Do You Know if This Celebrity Is a Scientologist?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Do You Know if This Celebrity Is a Scientologist?
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About This Quiz

After reading about John W. Campbell's theory of Dianetics, L. Ron Hubbard began practicing and preaching the virtues of Scientology in 1952. Formerly a science fiction writer, Hubbard used Dianetics as the basis of the religion. Believing that 1.5 trillion were banished to the earth by an alien warlord named Xenu, Scientology seeks to shed the consciousness of unrecognized memories in order to achieve stages of enlightenment. 

Not only is Scientology a popular religion for many normal people, celebrities seem to flock to it like paparazzi at a red carpet event. As we go through this quiz, we want to find out if you can figure out if the celebrity we present is a Scientologist or not. We will show you 40 pictures of celebrities who may or may not practice L. Ron Hubbard's beliefs. Then, you get to tell us whether or not you believe they are a Scientologist. 

While some of Scientology's more famous faces might be easy for you to answer, we are really going to challenge you with some celebrities you might not expect to be a member of the church. Do you really know as many as you think you do? There's only one way to find out! 

Tom Cruise Is this "Top Gun" a member of the Church of Scientology?
Yes, he's their most famous face.
No, he secretly left the church.
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After getting to know Scientology through his first wife Mimi Rogers, Tom Cruise joined the church in 1990. Cruise credits the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard for helping him overcome dyslexia.

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Leah Remini Is this outspoken celebrity a Scientologist?
Yes, you can never leave the church.
No, she has burnt that bridge.
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Once a devout member of Scientology, Leah Remini became an outspoken critic of the church after her longstanding role on "The King of Queens." Although Remini grew up in the church, she left in 2013. Her experiences in leaving the church were turned into a reality show.

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Bijou Phillips Is this musician's daughter a Scientologist?
Both she and her husband are Scientologists.
She never joined the church.
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Although her father, musician John Phillips, did not raise Bijou Phillips as a Scientologist, she practice the religion with her husband Danny Masterson. She once caused a great deal of controversy by defending the church's position against anti-depressants.

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Isaac Hayes Is this soulful singer a Scientologist?
Yes, but he didn't quit South Park because of it.
No, he prefers hanging out with Kenny and Carl.
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Actor and singer Isaac Hayes joined the church of Scientology in the late '80s. As a multi-faceted performer, he later lent his voice to a character on "South Park." Rumors insisted that Hayes left the show over an episode that featured Tom Cruise being locked in a closet. Isaac Hayes insists it was for health reasons.

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Juliet Lewis Is this "Natural Born Killer" a Scientologist?
When she's not on the road with her band, she's a Scientologist.
She is not a member of the church.
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When Juliet Lewis isn't acting or creating music, she is a member of the Church of Scientology. She credits the religion for helping her remain drug-free since she was a teenager.

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Yes, he has been a member since 1977.
No, he practices with The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
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Since 1977, Chick Corea has been a devoted member of the church of Scientology. The composer and jazz musician credits his success to the teaching of the religion.

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Jenna Elfman Does this star get good Dharma from being a Scientologist?
She is a funny member of the church.
She prefers Buddhism.
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Brought into Scientology by her husband Bohdi, Jenna Elfman joined in 1995. Elfman often plays comedy roles, but she has recently become a main character on AMC's "Fear the Walking Dead."

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Kelly Preston Is this "Jerry Maguire" star a member of the church?
She is a long-term member of the church.
She is not a Scientologist.
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Kelly Preston was married to John Travolta for many years. She credits the Church of Scientology for empowering her with the tools to cope with the death of the couple's child.

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Beyonce Is this "Lemonade" singer into Scientology?
Yes, it has helped her sell millions of albums.
No, she doesn't follow any religion.
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Although Beyonce was raised in the Methodist church, these days she considers herself to be more spiritual than religious. She was accused of being involved in Scientology in 2014, but she was quick to dispel the Hollywood rumors.

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Kate Hudson Is this celebrity love child a Scientologist?
She's one of their most flexible members.
She practices a different religion with her famous mother.
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As the daughter of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson was destined for stardom. However, she is not a member of the church of Scientology. Instead, she and her mother are practicing Buddhists.

