These Celebrities Are Scientologists + The Ones Who Left Scientology

Many of the celebrities live life to its extremes – choose to live lavishly, while others opt for “clean living” or a pristine diet. Others latch onto ideals, political beliefs, and religious practices, such as Scientology.

So what exactly is Scientology, and why does it seem to grab (and hold) the attention of many celebrities? These famous individuals are proud Scientologists, as well as the ones who have walked away from it.

Kirstie Alley

Actress Kirstie Alley is perhaps best known for her role as the plucky barmaid Rebecca on Cheers. Despite a successful professional career, Kirstie faced personal struggles, including weight gain and drug addiction.

Allie credits her affiliation with Scientology for helping her to get her health in order and overcome an addiction to cocaine. She admits that some of the Scientology hype might sound “crazy”, but that it has certainly changed her life dramatically for the better.