All Of These Celebrities Somehow Survived Leaving The Church Of Scientology

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

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

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William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs joined the Church of Scientology in the 1960s, but he left because he felt that the organization did not allow for enough critical discussion. He did, however, enjoy the philosophies that Scientology offered.

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.

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#51 on The Greatest American Writers of All Time

#81 on The Best Novelists of All Time

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Katie Holmes

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, United States of America

Profession: Model, Actor

Children: Suri Cruise

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