Actress Alanna Masterson is the sister of fellow actors and Scientologists Christian and Danny Masterson. Extremely difficult. She also says that it gives her focus to see people as spiritual beings. It was through Hayes that Doug E. Fresh found the religion. In 2007, Cartwright made a $10 million donation to the church, the New York Post reports. Katie Holmes became a Scientologist after she began a relationship with actor Tom Cruise, who she married in 2006. Frank Stallone is the younger brother of iconic actor Sylvester Stallone. Hip-hop's alpha beatboxer, Doug E. Fresh (born Douglas E. Davis), is a member of the Church of Scientology. Soul and funk legend Isaac Hayes was a longtime Scientologist, which allegedly got him into a hot spot when South Park mercilessly mocked Scientology in a 2005 episode. ", Michael Pea, like Masterson, is primarily an actor known for his roles in NYPD Blue,Crash,The Martianand a recent remake ofCHIPS. Years before, though, Moss explained that she considers Scientology a "self-applied" practice, which has helped her feel "centered" during periods of her life. She is now married to country star Keith Urban, but before that, she was engulfed in Scientology with then-husband Tom Cruise, whom she divorced (along with the church) in 2001. All rights reserved. Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard developed the organization's 'Project Celebrity' in 1955 to [], By Kelsey Patterson Anne Archer is best known for her role in Fatal Attraction, for which she was nominated for an Oscar.
Theres a myth that you need to have a certain look in order to make it in Hollywood. Fuck those people! The Top Gun actor has also reached the highest level available in Scientology rankings, OT Level VIII. The former Cheers star first became a Scientologist in 1979. Sign up for Us Weekly's free, daily newsletter and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more! Cartwright joined Scientology around the time The Simpsons made its series debut. Scientology famous members from Kelly Preston and John Travolta to Tom Cruise and Leah Remini. Moss has defended her religious beliefs and said that Scientology is often misunderstood. Jada Pinkett Smith: In 2008, Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband founded a now-defunct school that used L. Ron Hubbards Study Technology and ideas from Scientology ethics, Scientology expert Tony Ortega writes. In addition to writing the sci-fi book Battlefield Earth, he composed the score for an accompanying soundtrack to the book, featuring contributions from Chick Corea. In 1982, Corea contributed to Space Jazz: The Soundtrack of the Book Battlefield Earth, the companion album to Hubbard's 1982 book Battlefield Earth. Nancy Cartwright: The voice of Bart, Nelson, Todd Flanders, and Ralph Wiggum on The Simpsons has been a Scientologist since 1989. Tom Cruise is one of the Church of Scientologys most well-known members and outspoken advocates. Scientology. Kenton Gray is a John Travolta credited Scientology with saving his life and helping him save the lives of others in a 2015 interview with ABC News' Amy Robach. Giovanni's sister Marissa, known for her roles in Dazed and Confused and The Brady Bunch Movie, is a life-long Scientologist because of her family lineage, but also through marriage. Moss has admitted to her affiliation with Scientology, but has kept brief when asked about her religious beliefs on press tours for her latest award-winning role in Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. She left the organization in 2013 and subsequently launched a campaign to expose its alleged wrongdoings. The King of Queens alum went on to host and executive produce an A&E series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, which won an Emmy Award in 2017. "Many of my church's stances and concepts are grossly misunderstood by the media. She left the organization in 2013 and subsequently launched a campaign to expose its alleged wrongdoings. Yes! From Grease to Hairspray, he probably has the best pipes in the whole organization. According to ex-Scientology executive Marty Rathbun in the HBO documentary Going Clear, Travolta is Scientologys captive because of all the dirt hes given the church during auditing sessions. Though his fellow actors may have been introduced to the church, they never adopted the practices as full-fledged members. In Scientology, when a family divides into believers and nonbelievers, disconnection is a common and painful experience. Nazanin Boniadi: Boniadi, who dated Tom Cruise in 2005, was allegedly groomed by the church to be Cruises wife. WebTom Cruise. Isaac Hayes onstage at a 2005 Celebrity Centre gala. The actress also says that prior to joining the religion, she felt despair