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. Everyone knows about Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Beck; casual followers of Scientology or celebrity gossip may also know Kirstie Alley, Giovanni Ribisi, Juliette Lewis, and recent apostate Leah Remini. Image via AP. He and Presley divorced after six years of marriage. NOBODY! The religion was founded by American author L. Ron Hubbard. Not long after, Hayes who died in 2008 was released from his contract with South Park, where he voiced the character "Chef.". Over the years, Alley has defended the religion on many occasions. 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. Moss said Scientology gives her stability and makes her feel like a better version of herself. 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. Along with Tm Cruise, John Travolta is probably one of the most famous celebrity Scientologists. "Having achieved the state of Clear is the single most important thing that I've done for myself. Bijou Phillips is married to Danny Masterson, who is also a Scientologist. According to ABC News, one of the most famous Scientology celebrities is Tom Cruise. 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. Coincidentally, the first person Favre did an on-air interview with was Greta Van Susteren a practicing Scientologist. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, It seems to have been religion that helped Khan recover from her addictions. Here's what Suplee looks like today: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic for iHeartRadio / Getty Images, Beck's relationship with Scientology is a bit contradictory if you go by what he's said in the past. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Katie Holmes became a Scientologist after she began a relationship with actor Tom Cruise, who she married in 2006. [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. 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. 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. In a 2012 interview with Vulturethe musician (born Bek David Campbell) said, "It's just something that I've been around. The actors affiliation with the church reportedly led to the end of both unions in 2001 and 2012, respectively. Archer, an Academy Award nominee for her role in Fatal Attraction, is a vastly connected member of 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. Stanley Clarke [Wiki] [source] It is widely rumored that the seminal jazz fusion group Return to Forever broke up because bandleader and devout Scientologist Chick Corea was dismayed that Stanley Clarke had left the church. There's no way I'll ever get involved with that son-of-a-bin' group. In 2007, Cartwright made a $10 million donation to the church. 9 Celebrities that Practice Scientology Forest Whitaker with John Travolta in Battlefield Earth, a film based on a book by L. Ron Hubbard. The religion has been a source of controversy, with some claiming it is a cult and others calling it a business. ", 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. Travolta produced and starred in the film, "Battlefield Earth," which is based on a sci-fi novel by Scientology founder by L. Ron Hubbard. Beck is a second-generation Scientologists as both his parents are involved in the organization. Ribisi is also a twin, and his twin sister, Marissa, is also a Scientologist, as is her ex-husband, musician Beck. "As a Scientologist, I have the technology to handle life's problems and I have used this to help others in life as well," he is quoted as saying on the site. He was once in a relationship with fellow Scientologist Laura Prepon, who was also his brothers co-star in That 70s Show. However, he is now married to actress Yolanda Pecoraro, and their daughter, Chiara, was born in April 2021. 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. 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! But who else? Though his fellow actors may have been introduced to the church, they never adopted the practices as full-fledged members. These celebrities live around Tampa Bay The following appeared in a 2007 piece run byThe Telegraph: "It seems to have been religion that helped Khan recover from her addictions. There are many other facets to a celebritys life other than what you see on-screen or read about them. Tom Cruise. 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. What list of musically inclined Scientologists could be complete without John Travolta? There are plenty of actors who I hear about being Scientologists but rarely an athlete. 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. The actor first joined the Church of Scientology in 1975, and the religions website lists him as one of the most successful Scientologists. Pea was also a drummer in an alt-rock band named Nico Vega. 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. Jeffrey Tambor: The Arrested Development and Transparent actor, who took classes with Scientologist acting coach Milton Katselas, told LA.com I have nothing against it, but I am no longer a Scientologist after the New York Times Magazine identified him as such in 2007. Donald Trump has tweeted about [Scientologist singer] Joy Villa, a person whos infiltrated the White House. But Susan could tell that something was going on. ), Credit: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. "Meet a Scientologist" features Colm OHalloran and the sport of orienteering: a race using a map and compass to navigate the course. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET /PT on Scientology Network. Operatic mezzo-soprano Julia Migenes famous for her role in the original Fiddler on the Roof has been associated with the Church of Scientology. When asked by Time Magazine in March 2015 if there were misconceptions about her religion Scientology, Lewis said, "I only ever say, when I'm asked about this-my freedom." After the couple divorced in 1990, Cruise walked down the aisle twice more, withNicole Kidman in 1990 and Katie Holmes in 2006. However, Van Morrison denied those allegations, saying,"There have been many lies put out about me and this finally states my position. - January 18, 2018 06:30 pm EST. Anne Archer (center) with David Miscavige (left). ", Actor Giovanni Ribisi, who appeared in the movies "Ted" and "Avatar," grew up with Scientology. 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. While Presley is a devout member of the church, her ex-husband Elvis Presley was not a fan of the religious group. He was later identified as a Scientologist in "The Apostate," Lawrence Wright's New Yorker article that transformed to become Going Clear, HBO's documentary sharing chilling secrets about the organization's practices. Celebrities who were once full-fledged members of the church, but have since exited. Jerry Seinfeld: I last really studied [Scientology], oh, its almost 30 years agoIn my early years of stand-up, it was very helpful, Seinfeld told Parade in 2008. Im not a Scientologist. And they were saying, Hey, you cant do that.", So, Danny Masterson is and will forever be first and foremost remembered as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show, but he also has dabbled in music on the side under the name DJ Mom Jeans. Image via Church of Scientology. According a Facebook post by guitarist Al Di Meola, Clarke later rejoined "to get on Chick's good side," and a 2012 press release lists Clarke as a member. "It means that you have gotten rid of all the things that would create aberrated behavior in you that you didn't want. 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. 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.