Crash director Paul Haggis claims Hollywood actors have left Scientology but are too scared to speak out
9 years, 4 months ago

Crash director Paul Haggis claims Hollywood actors have left Scientology but are too scared to speak out

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Academy Award winning director of Crash claims a number of actors have left Scientology without speaking publicly about their departure for fear of reprisal. Paul Haggis, a former Scientologist, met with Leah Remini after the actress spoke out about Scientology and some of its members, including Tom Cruise, in a series of interviews. open image in gallery Leah Remini Haggis claimed a number of people in the industry had practiced Scientology but kept their beliefs under wraps on the advice of their agents, the Daily Mail reports.

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Leah Remini says life is a ‘constant struggle’ a decade after leaving Scientology
1 year, 1 month ago

Leah Remini says life is a ‘constant struggle’ a decade after leaving Scientology

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leah Remini has said that life after leaving Scientology has been …

Church of Scientology calls Leah Remini a ‘bigot’ in response to lawsuit over alleged ‘psychological torture’
1 year, 7 months ago

Church of Scientology calls Leah Remini a ‘bigot’ in response to lawsuit over alleged ‘psychological torture’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Remini’s legal action is a self-described “attempt to end …

Leah Remini Celebrates Education Milestone After 35 Years In Scientology 'Cult'
1 year, 9 months ago

Leah Remini Celebrates Education Milestone After 35 Years In Scientology 'Cult'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Leah Remini is making up for lost time. Undertaking this educational journey has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life.” The former “King of Queens” star previously told BuzzFeed her mother joined Scientology shortly before Remini’s 10th birthday. Her documentary series, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” notably included Marc Headley, a former event …

Leah Remini alleges during rape-trial testimony that Scientology targeted Paul Haggis
2 years, 4 months ago

Leah Remini alleges during rape-trial testimony that Scientology targeted Paul Haggis

LA Times  

Actor Leah Remini testified Monday as a character witness in the New York civil trial where writer-director Paul Haggis is accused of raping publicist Haleigh Breest, suggesting the Oscar-winning director has been targeted over the years by the church he left in 2009. “Men and women who have been raped absolutely deserve justice, but in this case, it’s absolutely Paul …

Filmmaker Haggis takes stand to ‘clear my name’ in rape suit
2 years, 4 months ago

Filmmaker Haggis takes stand to ‘clear my name’ in rape suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Filmmaker Paul Haggis told jurors Wednesday that he believed he had a consensual encounter with a woman who later accused him of rape, portraying himself as a “flirt” who acted on what he thought was mutual attraction. “For five years, I’ve been unable to clear my name, and now I will,” Haggis told jurors. Breest’s lawyers haven’t …

Director Paul Haggis admits to ‘errors in judgment’ in Italian sex-abuse case
2 years, 8 months ago

Director Paul Haggis admits to ‘errors in judgment’ in Italian sex-abuse case

LA Times  

Director Paul Haggis is speaking out amid his ongoing sexual-abuse case in Italy as prosecutors there are trying to put him back under house arrest. “Being accused of sexual violence, something that I did not do, was devastating and something I hope no innocent person will ever experience,” Haggis said in a translated interview, which the Italian outlet published Tuesday. …

Leah Remini Suggests Scientology Is Behind Paul Haggis Sexual Misconduct Claims
7 years, 2 months ago

Leah Remini Suggests Scientology Is Behind Paul Haggis Sexual Misconduct Claims

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Actress Leah Remini is defending screenwriter and director Paul Haggis against allegations of sexual misconduct by suggesting Scientology involvement. “Because claims of anonymous accusers who have NOT gone to law enforcement are not credible.” Paul Haggis and Leah Remini pictured together at her book signing in 2015. But they note that the church collects potentially damaging information …

"Crash" director Paul Haggis accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women, 2 claiming rape
7 years, 2 months ago

"Crash" director Paul Haggis accused of sexual misconduct by 4 women, 2 claiming rape

Salon  

Four women have come forward accusing filmmaker Paul Haggis, 64, of sexual assault. "Another of the new accusers said Haggis held down her arms, forcibly kissed her on a street corner, then followed her into a taxi," the AP wrote. The AP said that Friday, "Breest’s attorneys filed an amended complaint that includes details of the allegations lodged by the …

When you make a movie about Scientology, Scientology comes to you: A walk with Louis Theroux through L. Ron’s hood
7 years, 11 months ago

When you make a movie about Scientology, Scientology comes to you: A walk with Louis Theroux through L. Ron’s hood

LA Times  

On a sunny afternoon in Hollywood, three figures strolled through a residential neighborhood just south of Sunset Boulevard. Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux was days away from the U.S. debut of “My Scientology Movie,” and the encounter occurred on a public street outside the Church of Scientology’s sprawling West Coast headquarters. — “My Scientology Movie” filmmaker Louis Theroux Theroux, who lives …

John Travolta dismisses new Scientology documentary by former member Leah Remini
8 years, 3 months ago