and anxiety that has since been alleviated by achieving the state of Clear. Bijou Phillips is married to Danny Masterson, who is also a Scientologist. There are plenty of actors who I hear about being Scientologists but rarely an athlete. NBA player Gilbert Arenas is probably most famous for a 2010 incident where he and a teammate pulled unloaded guns on each other in the locker room. One of the most long-standing celebrity Scientologists is Nancy Cartwright, who is best known as the voice of Bart Simpson. Orif Brett Favre's resistance to retirement wasn't motivated by a desire to keep wining, but because he needs to maintain his public appearances in order to achieve OTVII. Phillips, an actress in projects like Raising Hope, Almost Famous and Mean Girls, is married to Danny Masterson and is a devout member of Scientology. In it: Michael Pea. In that same interview, he said in relation to what helped him get sober from drugs, "Ive been doing Scientologymy doctor was like, Holy cow, he says whatever youve been doing keep doing it because its really working. Conaway passed in 2011. Sky Dayton: EarthLink and Boingo Wireless founder Dayton attended the Scientology-affiliated Delphian boarding school in Oregon. Here are the 20 most famous Scientology celebrities. John Travolta is just one among many celebrities who have been associated with or proudly made it known that they're part of the Church of Scientology. Gossip Girl remains her favorite all-time show, and she'll never, ever get tired of whatever Taylor Swift has to offer. Kirstie Alley is listed by Ranker as a celebrity follower of Scientology. Image via Getty. Donald Trump has tweeted about [Scientologist singer] Joy Villa, a person whos infiltrated the White House. Image via Church of Scientology. Juliette Lewis: Musician and actress Lewis, who was raised in the church, told a Daily Beast reporter last year that the public is unkind to Scientology because The mainstream media is funded by pharmaceutical companies, so when you have the biggest movie star in the world at the timeTom Cruisecoming out against anti-depressants and Ritalin and just saying, Hey, why dont you put a warning label on there? The thing about Scientology is it is anti-drug in that youre seeking relationship or communication toolssimple basics on how to live better., Christopher Masterson [Wiki] [IMDb] [source], Danny Masterson onstage at a 2005 Celebrity Center benefit event with fellow Scientologist Laura Prepon. Swayze and Whitaker are among many of the Hollywood elites turned Scientology recruits by Travolta. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. The unincorporated community of Willowbrook borders Compton on the north, Read More 20 of Our Favorite Celebrities from ComptonContinue, In the eyes of some, America is the greatest country in the world. Both Greta Van Susteren and her husband are Scientologists, and she has said she is a strong advocate of the religions ethics. One part of the mind is analytical, and the other is reactive. His September 1961 report [by prison officials] noted, He appears to have developed a certain amount of insight into his problems through the study of [Scientology]. Bell was raised as a Roman Catholic and attended an all-girls Catholic school. Remini published a memoir titled Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology in 2015, in which she was highly critical of the churchs practices. What list of musically inclined Scientologists could be complete without John Travolta? ", In 2021, however, she realized she had a change of heart, telling People magazine that she hadnt practiced Scientology in close to five years., Im no longer practicing Scientology, she said. Through the years, the Church of Scientology has recruited countless celebrities to become members. Gilbert Arenas. Pea was also a drummer in an alt-rock band named Nico Vega. Taryn, Benjamin and Cathy have all While Presley is a devout member of the church, her ex-husband Elvis Presley was not a fan of the religious group. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. The smiling, shrink-hating, spy-hiring, motorcycle-riding, and couch-jumping mascot of Scientology, Cruise has been the churchs biggest star since joining at the behest of then-wife Mimi Rogers in 1990. Now she and the four kids are into Scientology, too. ", Raised a Scientologist along with his sister, Marissa (married to musician Beck, another Scientologist), the Ted actor participated in the gala opening of Scientology's "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death" Museum in December 2005. Ive studied Chinese meridian theory. At the time, she said it's her "duty to clear the planet," by helping people get rid of negative thoughts and emotions. Alanna Masterson