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Jennifer Aspen Is this "Party of Five" star all about Scientology?
She's a member of the party.
She's not involved with the church.
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From "Glee" to "Two and a Half Men," Jennifer Aspen has been on many sets before becoming Daphne on "Party of Five." She and her husband were joined in marriage at a Scientology ceremony surrounded by only 55 fiends and family.

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Danny Masterson Does this "That '70s Show" star believe in Xenu?
He is a devout believer in Scientology.
He practices a different religion.
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Along with his wife, Bijou Phillips, Danny Masterson is a practicing Scientologist. After leaving "That '70s Show," Masterson went on to do many films and to star in "The Ranch."

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Michael Pena Is this handsome star a Scientologist?
Yes, he joined the church in 2000.
No, he practices voodoo.
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Actor Michael Pena joined the Church of Scientology in 2000. During an interview for his new film, "Extinction," Pena gives credit to Scientology for making him a better actor.

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Vivian Kubrick Is this artistic director a a Scientologist?
She has been a Scientologist for many years.
She has never been afflicted with Scientology.
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As the daughter of famous director Stanley Kubrick, Vivian Kubrick has also made quite the name for her own directing abilities. As a devout Scientologist, she credits the organization for giving her the vision to come up with the scenes she directs.

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John Travolta Is this actor/pilot into Scientology's teachings?
He was a very vocal member of the church.
He was a member of the Church of the Jedi Knight.
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Along with wife Kelly Preston, John Travolta is a long-time practicing Scientologist. In addition to being a powerful onscreen actor, Travolta enjoys piloting his own small planes in his spare time.

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Doug E. Fresh Is this rapper spitting rhymes about Scientology?
He is spitting Scientology rhymes.
He knows nothing about Scientology.
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Rapper Doug E. Fresh opened up to the public about his involvement with Scientology in 2009. Originally hailing from Barbados, Doug E. Fresh's real name is Douglas Davis.

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Catherine Bell Is this British-born actress a Scientologist?
She is a member of the organization.
She does not practice any religion.
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Actress Catherine Bell was born in London, but moved to California to pursue her acting career. The "Army Wives" star credits the organization with her success and she has appeared in many Scientology promotional videos.

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Alanna Masterson Is this "The Walking Dead" star a Scientologist?
She has many famous family members in the church with her.
She's too busy killing zombies.
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Alana Masterson joined the cast of "The Walking Dead" in 2015. Although she has been raised in the church, she is currently estranged from her father who claims that the Church of Scientology has brainwashed his daughter.

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Greta Van Susteren Does this news anchor follow L. Ron Hubbard's teachings?
She follows Scientology and the news.
She's too busy reporting.
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When Greta Van Susteren married her husband, she became a member of the church. She is best known for her tough-talking news segments and for anchoring the nightly news.

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Nancy Cartwright Is this Simpson's voice a Scientologist?
She uses her normal voice at Scientology functions.
She avoids any sort of organized religion.
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Best know for voicing Bart Simpson and many more characters from the show, Nancy Cartwright is a long-time member of the Church of Scientology. She has often defended the church's position and she's donated over $10 million to the cause.

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Sonny Bono Did this hairy singer practice Scientology?
Yes, Cher introduced him to it.
He believed in flower power instead.
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At the urging of this then wife Cher, Sonny Bono got involved with Scientology in the 1970s. His widow reports that he attempted to leave the church in 1991, but was unable to make the break.

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Lou Reed Does this iconic songwriter practice Scientology?
Yes, it was his main source of songwriting inspiration.
No, but he practiced Tai Chi.
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The iconic singer and songwriter Lou Reed never became involved with the Church of Scientology. Instead, Reed became a long-time practitioner of Tai Chi.

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Jason Lee Does he take his mustache to Scientology events?
Yes, his whole body goes along.
He decided Scientology was not for him.
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"My Name is Earl" star, Jason Lee, had been a member of the Church of Scientology since 1991. In 2015, he made the announcement that he had decided to leave the church.