John Travolta dismisses new Scientology documentary by former member Leah Remini

The Independent  

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Review: ‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath’ is a compelling, if unsophisticated, investigation of church
8 years, 3 months ago

Review: ‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath’ is a compelling, if unsophisticated, investigation of church

LA Times  

Ronald Miscavige, father of Scientology leader David Miscavige is being followed by private eyes after leaving the church. It arrives on the heels of Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary “Going Clear,” which was based on New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Wright’s meticulously researched book of the same name, and is a companion piece of sorts to Remini’s memoir, “Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood …

Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini claims Katie Holmes left Church to protect daughter Suri
9 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini claims Katie Holmes left Church to protect daughter Suri

The Independent  

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Tom Cruise and Scientology: What we learned from Leah Remini's interview
9 years, 4 months ago

Tom Cruise and Scientology: What we learned from Leah Remini's interview

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Of all the revelations that surfaced from Remini’s “20/20” …

Tom Cruise’s nightmare Scientology wedding: Leah Remini opens up about her "reprogramming" after the Cruise-Holmes nuptials
9 years, 4 months ago

Tom Cruise’s nightmare Scientology wedding: Leah Remini opens up about her "reprogramming" after the Cruise-Holmes nuptials

Salon  

In a revealing interview with "20/20," "King of Queens" star Leah Remini opened up about her break with Scientology in 2013, explaining that part of her decision to leave the Church grew out of her discomfort with the attention that the organization lavished on its star member Tom Cruise, who she felt was embrarassing the Church with his frequent public …

Leah Remini gets emotional about Katie Holmes in interview on Scientology
9 years, 4 months ago

Leah Remini gets emotional about Katie Holmes in interview on Scientology

LA Times  

Leah Remini’s explosive “20/20” interview last Friday was still the talk of the tabs on Monday following her appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The former “King of Queens” star, 46, who detailed her departure from the Church of Scientology in an hourlong interview with ABC News’ Dan Harris while promoting her new memoir “Troublemaker,” had more to say on …

Leah Remini Says Scientology Officials Disciplined Her For Telling Tom Cruise To 'Get A Room'
9 years, 4 months ago

Leah Remini Says Scientology Officials Disciplined Her For Telling Tom Cruise To 'Get A Room'

Huff Post  

In yet another clip from Leah Remini's upcoming "20/20" interview, the actress who penned the tell-all book Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology, continues to spill details about her time as a Scientologist and her decision to leave the controversial group. Remini, who grew up in Scientology, recalled a 10-year-old incident in which she was "written up" by church officials for …

Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini claims being critical of Tom Cruise ‘is being critical of Church itself’ in interview about life as a member
9 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Scientologist Leah Remini claims being critical of Tom Cruise ‘is being critical of Church itself’ in interview about life as a member

The Independent  

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Leah Remini Speaks Out On Tom Cruise And Her Decision To Leave Scientology
9 years, 4 months ago

Leah Remini Speaks Out On Tom Cruise And Her Decision To Leave Scientology

Huff Post  

Leah Remini is losing her religion and it can't come soon enough. In a clip from an upcoming interview with "20/20", the former "King of Queens" actress gets candid about her time in America's most infamous church. Remini was introduced to Scientology at a young age and became one of the religion's most visible and relatable followers over the course …

"Being critical of Tom Cruise is being critical of Scientology itself": Leah Remini opens up on surviving her time in the controversial church
9 years, 5 months ago

"Being critical of Tom Cruise is being critical of Scientology itself": Leah Remini opens up on surviving her time in the controversial church

Salon  

To coincide with the release of her tell-all memoir, "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology,” former Scientologist Leah Remini is sitting down for an interview with "20/20" this Friday. In addition to speaking about her own experiences within the organization, the former “King of Queens” star also has some words for Scientology’s number one celebrity figurehead, Tom Cruise. Many of Scientology’s …

“Going Clear” director slams Jon Stewart for avoiding Scientology during Tom Cruise interview: “Human rights are more important than Hollywood stunts on the wing of an airplane"
9 years, 7 months ago

“Going Clear” director slams Jon Stewart for avoiding Scientology during Tom Cruise interview: “Human rights are more important than Hollywood stunts on the wing of an airplane"

Salon  

Recently, we expressed our disappointment that Jon Stewart neglected to ask Tom Cruise about the church of Scientology's many alleged abuses when he was a guest on his program last week. “For once, someone with intelligence, rhetorical skill and insight could have confronted Cruise about the engine of cruelty that drives his chosen religion and reminded the world that the …

Why Leah Remini's defection from the Church of Scientology matters
11 years, 8 months ago

Why Leah Remini's defection from the Church of Scientology matters

Salon  

Leah Remini, the onetime star of "The King of Queens" and of "The Talk," has confirmed reports that she's defected from the Church of Scientology -- a rare celebrity apostate and the most notable one since "Crash" director Paul Haggis's much-discussed departure. While Remini's star has faded somewhat in recent years -- she was fired from "The Talk" in 2011, …

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