is best known for playing Tara Chambler in the series The Walking Dead. The actress gave birth to a daughter, Marlowe, in 2015, although she is no longer with her daughters father. According to Fantastic Voyage co-star Raquel Welch, Boyd was also gay and closeted. The, Albert L. Ortega / WireImage / Getty Images, Cartwright the longtime voice of Bart Simpson has been an avid Scientologist for decades. Jane star started taking Scientology courses in 1994, but he left the church in 2008, calling it very, very dangerous for your spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional health and evolution., Credit: Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images. In the 1950s, founder L. Ron Hubbard created what became known as Project Celebrity, a written program that offers rewards to Scientologists who bring in some of the biggest names in Hollywood. In the late sixties, when he was living in New York, he studied briefly at a Scientology center and emerged with a certificate that declared him 'Grade IV Release. "Scientology gives you hope and the certainty that you can improve any condition," she said. The Seinfeld star has not practiced the religious teachings in more than three decades, but he has admitted to being familiar with the organization's teachings. Im no kind of Scientologist, but Ive been around it enough to know its a very intelligent thing.. Cruise's involvement in the church was reportedly one of the main reasons his second and third wives,Kidman andHolmes, respectively, filed for divorce. The 2015 Grammy album of the year winner was born into Scientology. "If I had to sum it all up, like, the goal of Scientology is giving the person back to themselves, like your own power of choice. 8 JackHarlow. Actress Catherine Bell poses for photos during the 38th Anniversary Gala held at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International, during August 2007, in Los Angeles. "The basic thing that I think Scientology helps people with is to rehabilitate their own spirit, their own nature, their own personality that was sort of buried or lost somewhere along the way," Kirstie Alley told ABC News in 1998. "I have never ever heard of aliens in Scientology, and I've been a Scientologist all my life," he said bluntly. "In Scientology, you can find answers for anything you could ever think to ask," Elfman said of her affiliation. Journalist Tony Ortega, 20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection, Ribisi was raised by Scientologist parents, so he's been a Scientologist all his life. He became involved with the movement which was formed in 1953 and is headquartered in Riverside County, California through his first wife, Mimi Rogers. Jeff Conaway: Conaway, who played Kenickie in the film version of Grease, joined after co-star and Scientologist poster boy John Travolta introduced him to the church, giving him an auditor and a library of Scientology books, according to Business Insider. Actress Leah Remini, best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the TV series "The King of Queens," sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC News' "20/20," to talk about her 30 years inside the Church of Scientology, her ultimate decision to sever ties with the Church and her new memoir, "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology." [Rogers] no longer seems to be active in the Church of Scientology, but refuses to confirm it, the Telegraph wrote in 2001. She has spoken about the positive impact this religion has had on her life, including benefiting her marriage and helping her to balance her acting career with spending time with her family. In the 1950s, founder L. Ron Hubbard created what became known as Project Celebrity, a written program that offers rewards to Scientologists who bring in some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Masterson, who starred in That's '70s Show and Netflix's The Ranch (before his recent firing), is one of the most famous members of Scientology following reports he raped a handful of women in the early 2000s with the organization allegedly covering up for his proclivities. Late singer Bono's relationship with the church began in the 1970s "because Cher wanted him to go," his assistant told the New York Post in 1999. After theThat '70s Showalum was charged with three counts of rape in June 2020, Remini tweeted, "This is just the beginning Scientology, your days of getting away with it is coming to an end!" Travolta's wife Preston, who is also a former model and actress in films such as Mischief, Twins, and Jerry Maguire, is a member of the organization founded by Hubbard in 1954. "Each service in Scientology is something I have added to my tool box of data for living," Danny is