Paula Patton on "Finding Faith" Movie & Personal Growth

“Finding Faith”: Paula Patton Opens Up About Her New Movie and Personal Journey

Actress Paula Patton discusses her inspiring new film Finding Faith, personal sobriety, and career milestones in this heartfelt interview.

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Paula Patton recently joined Kyle Santillian and Lore’l on The Morning Hustle to discuss her new film, Finding Faith, set to be in theaters on June 16th and 17th. This compelling faith-based drama follows a woman navigating life’s hardships and discovering resilience through spiritual belief. The movie explores themes of redemption, familial relationships, and self-transformation, offering audiences a heartfelt and inspiring viewing experience.

During the interview, Patton unveiled the emotional connection she shares with the movie’s story. “This film came to me on a day when I decided to surrender everything to faith,” she shared. She described how the offer to star in Finding Faith came right after a moment of spiritual realization, making her feel it was a “miracle.” Patton plays a woman who finds herself turning to alcohol and drugs during personal struggles but ultimately learns to walk a path of hope and healing. “I know what it is to not have faith and then find it,” she explained, touching on her personal sobriety of seven years.

Beyond the plot, the interview veered into heartfelt reflections, including her career’s evolution and the importance of improvisation in acting, noting how legendary co-star Loretta Devine inspired her to “always have the freedom to do what feels right.” Patton credited faith for her own personal and professional transformation, emphasizing that choosing a different path often means “walking through the valley” and letting ego fall away.

The conversation also dove into lighter moments. On love, Patton highlighted her openness to life and joy, saying, “I love so many things, so many people.” She also recounted her earlier days of writing music under the alias “Max Haddington,” a nod to her roots and creative versatility.

With Finding Faith, Patton invites viewers to explore challenges and redemption. Her personal insights, combined with the film’s meaningful themes, make this a must-see for anyone seeking inspiration and connection.