28 Celebrities Who Left the Church of Scientology (& Why)
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Over the years, many famous ex-Scientologists have spoken out about leaving the controversial church. Whether they left after decades of involvement in the organization or dipped out after just a few days, many of the biggest names in Hollywood have dabbled in the church.
Most associated with stars like Tom Cruise and John Travolta, the Church of Scientology has a strong (and contentious) presence in Los Angeles. According to Business Insider, in the 1950s, founder L. Ron Hubbard created a written program, known as Project Celebrity, that offers rewards to Scientologists recruit well-known stars.
Though this project has no doubt boosted the group’s profile, this also means that Scientology has some pretty vocal critics. Actress Leah Remini, for example, is one of the group’s most outspoken former members after leaving the Church in 2013. In 2017, she even won an Emmy for her docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath in delving into the group’s controversial practices.
Others, like Cruise’s ex-wife Katie Holmes, have been more quiet about their exits which many attribute to fear of retaliation from the Church. Then there are those who left but still speak highly of the group, like Jerry Seinfeld, or don’t speak of it at all, like Brad Pitt.
Learn about all of the celebrities who left Scientology below.
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