quoted as saying on the church's website. People in the United Stateshave freedoms and opportunities that arent easily accessible for people in many other countries, and the idea of, Read More 10 Celebrities Who Have Badmouthed AmericaContinue, 20 Celebrities Who Completely Own Their Bad Teeth, 7 Rock and Rollers who Went from Overweight to Completely Toned, 20 Celebrities You Forgot Posed for Playboy, 20 of Our Favorite Celebrities from Connecticut, 20 of Our Favorite Celebrities from Compton, 10 Celebrities Who Have Badmouthed America, The 20 Best Celebrity Mental Health Advocates, 20 Female Celebrities Who Had Children in Their 40s, 20 Child Celebrities Who Tragically Died too Young. The daughter of the late Elvis Presley had been a member since she was a child, but she announced in 2012 that she was stepping away. Former That 70s Show star Danny Masterson is another actor who has defended Scientology and has explained that it is simply a recognition of the two parts of your mind. Miscavige also played a large role in their divorce, according to Rathbun. It has been claimed that in footage fromLeah Remini's controversial documentary,Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, singer Brandy is spotted at a fundraiser. In response to Jane Does claim that the church is nothing more than a cult built on mind control, Scientologys lawyers told Us Weekly, The church will vigorously defend itself against these unfounded allegations.. Two years later, she drew fire for using the Bart voice in a Scientology-promoting robocall, which is just as unsettling as it sounds. Ex-Scientology exec Marty Rathbun said in 2012 that David Miscavige was central to the split. Cartwright, who voices The Simpsons' Bart, Nelson, Todd Flanders, and Ralph Wiggum, has been a Scientologist since 1989. Below, youll find a list of every known celebrity who claims membership with the church, as well as lists of those who have dabbled in a few courses but never enlisted and of those who were once members but have since renounced their affiliation. His father, Sopa Images / LightRocket via Getty Images, While it seems like Gaiman himself never actively practiced Scientology, he did grow up in a very Scientologist household. " she said. Phillips is an actress, model, and singer. Make no mistake about it, erotica was around at the time, but Playboy was different. She married Back Hansen in 2004. However, Remini announced that she left the church in July 2013. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ), Credit: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. Alley joined Scientology in 1979, despite being raised as a Methodist. Masterson is married to actress Bijou Phillips, with whom he has a daughter. Doug E. Fresh: The 80s rapper/beatboxer has a track on The Joy of Creating, an L. Ron Hubbard-tribute album. Nancy Cartwright: Grant Cardone: Cardone, an author and motivational speaker who hosted the short-lived Kitchen Nightmares-style reality show Turnaround King, is an OT VIIIScientologys highest auditing level and enthusiastic L. Ron Hubbard disciple. Leonard Cohen: Going Clear cites Cohen as having passed through one of Scientologys Celebrity Centres, and the song Famous Blue Raincoat contains an apparent reference to the church. Ribisi is also a twin, and his twin sister, Marissa, is also a Scientologist, as is her ex-husband, musician Beck. One of them was in communication, and I learned some things about communication that really got my act going.. Like, your own power of choice," she said on Parenthood costar Joy Bryant's web series, Across the Board. Scientology is a religion that was invented in the early 1950s by American author L. Ron Hubbard. Karakorum A million filthy losers for every clean winner Mar 29, 2021 #11 TheSneakster said: (By the way, there are unconfirmed rumors that Brad Pitt went through some Scientology initiation and/or classes when he was dating Lewis but later decided not to continue, but since all of that is unconfirmed, Pitt won't be in this post.). Doug E. Fresh became a Scientologist during the 1980s. Celebrities who were once full-fledged members of the church, but have since exited. Prominent Scientologist Tom Cruise joined the Church of Scientology not long after his father died in 1984. In the '70s he founded a group called The Apollo Stars which performed concerts that promoted Scientology. William S. Burroughs book Alis Smile: Naked Scientology, published in 1970 after the writer denounced and was expelled from the church in 1968. She added, "At the end of the day, I'm into protecting my freedom of choice, freedom of voice, freedom of religion, freedom of expression. They are a cult. And so I grew up not having to go and pray to anyone," Masterson said. I have