Composer Mark Isham who plays the trumpet and the synthesizer has scored dozens of films from the '80s to present day, from the Oscar-winning documentary The Times of Harvey Milk (1984) to the best picture Oscar winner Crash (2004). 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. From Grease to Hairspray, he probably has the best pipes in the whole organization. Whitaker also had a short Scientology dalliance inspired by Travolta, according to Going Clear. Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was associated with Scientology for years. Saved my own life several times." 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. She and husband, Emmy-winning producer Terry Jastrow, practice the religion, while her son Tommy Davis is the Church of Scientology's former spokesperson and executive leader. Image via Church of Scientology. When New York mag asked about his involvement with the church in 2012, Beck was equivocal, acknowledging his lifelong affiliation but saying Its just something that Ive been around., Sonny Bono: Bono began a relationship with the church in the 1970s, his assistant told the New York Post in 1999, because Cher wanted him to goodd, considering that Cher, who is not a Scientologist, once told Access Hollywood that she didnt understand her ex-husbands religion. According to this Wiki pag e, it's mostly actors. "It's almost a safety precaution when you're an actor, because some people can be traumatized by characters, and I don't have to worry about that. Masterson is married to actress Bijou Phillips, with whom he has a daughter. Gilbert Arenas. After going into explicit details about this newfangled "California" religion, Jones relies upon Brodie to fill in the blanks about how L.Ron Hubbard saved him. [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. That Hollywood is overrun with adherents to the religion of Xenu is generally taken for granted as fact. I was resentful of that. Fox Doesn't Think He'll Live to Age 80, Drake Takes Serious Heat After Rescheduling His Tour, Rapper Sentenced to Extra Year in Prison After Refusing to Report to Jail, Why Molly Ringwald Turned Down Julia Roberts' 'Pretty Woman' Role, Miley Cyrus' Mom Tish Engaged to 'Prison Break' Star. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Frequent Earl guest Giovanni Ribisi is a Scientologist, and so is Juliette Lewis, who appeared in one episode. Archer, an Academy Award nominee for her role in Fatal Attraction, is a vastly connected member of the church. During a documentary by A&E Investigative Reports called Inside Scientology, the actress spoke about the church's Celebrity Centre. Lewis previously told a Daily Beast reporter 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 time Tom Cruise coming out against anti-depressants and Ritalin and just saying, 'Hey, why don't you put a warning label on there?' 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. His former girlfriend, radio personality Miss Jones, was working with the late Isaac Hayes, who was also a Scientologist. The Avatar and Saving Private Ryan actor comes from a Scientology-founded family, which he and twin sister Marissa Ribisi still practice. 8 JackHarlow. American blues-rock multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter is a member of the Church of Scientology. Danny Masterson spoke extensively about his beliefs in a February 2015 interview with Paper Magazine. It was reported in 1999 via Bono's widow, former U.S. Representative Mary Bono, that her late ex-husband attempted to leave the church in 1991 but"they made it very difficult for him. One of them was in communication, and I learned some things about communication that really got my act going.. All of the women who have accused Masterson of sexual assault are ex-members of the church, and some claim Scientology leaders threatened them to keep quiet while protecting the actor from harm. In 2007, the voice actress was awarded the status of Patron Laureate because her donations to the religion had totaled more than $10 million. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news? A friend of mine suggested that I take a crack at Scientology, just to see if I couldn't clear it up. 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. Perhaps the most famous Scientologist is actor Tom Cruise. Other famous adherents include John Travolta, Michael Pena, Kirstie Alley, Catherine Bell, Elisabeth Moss, and dozens more, while just as many celebrities are among the ranks of former Scientologists. David Miscavige is the leader of the church of Scientology. ", 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. It's a study [that helps] see people as spiritual beings. 