by Leah Remini and Mike Rinder
Scientology’s celebrity advocates remain conspicuously silent about these abuses, standing by an organization that systematically erases opposition through an arsenal of resources and a well-oiled machinery of intimidation. Their silence is not only complicity; it sends a message that they are willing to ignore — or even condone — the extensive suffering inflicted upon members, former members, and anyone brave enough to expose the truth about scientology’s dark inner workings.
Aaron Kyro
Alfreddie Johnson
Alanna Masterson
Anne Archer
Ben Shulman
Billy Sheehan
Bodhi Elfman
Brandy Lewis
Brie Shaffer
Carol Masterson
Caroline Wiseman
Cassidy Janson
Catherine Bell
Chris Wadhams
Christopher Masterson
David & Raven Kane Campbell
David Minkoff (Dr.)
David Pomeranz
Denise & Michael Duff
Doug E. Fresh
Edgar Winter
Elena Cardone
Elisabeth Moss
Emily Armstrong
Eric Balfour
Eric & Melinda Brownstone
Erika Christensen
Ethan Suplee
Gary Imhoff
Georgina Reilly
Giovanni Ribisi
Greta Van Susteren
Graham Bruer
Grant Cardone
Heather Seidler
Ilaria Urbinati
Jeff & Kelly Pomerantz
Jenna Elfman
Jody Leesley
John Ryan
Jim & Tamra Meskimen
Joy Villa
Judy Norton-Taylor
Judy Ross
Julia Migenes
Juliette Lewis
Juliet Simms
Kate Ceberano
Kathy & Bob Pace
James Barbour
Jen Brill
Jennie Weinman (Masterson publicist)
Jimmy De Bello
Jive Aces
John Coale
John Travolta
Jordan Masterson
Keith Code
Kevin Dorian
Lauren Willardson
Lightfield Lewis
Luke Watson
Lynsey Bartilson
Mark & Donna Isham
Marisol Nichols
Marissa Ribisi
Matias Masucci
Michael Pena
Michael Roberts
Michael Wiseman
Michele Miskovich-Helnwein
Michelle Stafford
Michelle Workman
Mick Woodmansey
Nancy Cartwright
Paige Dorian Goodman
Paige Long
Patrick Renna
Rebecca Z
Rebecca Minkoff
Richard Elfman
Shane Woodruff
Shaun Fabos
Simon Shin
Sky & Arwen Elys Dayton
Sofia Milos
Stacy Francis
Stephen Ridley
Terry Jastrow
Tom Cruise
Tony Muhammad
Travis Case
Vanessa (Poole) Mooney
Virginia Shaddick MacGregor
Vivian Kubrick
Will Masterson
Cindy says
Why isn’t Tom Cruise’s name on the list? And John Travolta?
Mike Rinder says
They are. Its alphabetized by first name
Sara Ahola says
I love this write up.
It’s so fantastic to see that, aside from the obvious small few, all Scientologist actors are now just D-listers.
Cindy says
I saw a Richard Elfman. But what about Bodhi Elfman and Jenna Elfman?
They are both celebrities who ignore crimes.
Mike Rinder says
On there
Apostate Alex says
Excellent piece, Leah and Mike. Lets not also forget Grant Cardone and all the UK ‘celebrities’ such as Cassidy Janson, the Jive Aces, Stephen Ridley, etc.
Oh and all of the venues like Hever Castle and Ronnie Scotts, who continue to support and host Scientology and Scientologists’ events despite being made aware of the abuse, fraud and deception that goes on in their spaces.
Mike Rinder says
Added Grant and Elena Cardone. Don’t know Cassidy Janson or Stephen Ridley? Not sure Jive Asses qualify as celebrities any more Han the Golden Era Musicians…
Apostate Alex says
Unfortunately the Jive Aces are fairly well known in the UK.. after winning a national TV show, they have quite the following in the jazz/swing world. Cassidy Janson is an Olivier-winning West End actress and Stephen Ridley is a pianist with a growing social media presence (and questionable Cardone-esque online ‘masterclass’ program that costs £thousands)
Mike Rinder says
Thanks Alex. Added to list!
Who is Rebecca Grant?
Apostate Alex says
She’s a TV actress who shot to fame after appearing in Holby City, one of the main soap operas here. She was public at London Org, I remember doing TRs with her in the course room.
Mike Rinder says
Is she still hanging around the cult?
Apostate Alex says
100% without a doubt. She performed with the jive Aces at the Saint Hill ‘Summertime Swing’ and joined them when they were invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this year
Sue Bishop says
An Actress – real name Rebecca Helena Grant de Longueuil. Performed with the Jive Aces and performed on a promo video
Mike Rinder says
Thanks. Still participating.
Sue says
We think alike Alex. The Jive Aces are continuously playing in the UK. And Stephen Ridley yes.def. Rebecca Grant? What about Neil Gaiman too?
Apostate Alex says
Ah Rebecca Grant. I remember seeing her regularly in the Academy at London Org. She was lovely, very friendly and we had a number of pleasant conversations.
Scott Tweedie says
Mike, this such a great read. It really spins my mind that, a former President of the U.S.A, an alleged criminal who wants another bite of the cherry, can stand day after day, in front of huge crowds of people and spew outright lies and falsehoods , then receive acclamations, can be so identical to Miscavige who stands in front of his minions, and delivers, with thunderous applause, buckets full of lies and insane projections. Peas in a pod. Makes me seriously think that the general society should look at educating our children to be able to see these ‘snake oil’ salesmen, like Hubbard,in their presence. Why accept obvious lies and falsehoods, and be oblivious to the hurt they can cause.
Mick says
Did you forget the BIGGEST DIPSHIT of all time? Little Tommy Cruise. aka Mr. Botoxxer? aka Can’t find me a wife. aka my best friend is fake capt.”tiny” davey miscavige. aka capt. SLAPPY.
Funny how they do all this harassing, attacking and threats of harm etc. it goes to show the exposers are right. Judy the tint cult’s way of admitting they are GUILTY of such actions.
What does Mayor Rector have to say?
What does wannabe a President again Trump have to say?
Scooter says
Thank you. Well thought-out and drafted and totally on target.
All of the above live in the public eye and choose to be selectively deaf, dumb and blind to $cientology’s abundance of documented and proven crimes against individuals that its Dear Leader and His minions have deemed enemies.
I’ve been in the crosshairs of this demented bunch myself and it’s not rainbows and teddy bears. These days I keep a much lower profile and have no desire to volunteer to be at the pointy end of the spear against the Kult. My sincere thanks and appreciation to you and others who do.
Linear13 says
Does anyone know if William Mapother is in? I know he did some introductory stuff back in the nineties. Yet he’s all but invisible as a Crooze cousin.