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Public Scientologists are those individuals who are not staff. They pay the Church of Scientology for training or auditing services, and live and work independent of the organization. [3]: 70 Collectively, non-staff Scientologists may be referred to as "members", the "public", or the "field". [4]: 128, 228
Scientology isn't the only new religion to seek out celebrities to help promote their movement. Sociologists have posited that emulating celebrities is an important part of an individual's identity formation, explaining the significance of a group having celebrity members.
The LA-born and bred actor, known for films such as Sneaky Pete, Avatar and Ted, was born into Scientology and was present at the opening of a Scientology Museum in December 2005.
Scientology Status: Former member Actor Kirstie Alley, known for starring in Cheers and Veronica’s Closet , practiced Scientology for more than 40 years up until her death in 2022.
These are people who are publicly documented as having been Scientologists at one time and are no longer members or associated. For more information, see List of Scientologists . Subcategories
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In 1955, Hubbard created a list of 63 celebrities targeted for conversion to Scientology. [242] Prominent celebrities who have joined the organization include John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, Nancy Cartwright, and Juliette Lewis. [243] The Church uses celebrity involvement to make itself appear more desirable. [244]
Image credits: DoomOne #2. Prince Andrew.....for minor reasons. #3. I'll mention a group: Actor Scientologists. When the whole Scientology news exploded roughly 8 years ago, I lost all respect.