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. This gallery was originally published in December 2015 and has since been continually updated. At the time she joined the church, the It Takes Two actress admitted to having a cocaine addiction, but she said she went through Narconon, a Scientology-affiliated drug treatment program, to kick her dependency. He married Nicole Kidman in 1990, the Katie Homes in 2006. In his personal life, Fresh has six sons, two of whom are in the hip-hop group Square off that Fresh manages. In recent months, Haggis has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault, an "attack" tactic he and Remini, among others, believe to be orchestrated by the church following his public exit. They reject the truth of God and exchange it for their own human truth. It helps you to improve your life. However, Scientology has caused a divide in the family. The Grammy-winning singer kept quiet about his lifelong involvement in Scientology until 2005. She mentions Scientology, but denies being a Scientologist. ", The Men at Work actor and DJ was raised a Scientologist with his brother, actor Christopher Masterson. 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. However, Van Morrison denied those allegations, saying,"There have been many lies put out about me and this finally states my position. I did not like the fact that he said, Hey, Im done with it. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. In 1982, Corea contributed to Space Jazz: The Soundtrack of the Book Battlefield Earth, the companion album to Hubbard's 1982 book Battlefield Earth. 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. 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. Make no mistake about it, erotica was around at the time, but Playboy was different. Doug E. Fresh became a Scientologist during the 1980s. 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. Not only is she a firm believer in the religion, but she is also a major donor, says Marie Claire. What list of musically inclined Scientologists could be complete without John Travolta? According to ABC News, one of the most famous Scientology celebrities is Tom Cruise. But, as noted in thisNew Yorkerprofile from Oct. 2016 (Cohen passed in November), "Since his days davening next to his uncles in his grandfathers synagogue, Cohen has been a spiritual seeker. I took a couple of courses. The Church of Scientology has long denied allegations of any wrongdoing under its roof, most recently in June 2019 when an anonymous woman filed a lawsuit for kidnapping, stalking, human trafficking, false imprisonment, libel, slander, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The religion has been a source of controversy, with some claiming it is a cult and others calling it a business. 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.. "The thing about Scientology is it is anti-drug in that you're seeking relationship or communication tools simple basics on how to live better.". 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. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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 Pinkett Smith, as part of a larger Twitter thread, tweeted, "I have studied Dianetics, and appreciate the merits of Study Tech.. but I am not a Scientologist.". Beck is a second-generation Scientologists as both his parents are involved in the organization. Stephen Boyd: Ben-Hur actor Boyd, who died in 1977, was an OT IV, according to George Malkos book Scientology: The Now Religion. While Presley is a devout member of the church, her ex-husband Elvis Presley was not a fan of the religious group. Will Smith: Rumors about Smiths connections with the church are rampant, and the New York Daily News reported in 2008 that he was actively recruiting for the church on the set of Hancock. 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. This is controversial considering actress and former metal rockstress (and, yes, wife to Will) Jada Pinkett Smith vehemently denied allegations that she practiced Scientology Sept. 19. 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. Until her death in 2020, Travoltas wife Kelly Preston was also a Scientologist. Their father, Joe Reaiche, said that it splintered the family and made him a suppressive person. I've read books, and I've learned about it.". Tom Cruise is one of the Church of Scientologys most well-known members and outspoken advocates. That's too bad, because Arenas has so many more entertaining, silly bouts of weirdness we'd rather look back upon. Taryn, Benjamin and Cathy have all "To tell you the honest-to-God truth: without Scientology, I would be dead," she once said. Kenton Gray is a The actor first 2. Tom Cruise. The 20 Most Famous Scientology Celebrities 1. Tom Constanten played keyboards with the Grateful Dead form 1968-1970, a period which found him involved in Scientology. Alley is at one of the highest-ranking levels in Scientology, OT Level VII. 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. David Carradine: A student of Scientologist acting coach Milton Katselas, Carradine told the New York Times Magazine in 2007, I went down and took a couple of classes. She later detailed her experiences in a book,Troublemaker, and an acclaimed A&E series,Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. People in my family do it. Elizabeth Moss, known as Peggy Olson on AMC's "Mad Men" praised Scientology in a 2013 interview with ABC News' Peter Travers. Jeff Conaway co-starred alongside confirmed Scientologist John Travolta inGrease. "I have never ever heard of aliens in Scientology, and I've been a Scientologist all my life," he said bluntly. 