These Celebrity Scientologists Keep Their Association With the Church on the DL

The Church of Scientology remains one of the world’s most controversial groups. And that’s because of both for its practices and its emphasis on celebrities. Church founder L.

Ron Hubbard allegedly developed a strategy of getting celebrities to join the church as a means of generating income and publicity. But not all Scientologists like to discuss their faith. Or even for people to know about it at all. The stars in this list all practiced at one point or another.

Some talk about the church when asked. But others try to remain secret celebrity Scientologists…

Juliette Lewis

The Oscar nominated actress, famous for movies like “Natural Born Killers,” claims status as both a Christian and Scientologist. Though she generally doesn’t bring up the subject, she’s defended Scientology in interviews.

Michael Pena

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Scientologists claim the star of “Ant-Man” and “CHiPs” as one of their own in official church documents. He claims Scientology helped him become a better actor.

Giovanni Ribisi

Ribisi grew up as a member of the Church of Scientology, and continues to practice it today. In 2005, he made a special appearance at the opening of Scientology’s anti-psychiatry museum.

Beck

Beck Hensen grew up in a Scientologist family. Though he admits to still practicing, he rarely discusses his involvement in the church.