeler is at the mercy of the spirits(source). Channeling in Biblical terms is nothing more than old fashion demon possession. Ghosts in reality, are nothing more than demon spirits/familiar spirits, imitating a person who once was alive.  Look at what the famous Freemason philosopher and occultist Manly P. Hall had to say in his book "The Secret of All Ages":

"The majority of modern mediumistic apparitions are but elemental creatures masquerading through bodies composed of thought substances supplied by the very persons desiring to behold these wraiths of decarnate beings (source)." 

Hall states a fact when he says that these beings aren't departed souls of someone, but indeed a spirit entity masquerading as that person's once alive departed one's spirit.

As parents, especially Christian parent's, we need to monitor, and operate in spiritual discernment when it comes to what your kids watch and listen. Satan is using all of his demonic resources to deceive and enslave the youth into his kingdom of darkness, ultimately leading them to Hell.  Parents "The Haunted Hathaways," is being used as teaching method to teach children that spirit channeling and the inquiring of spirits is normal.  Please beware!

Isaiah 8:19

King James Version (KJV)

19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 

Hollywood A List Actors Demon Possession and Spirit Channeling

Hollywood Queen of Channeling and New Age Movement

Shirley MacLaine 

In modern time of the 21st century are the Hollywood elite actors and actresses channeling spirits to enhance their performance? What is spirit channeling? Spirit channeling is nothing more than modern day term for mediumship. Channeling is spirit possession. There are two basic forms of channeling are intentional channeling, and spontaneous channeling. Intentional channeling is when a person actively seeks to be possessed by spirits, in such cases, the spirits usually wait for the individual's permission to enter the body(source).  Spontaneous channeling the spirits take control when they please, and the channeler is at the mercy of the spirits(source). Channeling define by the Bible is nothing more than demon possession, and the use of consulting familiar spirits/demonic spirits. However, some of "Hollywood's A List" actors and actresses are being aided by demons in many of their theatrical performances. These actors that are channeling these spirits to act, fall under the form of intentional channeling, and these are lying demonic spirits that are using these actors and actresses as a host to lead people away from Jesus Christ, and to eternal damnation, also the Anti-Christ morals they promote in the films they do.    

Ancient Greeks on Acting (Demons and Muses)

Quote from Greek Philosopher Plato:

"The gods don't communicate to mortals directly but intermediary spirits. So mortals need  figures to communicate with the gods, and thus daimon(demon) becomes the figure needed of the petition, a source evolving into sacrifices and initiations, incantations, prophecies, divinations, and magic spells, sacred poems."

"The Demon and the Angel: Searching for the Source of Artistic Inspiration" P.60-61 by Edward
 Hirsch 

Quote from Greek Philosopher Socrates:

"I, like manner the Muse, first of all inspire men herself... because they inspired and possessed. They are simply inspired to utter that which the Muse impels them. For not by art or knowledge... do you say what you say, but... possession."

Actors and Acting P. 7-8

Church of Satan Founder take on the Muse

Quote from Anton LaVey founder of The Church of Satan:

"Keep yourself constantly...open to the demons who will whisper in your ear. An old meaning of demon used to closer to muse- guiding inspirational spirit."

Church of Satan P.110(This is what La Vey instructed his followers to do)

Hollywood A List Stars Spirit Channelers     

  

Shirley MacLaine

A-list Academy Award winning actress and New Age Movement promoter Shirley MacLaine had this to say about acting and channeling:

"I had seen so many channels and mediums over the past few years. I decided I would apply the same thing to show business. I simply channeled a character that we created... This time I allowed the character to inhabit me... I trusted the magic would work (source)."

Denzel Washington and Oprah Winfrey Channel Too!

Nicolas Cage Nouveau Shamanic Acting Method

Did you listen closely to the above video about what Academy Award winning actor Nicolas Cage said about his acting method Nouveau Shamanic?  He acts as a medium to to take on the characteristics of his other worldly character on the movie Ghost Rider, playing the lead character Johnny Blaze/ Ghost Rider. An aspect shamanism is mediumship or channeling, in which while the shaman is channeling spirits, one or more spirits speak through the shaman.  These spirits displace the shaman's personality whose behavior, mannerisms, and voice may change dramatically(source).