never joined any organization, nor plan to.". He is identified as a Scientologist in Lawrence Wrights The Apostate, the New Yorker article that became the book that became Going Clear, HBOs Scientology documentary. Their father, Joe Reaiche, said that it splintered the family and made him a suppressive person. L. Ron Hubbard began Scientologys Project Celebrity in 1955, offering a list of 63 high-profile targets and a small plaque as a reward to anyone who successfully brought the likes of Bob Hope and Ernest Hemingway into the church. The actress is a devout Scientologist. The married couple have been involved in Scientology for a long time. [Wiki] [source]. To be clear, the late Leonard Cohen was not a practicing Scientologist. According to ABC News, one of the most famous Scientology celebrities is Tom Cruise. Christopher Masterson is best known for playing Malcolms older brother Francis in the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He has also had roles in films such as Scary Movie 2, Intellectual Property, Made for Each Other, and Waterborne.. The Savages actor joined the Church of Scientology in 1975 and is listed as one of most successful Scientologists on the religion's website. Cruise has become one of the high-profile mascots of Scientology since joining the group in 1990 at the introduction of then-wife Mimi Rogers (who has since left the church). He has since been married to two other women. Hubbards This 7-piece outdoor sectional furniture set is marked down from $900 to $600 on Amazon right now. WebScientology, international movement that emerged in the 1950s in response to the thought of L. Ron Hubbard (in full Lafayette Ronald Hubbard; b. claimed involvement with the church of Scientology, reached the highest level available in Scientology rankings, OT Level VIII, kept brief when asked about her religious beliefs on press tours, claim Scientology leaders threatened them to keep quiet, dedicated her personal and professional life to exposing the messy practices of the church, accused by multiple women of sexual assault, Remini, among others, believe to be orchestrated by, Project Celebrity: 31 of the Most Famous Scientologists, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' First 'Live' Episodes Together Divide Fans, Major Netflix Reality Show Star Comes out as Bisexual, Katie Holmes 'Deeply Concerned' About Jamie Foxx, Michael J. He has defended the church many times in past interviews, even. Dun..dun..dun Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise. After the couple divorced in 1990, Cruise walked down the aisle twice more, withNicole Kidman in 1990 and Katie Holmes in 2006. Credit: David Becker/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures, The Crash star became a Scientologist in 2000 and said 16 years later that his involvement with the church made him a better actor., In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies. Well, I know it's hard to believe, but after just two hour-long sessions my arm got better and it's been right ever since. "So I can personally highly recommend it. But one religion that is being debated in the industry is His former girlfriend, radio personality Miss Jones, was working with the late Isaac Hayes, who was also a Scientologist. The controversial religion also operates Celebrity Centres, which are special churches that are open to members of the public but mostly cater to artists, politicians, leaders of industry, sports figures and anyone with the power and vision to create a better world, according to the churchs website. She is also known for roles in films such as Paradise Alley, Patriot Games, Raise the Titanic, Short Cuts, Lullaby, and Clear and Present Danger. Archer was originally a Christian Scientist but joined the Church of Scientology in 1975 during her first marriage, from which she has a son. She eventually severed ties, telling USA Today, "They were taking my soul, my money, my everything. Lisa Marie's mom (and Elvis' widow) Priscilla, is still associated with Scientology. Ever since I broke it in 1963, it hadn't been completely right. The Handmaids Tale star has faced criticism for following this religion, including people comparing the religion to the controlling government in the series in which she stars. WebConclusion. Saved my own life several times." There's no way I'll ever get involved with that son-of-a-bin' group. [Wiki] [IMDb] [source], Beck: Perhaps the highest-profile Scientologist this side of Cruise and Travolta, Beck kept quiet about his lifelong involvement with the churchboth his parents are Scientologistsuntil 2005. Obviously, this story predates any Tom Cruise furniture hopping antics but there's no question that Brodie was heavily devoted and determined to