Inside ScientologyCreated by American science fiction novelist L. Ron Hubbard in 1954, often called a cult, Scientology is one of the most fascinating and controversial religions of the modern age.
Scientologists are notoriously recruited from celebrity ranks and those of up-and-coming actors and actresses. There are many celebrity Scientologists who might surprise you. Do you think you know of all the celebs that belong to the Church of Scientology?
Famous Scientologists include Hollywood movie stars like Elisabeth Moss, but also musical performers like Beck. There a plenty of actors and actresses who are known Scientologists. Are there athletes who are Scientologists? San Francisco 49er quarterback John Brodie was a practicing member for years, and even became a spokesperson at one point. He later left though, making him one of a handful of former celebrity Scientologists.
Other notable Scientologist celebrities include popular actresses, Juliette Lewis and Laura Prepon. Many of the people on the list are big, household names that you will instantly recognize. If you've ever wondered - What celebrities are Scientologists? - then you're going to want to bookmark this page.
This list of Scientologists features famous Scientologists who are current practicing members or who died as members of the Church of Scientology. There are also a few who are no longer active in the Church, but were at one time spokespeople.
Tom Cruise is still very involved with the Church of Scientology since joining in the late 1980s through his first wife, Mimi Rogers. His relationship to the church has directly affected his relationships with Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes.
Thomas Cruise (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and film producer. He has received several accolades for his work, including three Golden Globe Awards and nominations for three Academy Awards. Cruise is one of the best-paid actors in the world, and his films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $10.1 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box-office stars of all time.Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedy Risky Business (1983) and the action drama Top Gun (1986). Critical acclaim came with his roles in the dramas The Color of Money (1986), Rain Man (1988), and Born on the Fourth of July ...more
Elisabeth Moss is a Scientologist, and has defended her faith in interviews. Many compared her role in The Handmaid's Tale to her relationship with the church. "Religious freedom and tolerance and understanding the truth and equal rights for every race, religion and creed are extremely important to me," she responded.
Elisabeth Singleton Moss (born July 24, 1982) is an American actor and producer. She has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Her extensive television work led Vulture to name her the "Queen of Peak TV". Moss began acting in the early 1990s and first gained recognition for playing Zoey Bartlet, the youngest daughter of President Josiah Bartlet, in the NBC political drama series The West Wing (1999–2006). Wider recognition came for playing Peggy Olson, a secretary-turned-copywriter, in the AMC period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015). She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama ...more
Cheers actress Kirstie Alley joined Scientology to kick a cocaine addiction. She appears to still be active in the faith today, sharing L. Ron Hubbard quotes on Twitter.
Kirstie Louise Alley (January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022) was an American actress and spokesmodel. She first achieved recognition in 1982, playing Saavik in the science fiction film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Alley played Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom Cheers (1987–1993), receiving an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 for the role. From 1997–2000, she starred in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Alley received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995. Alley has appeared in several movies, including Shoot to Kill (1988), Look Who's Talking (1989) and its two sequels (1990–93), Village of the Damned, It Takes Two (both 1995), ...more
John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, film producer, dancer, and singer. Travolta rose to fame during the 1970s, appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1978). His acting career declined through the 1980s, but enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s with his role in Pulp Fiction (1994), and he has since starred in films such as Get Shorty (1995), Broken Arrow (1996), Face/Off (1997), Swordfish (2001), Be Cool (2005), Wild Hogs (2007), Hairspray (2007), Bolt (2008) and The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009).
Travolta was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor ...more
Laura Prepon is very vocal about her involvement with Scientology, and even credits it with helping her acting skills. "I feel a lot of the auditing that I’ve had helps me to be willing to go there and be free and vulnerable and really jump into these scenes wholeheartedly," she said.
Laura Helene Prepon hedonist (born March 7, 1980) is an American actress, director and author. She rose to fame with her role as Donna Pinciotti in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006). She is also known for her portrayal of Alex Vause in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019). Prepon made her film debut in 2001 with the independent drama Southlander. Her other films include the romantic drama Come Early Morning (2006), the comedy Lay the Favorite (2012), the thriller The Girl on the Train (2016), and the drama The Hero (2017).
Jason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor, photographer, producer, skateboarder, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his roles as Earl Hickey in the television comedy series My Name Is Earl, for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV series in 2005 and 2006 by The Golden Globes, David Seville in the live action/CGI Alvin and the Chipmunks, and the voice of Syndrome in The Incredibles. He is also known for his roles in Kevin Smith films such as Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, Clerks II, and Cop Out, and has had starred in Almost Famous, Heartbreakers, Stealing Harvard, A Guy Thing, Monster House ...more