What kind of spirits do think good old Nick is encountering? Can you say demon spirits!

Jack Nicholson Channels Spirits so says Shirley MacLaine

Deuteronomy 18:9-12

King James Version (KJV)

9 When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.
11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee.

2 Kings 21:6

Amplified Bible (AMP)

6 And he made his son pass through the fire and burned him as an offering [to Molech]; he practiced soothsaying and augury, and dealt with mediums and wizards! He did much wickedness in the sight of the Lord, provoking Him to anger.

Isaiah 8:19

Amplified Bible (AMP)

19 And when the people [instead of putting their trust in God] shall say to you, Consult for direction mediums and wizards who chirp and mutter, should not a people seek and consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

Sylvia Browne and Amanda Berry Saga: Psychics and Lying Familiar Spirits!

Thanks Montel for helping me to promote the lies of Satan and making me a very rich woman!

Sylvia Browne is a famous psychic who is now famous for being a big flop for her 2004 appearance on The Montel Williams Show.  During her appearance, she told Amanda Berry's mother Louwana Miller, that Berry was dead, and that Berry was in heaven on the other side.  She stated that her last words were, "Goodbye, I love you mom."  A year later, a distraught Louwana Miller died from heart failure(source).  However, 9 years later Amanda Berry was found alive, along with Gina Dejesus and Michelle Knight in Cleveland, Ohio.  All three women had been kidnapped by Ariel Castro who held the women against their will.  Castro even conceived a child with Amanda Berry during her time of captivity(source).  It looks like Sylvia needed to get better spiritual sources because Amanda Berry wasn't dead at all!  But who is Sylvia Browne? What type of spirit does she operate under?

Who Is Sylvia Browne?

        Sylvia is directed by familiar lying demonic spirits

Browne is a world  renowned psychic and medium.  At age 76 she has made several television appearances on The Montel Williams Show as a weekly guest.  She was also on Larry King Live and authored several spiritual books(source).

She is the founder of the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Center and Novus Spiritus a Christian Gnostic Church.  Browne developed a booming business as a spiritual leader over the years and published over 45 books.  She has a psychic line where there is a $850 reading fee by phone that is currently discounted to $550.00(source).  Can you say, "paid!?"  Hope its worth it! Working for Satan may pay off in the short term, but in eternity, if Browne doesn't repent, she is looking at a sentence of eternal damnation of her soul.

The spirit that directs Browne is named Francine.  Francine is her alter ego/spirit guide and she channels Francine  to acquire her information from the spirit world. In other words, or in occult terms, Francine is Sylvia's familiar spirit.

What are Familiar Spirits?

The lying demonic spirit's job is to tell lies, lies, lies and more lies to deceive!  

What is a familiar spirit? A familiar spirit is another name for a demon.  It's usually a spirit that is familiar to a family and is passed down from one generation to the next(source). Sylvia Browne even claims she inherited her psychic gifts from her great uncle Henry Kaufholz,  However she didn't inherit his gifts.  She actually inherited his familiar spirits that aided him in the occult arts.

How do familiar spirits operate in a person? Familiar spirits gather information to bring false prophecies to gain access to their targeted victim (source). When individuals go to consult a medium they're actually knowingly or unknowingly consulting the enemy and the power of darkness.  Keep in mind: demonic forces are lying spirits that seek out the destruction of mankind.  They only act like they have someone's best  interest at heart.  This is false. Their main objective is to bring the people that follow them to spiritual ruin and destruction.

It's unfortunate that Amanda Berry's mother Louwana Miller went on The Montel William's Show nine years ago and out of desperation, inquired about her daughter's well-being from Sylvia Browne. It was a lying spirit that told her a flat out lie that Amanda was dead. The Bible warns us not to give heed to mediums, and familiar spirits, because they're lying evil spirits working against mankind in the spirit world. In these End-Times more and more people are giving heed to seducing lying spirits.  We need to make sure the only spirit that leads us is the Holy Spirit.  After all, the Holy Spirit is the only Spirit that leads and guides into all truth.

Leviticus 19:31

King James Version (KJV)

³¹ Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.

Isaiah 8:19

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁹ And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

      

Celebrity Ghost Stories: Is Automatic Writing from G-d?

