In the spring of 2012, three high-profile celebrity intermarriages took place. Typical of A-list events, details were wrapped in secrecy. That only made them more of an object for public curiosity.

Karen wrote asking for advice about how to relate to her Jewish boyfriend. She is a Christian. He doesn't share her faith. Karen said, "I believe that without trusting in Jesus' atonement, your sins are not forgiven. But I also believe that the Jews are God's chosen people."