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. The celebrities who have taken a couple courses or done some studying on Scientology, but are not actually members of the church. Will Smith is not a Scientologist, both men told the Daily Beast in March. There are plenty of actors who I hear about being Scientologists but rarely an athlete. Morrison gives Hubbard special thanks in the liner notes to his 1983 album Inarticulate Speech of the Heart. 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. Masterson is married to Bijou Phillips, and they have one daughter together. The following appeared in a 2007 piece run byThe Telegraph: "It seems to have been religion that helped Khan recover from her addictions. They took pictures of my kids. 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 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. Hollywood is made up of people from different backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religion. Credit: James Devaney/Getty Images; Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images. The song was titled "The Joy of Creating.". With Leah Remini's Emmy award-winning FX TV show "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" drudging up new allegations against the church, its leaders and the celebrity members associated with it, Billboard compiled a list of 25 musicians who are confirmed Scientologists, have been associated with the Church of Scientology or have been alleged to follow Scientology but deny those accusations. She married Back Hansen in 2004. When she complained about the break-up, a friend reported her to the church, and she was allegedly forced to clean toilets with a toothbrush as punishment. Like, your own power of choice," she said on Parenthood costar Joy Bryant's web series, Across the Board. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. | Agree to Disagree. [Wiki] [IMDb] [source]. Leah Remini was another A-list Scientologist, joining at the age of 9 with her family. All they want is my money, Elvis allegedly shouted after a meeting with Scientologists in Hollywood. About Facebook, the headhunter, who is himself a scientologist, has come to the Hamburger Sporttalent. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, It seems to have been religion that helped Khan recover from her addictions. Also in 2001 was Kidman's musical role inMoulin Rouge! Kirstie Alley is listed by Ranker as a celebrity follower of Scientology. In Scientology, when a family divides into believers and nonbelievers, disconnection is a common and painful experience. In fact, Conaway told Inside Editionin 2008 that Travolta was who introduced him to Scientology. Like his brother and sister, Danny and Alanna, Christopher Masterson is a Scientologist, and he was brought up in this religion from birth. And another Scientologist told me that he was delegated to create a black PR packageall the damaging material that they could use against Travolta, which came from his auditing sessions. Perhaps that damaging material contains information regarding the widespread rumor that Travolta is gay. 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. Lewis, a musician and award-winning actress in Cape Fear (1991) is a longtime member of the church and vocal supporter of Cruise's outburst criticizing pharmaceutical companies. In Oct. 2016, Pea toldThe Guardianthat Scientology (he joined in 2000) program Study Tech "made me a better actor because I felt like it helped my understanding of scripts.. "Anyone who knows me is just like, 'Wow, if Laura is a Scientologist, then there has to be something to this,'" she once told Women's Health. One of the biggest stars associated with Scientology, Cruise is a close friend of leader David Miscavige, according to multiple reports. Pea was also a drummer in an alt-rock band named Nico Vega. Image via Going Clear. - January 18, 2018 06:30 pm EST. Ive always been very open-minded, even since I was a child. 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. Cartwright, who voices The Simpsons' Bart, Nelson, Todd Flanders, and Ralph Wiggum, has been a Scientologist since 1989. "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. Miscavige also played a large role in their divorce, according to Rathbun. 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. She has said that Scientology is anti-drug and that this religion teaches you the simple basics of how to live better, such as seeking better communications and relationship tools. Im no kind of Scientologist, but Ive been around it enough to know its a very intelligent thing.. In 2012, the "Loser" singer acknowledged outright his affiliation with the church, telling Vulture, "It's just something that I've been around." Bijou Phillips is married to Danny Masterson, who is also a Scientologist. Arrested Development actor Tambor was identified as a Scientologist in the New York Times in 2007 and took classes with affiliated member and acting coach Milton Katselas. WebTom Cruise. Tom Cruise joined the organization after marrying Rogers, so it seems as though she was the reason he became a Scientologist in the first place. Doug E. Fresh: The 80s rapper/beatboxer has a track on The Joy of Creating, an L. Ron Hubbard-tribute album. 