Celebrity Facts 27 Famous Ex-Scientologists
This list contains information about famous ex-Scientologists, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several prominent figures in Hollywood were once members of the Church of Scientology. Some of these celebrities were raised as Scientologists, while others joined later in life, before ultimately leaving. Many famous ex-Scientologists are also ex-wives of Tom Cruise.
Who is the most famous former Scientologist? Nicole Kidman tops this list. Kidman was a member of the Church of Scientology when she was married to Tom Cruise from 1990-2001. She has since been labeled as Roman Catholic. Cruise's ex-wives Katie Holmes and Mimi Rogers also left Scientology.
Author Neil Gaiman was raised in the Church of Scientology, but he no longer believes in organized religion. When asked about the existence of God, Gaiman said, "I don't know, I think there's probably a 50/50 chance. It doesn't really matter to me."
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Nicole Kidman was a member of the Church of Scientology when she was married to Tom Cruise from 1990-2001. She has since been labeled as Roman Catholic.
Age: 50
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Profession: Film Producer, Actor, Singer
Children: Connor Cruise, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Isabella Jane Cruise
Also Ranked
#52 on The Most Beautiful Women of All Time
#34 on The Best Actresses in Film History
#8 on The Best Actresses Working Today
#88 on The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History
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Age: Died at 83 (1914-1997)
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Profession: Novelist, Screenwriter, Actor, Writer
Cause Of Death: Myocardial infarction
Children: William S. Burroughs, Jr.
Also Ranked
#52 on The Greatest American Writers of All Time
#87 on The Best Novelists of All Time
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Katie Holmes was a member of the Church of Scientology when she was married to Tom Cruise from 2006-2012. After the couple divorced, she returned to the Catholic Church.
Age: 39
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA
Profession: Model, Actor
Children: Suri Cruise
Also Ranked
#60 on The Greatest Former Child Stars
#29 on The Greatest '90s Teen Stars
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Jerry Seinfeld is quoted as saying that he dabbled in Scientology during his 20s.
Age: 63
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Profession: Television producer, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, Voice acting, + more
Children: Sascha Seinfeld, Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld, Julian Kal Seinfeld
Also Ranked
#18 on The Funniest People of All Time
#39 on The Best TV Actors of All Time
#18 on The Greatest Actors Who Have Never Won an Emmy (For Acting)
#7 on The Funniest Jewish Comedians And Actors
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