Random Famous Ex-Scientologists (28 items)

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  (#1) Nicole Kidman

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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.   
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  (#2) William S. Burroughs

  • Dec. at 83 (1914-1997)

  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.
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  (#3) Katie Holmes

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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.   
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  (#4) Jerry Seinfeld

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  Jerry Seinfeld is quoted as saying that he dabbled in Scientology during his 20s.   
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  (#5) Demi Moore

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  Demi Moore was reportedly a member of the Church of Scientology in the early 1980s, but she left when she married Bruce Willis in 1987. Willis allegedly did not want his children to be raised in the Church.   
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  (#6) Jeffrey Tambor

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  Jeffrey Tambor dabbled in Scientology in 2007, but the following year he said that he was not a Scientologist. He explained, "I took some Scientology classes at one time, studied Scientology for a while, but no more. I have nothing against it, but I am no longer a Scientologist."   
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  (#7) Russell Crowe

  • 54

  Russell Crowe was never officially a Scientologist, but he educated himself on the Church's philosophies. He told Interview Magazine, "It just seems like a religion that is perfect for people who feel like they need a grounding, who feel that the world has run off on them. I've discussed this with Scientologists, and they don't disagree. So, for a certain type of person, that's great."   
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  (#8) Neil Gaiman

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  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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  (#9) Patrick Swayze

  • Dec. at 57 (1952-2009)

  Patrick Swayze experimented with several religions, including Scientology and Buddhism.   
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  (#10) Peaches Geldof

  • Dec. at 25 (1989-2014)

  Peaches Geldof stated that she was a Scientologist in 2009, but by 2013, she identified herself as a member of the Ordo Templi Orientis.   
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  (#11) Paul Haggis

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  Filmmaker Paul Haggis was a member of the Church of Scientology for decades, but he left in 2009, calling the organization a cult. He is quoted as saying, "I was in a cult for thirty-four years. Everyone else could see it. I don’t know why I couldn’t."   
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  (#12) Lisa Marie Presley

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  Lisa Marie Presley was a member of the Church of Scientology, but she reportedly left the organization in 2012.   
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  (#13) Charles Manson

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  Charles Manson reportedly used philosophies that he learned studying Scientology to recruit members to the Manson Family.
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  (#14) Leah Remini

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  Leah Remini was a member of the Church of Scientology for about 30 years, but she left in 2013 because she felt that many of the leaders were corrupt. She particularly took issue with the Church's policy of disconnection with "Suppressive Persons."  
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  (#15) Mimi Rogers

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  Mimi Rogers was raised in the Church of Scientology, and she was actually the auditor for her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, when he joined the Church. As of 2012, it appeared that Rogers left the Church expressing her dissatisfaction with its leader, David Miscavige.   
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  (#16) Christopher Reeve

  • Dec. at 52 (1952-2004)

  Christopher Reeve studied Scientology, but he decided not to become an official member.
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  (#17) Candice Bergen

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  Candice Bergen was reportedly active in Scientology in the 1960s, but she quit after a short time.   
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  (#18) Vince Offer

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  Vince Offer left the Church of Scientology after the organization allegedly smeared his 1999 film The Underground Comedy Movie.   
  
  
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  (#19) Nazanin Boniadi

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  Nazanin Boniadi was once the girlfriend of Tom Cruise, but as of 2012, she left the Church of Scientology.   
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  (#20) Jason Beghe

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  Jason Beghe joined the Church of Scientology in the mid 1990s, but he left the organization in 2007. The following year he started criticizing the group, saying that it is "very dangerous for your spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional health, and evolution."   
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  (#21) Sonny Bono

  • Dec. at 63 (1935-1998)

  Sonny Bono studied Scientology in the 1980s, but he later returned to the Catholic Church.
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  (#22) Priscilla Presley

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  Priscilla Presley left Scientology in October 2017, saying, "I've had enough. I'm done." She had been a member of the church since Elvis's death, and her daughter Lisa Marie was raised in the church as well.
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  (#23) Jeff Conaway

  • Dec. at 61 (1950-2011)

  With help from his Grease co-star John Travolta, Jeff Conaway took Scientology courses to help deal with his drug addiction. He abandoned the Church before ever becoming an official member.   
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  (#24) Isaac Hayes

  • Died at 66 (1942-2008)

  Isaac Hayes was very active in the Church of Scientology, and it is reported that the Church forced him to quit his role as Chef on "South Park" due to the show's stance on religion. It was also reported that the Church later severed ties with Hayes due to his past participation on the show.   
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  (#25) Don Simpson

  • Dec. at 53 (1943-1996)

  Top Gun producer Don Simpson left Scientology after he spent more than $25,000 on religion courses. He later called the organization "a con."
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  (#26) Michael Fairman

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  Michael Fairman was a prominent member of the Church of Scientology, but he left in 2011. At that point, he was declared a "Suppressive Person."   
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  (#27) Larry Anderson

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  Larry Anderson was a Scientologist for over 30 years. When he left the church in 2009, he made audio that he recorded with Church officials available to the public.

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