In November 26, 2011, the hit series, "Celebrity Ghost Stories"  aired an episode with Kim Coles, star of "In Living Color" and "Living Single."  In this episode Coles states she went to her friend who is a life coach who told her of the technique of automatic writing. Her life coach instructed her to go home, quiet herself, meditate, and to write with her non-dominant hand. She went on to tell Coles to ask the spirits of her ancestors to come and speak to her. This spirit goes on save Coles from an abusive relationship.  But did an guardian angel really deliver Kim Coles from an abusive relation?  Does automatic writing come from the true living G-d? Are ghost real or not?  Should a believer in Jesus Christ practice automatic writing? Let's examine these questions.

What are Ghosts?

Are ghost really the spirits of the dead or something else? In reality, ghosts are demon spirits/familiar spirits that imitate a person that has died. Usually mediums call upon these familiar spirits  to receive information.  It is a form of divination in which the medium receives secret information through demonic power.  He or she gets the information from a  spirit guide/familiar spirit that knows the details of an individual's family (source). These demon spirits become very "familiar" with the intimate details of a country, city, or family (source).  These demonic spirits are used to entice people into the kingdom of darkness because the hearer of the information is being seduced into the occult by seducing spirits. 

Familiar spirits gather the information of individuals to bring forth false prophecies to gain access to their targeted victim (source). When individuals go to consult a medium they're actually knowingly or unknowingly consulting the enemy and the power of darkness.  Keep in mind: demonic forces are lying spirits that seek out the destruction of mankind.  They only act like they have someone's best interest at heart.  This is false.  Their main objective is to bring the people that follow them to eternal damnation.

In his book, "Secret Teachers of All Ages," Famous Freemason Philosopher and occultist Manly P. Hall  had this to say:  

 "The majority of modern mediumistic apparitions are but elemental creatures masquerading through bodies composed of thought substances supplied by the very persons desiring to behold these wraiths of decarnate beings (source)." 

So Hall states a fact that these beings aren't departed souls of someone's love one, but indeed a spirit entity masquerading as that person's departed loved one's spirit. Can someone shout out, "DECEPTION!"     

Automatic Writing and Spirit Channeling

Automatic Writing writing falls under Spiritualism, and is a form of mediumship/channeling  in which an individual allows an outside force or entity to take control of the motor functions in his or her arm to write messages reputedly from either a spirit being (spirit guide or deceased person) or from the individual's own higher consciousness (source).  Methods of automatic writing can be either writing or typing.  A person can also open themselves up to familiar spirits in order to utilize automatic writing.

Some of the examples of New Age writers that claim to have used automatic writing by having spirit guide overtake them are Madame P. Blavtasky, Alice Bailey, Jane Roberts, and  Ruth Montgomery(source).  There's a major difference between new age automatic writing and a Christian journaling.  In automatic writing a person's hand goes limp and a spirit takes control of the hand and writes for them. Christian journaling however, is the inner working of the Holy Spirit that leads and guides the individual's heart to write (source).  A true Christian would not allow themselves to practice  automatic writing because it is part of the  curious arts of the occult  forbidden by the Bible.

In Merrill Unger's book, "What the Bible says about Demons in the World Today,"  he quotes Rudolf Tishner, a parapsychologist.  He talks about  the danger in automatic writing when practiced in immoderation. Tishner regarded automatic writing as a phenomena known as "motoric automatisms."  He admits that they can enslave a person and break up the integrated psychic structure while ensuring peril to mental and psychical health ("What the Bible says about Demons in the World Today,", Merrill Unger, P. 51-52). 

Simply said, when a person indulges in the occult practice of automatic writing, they become enslaved by the kingdom of darkness.    

Kim Kardashian gospel of mediums/necromancer

In January of this year, E! Network Channel's popular reality show, "Kourtney and Kim take New York," aired an episode of Kim Kardashin going to visit popular psychic John Edward to receive a reading andto answer a few questions.  Her older sister Kourtney tagged along even though she was skeptical about Edward's psychic abilities.  Edwards summoned the Kardashin's deceased father Robert Kardashin Sr., to give guidance for her life and future.  The reading basically lead the reality star to divorce her husband, NBA Basketball player Kris Humphries after being married for 72 days (source).  Millions of Kim's faithful followers viewed John Edward's handy psychic work.  Edward also told Kourtney that she would have a second child, which was confirmed in November 2011.  But did this reading help Kim or is there another agenda? 