follow-through with his quest for The Clear. There are many other facets to a celebritys life other than what you see on-screen or read about them. Hubbard wrote a newsletter announcing the plan and included a list of 63 names of well-known people as "game" for Scientology auditors, asking them to target the personalities and bring them into the church. After all, many of us have heard, Read More 20 Celebrities You Forgot Posed for PlayboyContinue, Connecticut is known for inventions, as the first color television, the Polaroid camera, helicopter, nuclear-powered submarine, phone book, and hamburger were all produced first in this state. There have been many unconfirmed rumors for years that Brandy turned to Scientology following a car crash in 2006, and that she adamantly denied any involvement with the church. Along with other high-profile celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Juliette Lewis has spoken out about the pharmaceutical companies and how they control mainstream media. According to a TV critic at The Guardian, the plot of the entire NBC series has shades of Hubbard-inspired connections. The album was sponsored by the church and went gold. I was slowly starting to self-destruct, she said in an interview. There were rumors that he was threatening to leave, adds New Yorker writer Lawrence Wright. They met at a Las Vegas poker tournament in 2004 and married in a castle in Ireland in 2011. Dohring claims that this religion has helped him to become successful, and he is involved in promoting Scientology. Beck is a second-generation Scientologists as both his parents are involved in the organization. Forest Whitaker with John Travolta in Battlefield Earth, a film based on a book by L. Ron Hubbard. The end is nigh for the Clippers Kawhi & PG era | Keep it a Buck(et), Who asked for a Charles Barkley & Gayle King CNN show? Not only is she a firm believer in the religion, but she is also a major donor, says Marie Claire. ", Actress Juliette Lewis told Vanity Fair in December 2010 that she was a practicing Scientologist and Christian. "I took a couple of courses. In 2007, Cartwright made a $10 million donation to the church. People in my family do it. Scientologists are known to believe that the Earth is inhabited by alien thetans, which walk our world disguised as humans, and that the auditing process will clear the body of these Watch the full interview on "20/20," Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 p.m. This gallery was originally published in December 2015 and has since been continually updated. January 24, 1986, San Luis Obispo, California), a writer who introduced his ideas to the general public in Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health (1950). Leah Remini was another A-list Scientologist, joining at the age of 9 with her family. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! [Scientology] no longer part of my life., Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Women In Film, "Scientology helps me in acting to focus on communication," the actress once told the New York Daily News. Nicole Kidman: Kidman, too, terminated all Scientology affiliation when she divorced Cruise. But according to Ortega and former church executive Mike Rinder, the rumors arent true. By the way, I used those older photos so that you'd recognize who he is. Contact the author at andy@gawker.com. He claims using L. Ron Hubbard's Study Tech helped him overcome a lifetime of struggling with dyslexia, and has become a vocal advocate of the church's social programs. According to ABC News, one of the most famous Scientology celebrities is Tom Cruise. Brodie continued to practice Scientology for the next the next 11 years and was one of the first celebrity members to reach OTVII, one of the highest levels of Scientology Photos via Getty, AP, IMDb, and Wikipedia. At the same time he addressed three other young athletes from Hesse. ", Popular 1980s rapper and beatboxer Doug E. Fresh contributed a track on a tribute album to Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Jeff Conaway co-starred alongside confirmed Scientologist John Travolta inGrease. Scroll down to see more celebrity Scientologists and stars who have left the church. Brad Pitt: According to writer and former Scientologist Amy Scobee, Pitt completed two courses in the early 90s while dating Scientologist Juliette Lewis, but decided that the church wasnt for him. Put a Ring On It! One of the biggest stars associated with Scientology, Cruise is a close friend of leader David Miscavige, according to multiple reports. "In Scientology, there's no belief system or anyone who's worshipped or whatnot; it's all sort of like college of the mind.
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