16 Giovanni Ribisi An actor whose name a lot of people wont be able to bring to mind when they come across him but will know that theyve seen him somewhere in the past, Giovanni Ribisi is a very talented performer. Actress Erika Christensen named Scientology as one of the things that help her stay grounded in Hollywood while appearing on the web show hosted by her "Parenthood" co-star Joy Bryant. 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). Scientology teaches followers of the religion to question their actions and not allow the reactive side of the mind to take over. The album was sponsored by the church and went gold. 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. Leah Remini isn't the only celeb who got outta there. According to Ortega, Jada was the dedicated Scientologist in the family, but both Smiths have since ended their connections with the church. The Irish singer-songwriter has been subject of Scientology rumors. Both Greta Van Susteren and her husband are Scientologists, and she has said she is a strong advocate of the religions ethics. ", 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. Advertisement Hollywood celebrities are not typically associated with their religious affiliations, but big names like Tom Cruise and John Travolta have become well-known as Scientologists. Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard developed the organization's "Project Celebrity" in 1955 to recruit famous figures including Ed Sullivan, Bing Crosby and Ernest Hemingway to join the religious group. We may earn a commission from links on this page. She's not technically a musician, but Nancy Cartwright the voice of Bart Simpson nevertheless scored a radio hit in 1990 with the Michael Jackson-written song "Do the Bartman." Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard was born (well, at least on earth) 107 years ago on March 13, 1911. Scientology. No athletes listed. According to a TV critic at the Guardian, the plot of the entire series has shades of Hubbard-inspired allegory. There have been many successful actors and actresses that have proved that, Read More 20 Celebrities Who Completely Own Their Bad TeethContinue, Sometimes the entertainment industry is just as much about looks as it is about talent especially for high energy rock and rollers. 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. Hubbards 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. Scientology is a religion that was invented in the early 1950s by American author L. Ron Hubbard. he same profile alleges that some actors have left Katselas classes because of the unspoken pressure they felt to join the Church of Scientology.. Moss said Scientology gives her stability and makes her feel like a better version of herself. Katie Holmes became a Scientologist after she began a relationship with actor Tom Cruise, who she married in 2006. Actress and Church of Scientology member Juliette Lewis (Natural Born Killers, What's Eating Gilbert Grape) fronted garage rock band Juliette and the Licks from 2003 to 2009. 26 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Scientologists - Best Life All they want is my money," Elvis allegedly yelled. Since then, his exploits in the name of Scientology have been too numerous to recount here; in 2012, he and Katie Holmes divorced in part because Holmes didnt want the couples daughter Suri to become involved with the church. Leah Remini. Through the years, the Church of Scientology has recruited countless celebrities to become members. Masterson grew up in Scientology and took a deep dive into his "religious philosophy" withPaper Magazinein Feb. 2015. Prior to creating Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, her docuseries on A&E, Remini was a dedicated contributor to the church from childhood until 2013. There's nothing more to it. Frank Stallone: Watch Slys brother belt out The Evil Purpose and Road to Freedom, two songs penned by Hubbard, live in concert right here. By the way, I used those older photos so that you'd recognize who he is. According to Fox News, Boingo was named after the band Oingo Boingo, whose founder Richard Elfman is also a Scientologist. ", Having dated her That '70s Show costar and fellow church member Masterson's brother, Christopher, Prepon is a true believer. Scientology has frequently been in the media spotlight in recent 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. Nicole Kidman: Kidman, too, terminated all Scientology affiliation when she divorced Cruise. Since converting to the faith, Bell has supported various programs run or supported by the religion. Katie Holmes: Holmes, of course, is another of Tom Cruises ex-Scientologist exes. Sky Dayton: EarthLink and Boingo Wireless founder Dayton attended the Scientology-affiliated Delphian boarding school in Oregon. The Barbadian-born rapper, beatboxer, and record producer has released five studio albums. Remini published a memoir titled Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology in 2015, in which she was highly critical of the churchs practices. 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 According to Fantastic Voyage co-star Raquel Welch, Boyd was also gay and closeted. That's what Scientology is. In 2007, Cartwright made a $10 million donation to the church, the New York Post reports.

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