Kim Kardashin Worship 



   

Kim Kardashin is one of the most talked about people in thie world. She was number three in Yahoo's top 10 search terms for 2011.  In Google United Kingdom's internet celebrity search, she finished number one in 2011 beating out Victoria Beckham for the top spot.  In Bing.com Kardashian finished second behind Justin Bieber for the top 10 2011 searches.  In Ask.com 2011 top online searches , she finished number one out of the top 10, and for Aol for top 10 2011 celebrity searches she finished fifth overall.  She is one of the most searched out individuals on the planet!  

Her big fairy tale wedding "Kim's Fairytale Wedding: Kardashin Event" on the E Network! drew an estimated 5 million viewers (source).  She is embraced as a pop icon and sex symbol.  Her fan base shows a definite case of celebrity worship syndrome.  Fans follow her every move, what she endorses, and what opinions she has on certain matters.   She also has over 14 million Twitter followers which is the 7th largest number of followers on Twitter. 

Kim Kardashian's rise to become an American idol has allowed her to gained the hearts of millions and influence her generation.  Just recently the Faith and Reason Religious section of USA Today did an article entitled,  "Kim Kardashin, The Donald trump Bible for money advice."   Despite the Bible having 2,000 verses that talk about money and possessions,  1 out of 10 Americans age 18-34 (Millennials) would take financial advice from Kim Kardashin over the Bible.  Now is that powerful or what? With that being said, how many people would heed her advice to inquire a psychic for guidance?

Evangelist Kim: Gospel of Mediums/Necromancy              

 

Kim's visit to famous Psychic Medium John Edward for a personal reading is an illustrated evangelistic sermon that validates mediums as an answer to the problems and issues of life without consulting  G-d.  This is a forbidden occult practice in the Bible.   Consulting the dead is a form of divination.  The actual medium occult method Edward used is called necromancy,  It is a form of magic that involves communicating with the deceased by summoning their spirit for the purpose of foretelling future events or to acquire hidden knowledge.

In the video above Kardashian boasts that she had always been a big fan of John Edward, who once had popular television show "Crossing Over With John Edward."  In his show, he talked to the audiences' dead loved ones and delivered messages.  She was happy to speak to her deceased father Robert Kardashian Sr., who has been dead since September 2003.  Furthermore, the reading confirmed and validated Edward's Psychic Medium abilities when he  stated that Kourtney would have a second child.  She was indeed pregnant a couple of months afterwards.   Edward's prediction gave Kim direction in her life.  His reading validated Kim's gospel message of mediums/necromancy.  The display of Edward's "power" has the ability to entice anyone without any type of biblical knowledge to go to a psychic if he or she could read their future and give crucial direction for life's issues.  But was Kim really speaking to her deceased father?  Or was something else at work?

Familiar Spirits are used by Mediums Necromancers

      

 

Mediums receive their information from familiar spirits.  It is form of divination in which the medium receives secret information through demonic power.  He or she gets the information from a  spirit guide/familiar spirit that knows the details of an individual family (source). These demon spirits become very "familiar" with the intimate details of a country, city, or family (source).  These demonic spirits are used to entice people into the kingdom of darkness because the hearer of the information is being seduced into the occult by seducing spirits. 

Familiar spirits gather the information of individuals to bring forth false prophecies to gain access to their targeted victim (source). When individuals go to consult a medium they're actually knowingly or unknowingly consulting the enemy and the power of darkness.  Keep in mind: demonic forces are lying spirits that seek out the destruction of mankind.  They only act like they have someone's best interest at heart.  This is false.  Their main objective is to bring the people that follow them to eternal damnation.

I pray for Kim Kardashian's salvation in Jesus Christ, and that she repents of her sin. This world is not your friend Kim, nor can it give you the love that Jesus Christ can give you if you receive Him as your Savior.

Isaiah 8:19

Amplified Bible (AMP)

¹⁹And when the people [instead of putting their trust in God] shall say to you, Consult for direction mediums and wizards who chirp and mutter, should not a people seek and consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

Leviticus 19:31

Leviticus 20:27

Isaiah 8:19

Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Jeremiah 29:11