40 Celebrity Scientologists, Past and Present
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In 2013, the 31-year-old "Mad Men" star told Rolling Stone movie critic and host of ABC’s “Popcorn” that Scientology gives her stability and makes her feel like a better version of herself. It's also been rumored that her faith was the cause of her split from former "SNL" star Fred Armison. (There's also a list online that shows Moss' Scientology service completions—gotta love the web.) (Reuters)
The "Orange is the New Black" actress converted to Scientology when she started Christopher Masterson, the brother of her "That '70s Show" co-star Danny Masterson (both Scientologists.) Prepon and Masterson have since split, and rumors are swirling that she's dating Tom Cruise. Of the church, Prepon told Women's Health in 2007: "Anyone who knows me is just like, 'Wow, if Laura is a Scientologist, then there has to be something to this.' When I hear something negative, I don't get defensive. I know what's true for me and what works for me." (Reuters)
Khan has said she's not a member of the church of Scientology, but mentions it often in interviews. In 2007, She told the New York Times "I’m not, never was, never will be. I belong to the religion of the Church of Chaka Khan, and I practice it every day. I live my religion, I consider it a personal thing. But I’ve taken some courses in Scientology, and they’ve been very, very helpful through life’s ups and downs." (Reuters)
There's quite a bit of murkiness around Will and Jada and their Scientology affiliation. Will has denied that they're members of the church, but they did fund a school that uses its teachings. Plus, many critics have speculated that Will's blockbuster flop "After Earth" was one big "love letter" to Scientology. (Reuters)
The voice of Bart Simpson, Cartwright is an active member of the church of Scientology. (Reuters)
Next to Tom Cruise, Travolta is the most recognizable celebrity Scientologist, having joinined during the mid-’70s when he was on the cusp of fame. Much has been written about his involvement, including this in-depth piece by The Hollywood Reporter. (Reuters)
Elvis' daughter was an active member, but left the church of Scientology in 2013. READ: How Lisa Marie Presley Slimmed Down To Her Teenaged Weight (Reuters)
The actress and rocker is a Scientologist, and she told Vanity Fair in 2010 that it's possible to retain your former religion while practicing. "I’m a Christian! I think there’s so much confusion because people don’t understand a religion where you can be another religion but you can still practice Scientology. That’s why it’s completely progressive. It’s just tools for living. It’s about understanding one’s self and others and compassion and how to communicate better and how to live in this troubled society. It’s really basic, common sense stuff. It has nothing to do with all this funny folklore that surrounds it. You could be a Jewish Scientologist or a Buddhist Scientologist or a Christian Scientologist or anything else. (Reuters)
The actress was raised Catholic, but was introduced to Scientology by her husband Bodhi and joined the church after they married in 1995. (Reuters)
The 31-year-old "Parenthood" actress has been a lifelong member of the church, and has often defended Scientology in the media. (Reuters)
The celebrity probably best associated with Scientology, the actor is said to be one of the top level members of the church, and was first introduced to it in 1990 by his first wife Mimi Rogers. Cruise has been extremely vocal about his dedication to the chuch, claiming it helped him overcome dyslexia. You might also recall that Cruise memorably caused controversy in 2005 after he criticized Brooke Shields for using the anti-depressant Paxil while trying to overcome post-partum depression—Scientology is opposed to mainstream psychiatry and its drugs. In 2013, Cruise admitted that ex-wife Katie Holmes divorced him partially because she wanted to protect their daughter Suri from Scientology. He also said Suri is no longer a practicing member of the church. (Reuters)
The former "That '70s Show" star was raised as a Scientologist. (Reuters)
The actress, model, and '90s It-girl is a Scientologist (as is her husband Danny Masterson) and has spoken out against the use of psychiatric drugs. (Reuters)
The actor is an active Scientologist, and so is his twin sister Marissa, who's married to fellow Scientologist Beck. (Reuters)
One of the church's best-known celebrity members, Alley has said "to tell you the honest-to-God truth: without Scientology, I would be dead. So, I can personally highly recommend it." (Reuters)