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The controversialChurch of Scientology A reputation for attracting and recruiting celebrity members.Tom Cruise,Elisabeth foam, andJohn Travolta Are among the most successful vocal devices in Hollywood. But there are also many celebrities that have been linked to religion and left or to disavow that they had already been members in their own right. Some talked about their negative experiences in the organization, while others slipped discreetly. Keep reading to find out more about the celebrities who have left Scientology and why.

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Perhaps the old scientologist celebrity the most vocal,Leah Reminiwas dedicated to the exposure of alleged abuse of the Organization after it left it in 2013. In 2015, its briefTroubleshooter: Hollywood Survivor and Scientology was published and the following year, its doculesLeah Remini: Scientology and more Mountain on A & E. With a former member of the high ranking churchMike Rinder, Remini spent three seasons interviewing former Scientologists and their families. The show has won two Emmys during his race.

In August 2021,That "70s showandOrange is the new blackStarLaura preponRecountPeople Not only did she leave Scientology, but also that she had not been involved for years. Being a mother showed her that she said, "That something can work for a period of time, then you go to something else and evolves from that."

"I do not practice Scientology anymore," explained Prepon. "I have always been very open minded, even since I was a child. I was raised Catholic and Jew. I prayed in churches, meditated in temples. I studied the theory of the meridian Chinese. I did not practice Scientology. Near five years and that's no longer part of my life. "

Paul Haggis, Director and Screenwriter of the Best Image of 2005 Oscar Winnercrash, was an active member of the church for 35 years. He officially broke with Scientology in 2008 on a member of the San Diego branch, signing a petition in support ofCalifornia proposal 8, who sought to limit equality of marriage. (For years, the church has deniedAccusations of homophobia.) In 2018, Haggis was anonymously accused of sexual misconduct of three women, accusations that he categorically denied. RINDER and REMINI have posted an open letter to support Haggis, byVarietyposing thatScientist Scientology Campaign was behind the claims.

ActorJason Lee, to whom you know manyKevin SmithComedies and SitcomMy name is EARLwould have been a member of Scientology starting in the 90s. He dropped the news that he was no longer a Scientologist in an interview with a local publication after his wife,Ceren Alkac, moved to Denton, Texas.

"If Ceren and I had an idea of ​​a business, it would certainly not happen at someone else's cost," he saysThe Dentonite, addressingrumors that they would be in place a foreclosure of the Church. "And we do not practice Scientology and we are not particularly interested in the opening of religious centers in general, we have planned to open a center of Scientology."

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This one is a little confusing. Artist Beck Hansen, who passesBeck Allouting, had spoken positively about Scientology over several years and also proclaimed part of religion. In 2019, however, he saidThe Sydney Morning Herald(As indicated byHollywood journalist) thisIt isnota scientologist... and has never been.

"I think there is a misconception that I am a Scientologist," Hansen said. "I'm not a scientologist. I have no connection or affiliation with that." Eh.

AlthoughKatie Holmesnever officially proclaimed itself to be a Scientologist, shewasMarried with his most visible member and his ambassador, Tom Cruise, for six years. Their Italian marriage 2006 was an extravagant event withA CEREMONY OF SCIENTOLOGYassisted by many important church members. Since its split with cruise, Holmes has not been visibly connected to the church.

First cruise woman,Mimi Rogers, We think I have been the person who introduced the actor to the church, but he lasted longer in the organization she did. Rogers did not speak against religion, but it was reported that she was not a fan ofChief of the controversial churchDavid Miscavige(Nor was the second cruise woman,Nicole Kidman), Who would be the best man at Holmes cruising marriage.

The exact nature ofWill SmithandJada Pinkett Smith"S connection passed or present to Scientology is still a mystery. At the end of 00s, the couple opened a school whose program was supposed to be rooted inEducational doctrine of the ChurchBut they denied the connection. In 2017, a crevice formed between Pinkett Smith and Remini when Remini says that The Daily BeastPinkett Smith has been a member And that she had often run in her at Scientology Center. In response,Pinkett Smith Tweeted"I studied diansic, and appreciate the merits of the tech study ... but I am not a Scientologist. The two actors mandated fences and we talked about things through during their meeting, where else? -WeRed Talk TablePinkett Smith's successful online talk show with his daughter,WILLOW SMITH, And his mother,Adrienne Banfield-Norris.

Lisa Marie Presleywas open about her practice Scientology at some point, just like her motherPriscilla Presley. But in 2012, she confirmed toUnited States todaythisShe left religionPartly because of the influence she had on her smelling her life.

"I'm bad advice. I am isolated without grip on reality, "she says. "They took my soul, my money, my whole. »

fantasy authorNeil Gaimangrew up in a cleaning household and even gave aInterview on Radio on Religion when he was seven years old, but he has repeatedlyDisavowed claims that he has never been a member like an adult.

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