Jason Lee quit Scientology
Fox411: Actor has to go public after rumors spread in small Texas town
Jason Lee is the latest celebrity to announce his exit from Scientology.
The "My Name is Earl" star, who moved to Denton, Texas with his wife Ceren Alkac and their children in 2015, confirmed he no longer practices Scientology in a a new interview.
Lee squashed rumors that he moved to Denton to open a Scientology center, the actor told local outlet The Dentonite.
"...being that we don’t practice Scientology, and that we aren’t particularly interested in opening religious centers in general, we have no plans to open a Scientology center," he said.
"Quite a few rumors about me/us floating around but none of it’s true,” he added. "We're not here to buy up or change or take over Denton, put some kind of personal stamp on it. We're just here like anyone else who wants to be a part of Denton's very cool creative community, and to be involved and perhaps help where we can."
Lee isn't the only high-profile star to announce they're exit from Scientology; actress Leah Remini, director Paul Haffis and more have defected from the controversial Church.
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