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Priscilla Presley Is this former wife of The King a Scientologist?
She has been a member since childhood.
She is not a Scientologist.
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Priscilla Presley has been a member of the Church of Scientology since childhood. Although rumors and speculation suggest that she has left the organization, she has release public statements saying that she is still a member.

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Frank Stallone Is Sly's brother in the Church of Scientology?
He is a very outspoken member of the church.
He has never joined the church.
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Actor and musician Frank Stallone has been a vocal defender of the Church of Scientology, As Sylvester Stallone's brother, Frank Stallone made his own name in Hollywood with his enormous musical talent.

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Edgar Winter Does this blues musician belong to Scientology?
He does belong to Scientology.
He is not a member.
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Musician Edgar Winter is best known for his musical abilities. He has also been a member of the Church of Scientology since his heyday playing stages in the '70s.

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Darby Crash Is this guy too punk for Scientology?
He is not too punk for Scientology.
He is far too punk for Scientology.
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Darby Crash made a name for himself playing with the band, The Germs in the late '80s and early '90s. His dedication to Scientology is something he cites as being a major life influencer.

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William S. Burroughs Is this writer a Scientologist?
Yes, he was an avid practitioner.
No, he was never a Scientologist.
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Writer Willam S. Burroughs is know for his hard-hitting and straightforward words. In the '70s, he wrote and released a selection of stories called Naked Scientology exploring his relationship with the religion.

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Sharon Stone Is this rolling Stone a member of the church?
Yes, she frequently speaks on behalf of the organization.
No, she identifies as a different religion.
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American actress Sharon Stone has always had a broad interest in many different religions. Although she never formally joined the Church of Scientology, she did dip her toe in the water.

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Seinfeld Is this funny guy a Scientologist?
It does explain his success.
He is not a Scientologist.
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The hilarious Jerry Seinfeld did dabble a little in Scientology. However, he distanced himself from the church after realizing it was not the path for him.

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Murphy Brown Is Murphy Brown currently a Scientologist?
No, but Candice Bergen is.
She is not currently a Scientologist.
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Best loved for her role on "Murphy Brown," actress Candice Bergen was a long-time member of the church of Scientology. However, it was announced in 2015 that she had left the church.

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Rock Hudson Is this legendary actor into Scientology?
He was a devout Scientologist.
He was never a Scientologist.
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Actor Rock Hudson was a firm believer in the church of Scientology. During Hudson's long battle with AIDS, he gave credit to the church's teaches for giving him strength.

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Emilio Estivez Is this Brat Pack member a Scientologist?
Yes, he is a member.
No, he has left the church.
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After practicing Scientology for many years, actor Emilio Estevez left the church in recent years. Although no formal explanation has been given, his representatives confirm the report.

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Gordon Lightfoot Is this song slinger a Scientologist?
He has been a member for many years.
He's too light on his feet for religion.
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American musician Gordon Lightfoot has been a member of Scientology since the early '70s. He has been an outspoken advocate for many international causes.

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Whoopie Goldberg Is this wild-haired woman a Scientology member?
She's a die hard member.
She is not a member of the church.
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Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg once experimented with Scientology. However, she decided it was not for her and didn't much time studying the teachings.

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Soleil Moon Frye Is Punky Brewster all about Scientology?
She is still a member of the church.
She was a member of the church.
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The quirky and lovable Soleil Moon Frye spent many years as a full-fledged member of the church of Scientology. However, she has parted ways with the church in recent years.

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Leonard Cohen Is this songbird a Scientologist?
Yes, he was a long-time member.
No, he never tried Scientology.
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Highly prized songwriter Leonard Cohen was a member of the Church of Scientology until he died. He began practicing the religion after moving from New York to California.

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Gloria Gaynor Is this survivor a Scientologist?
She is all the way into Scientology.
She survived without it.
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Best known for her song, "I Will Survive," disco princess Gloria Gaynor was a devout member of the church of Scientology. She credits the church with helping her battle depression.

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Beck Hansen Does this "Loser" practice Scientology?
Yes, it helped him win a 2015 Grammy.
No, he's too punk rock for that.
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Beck Hansen cites always being around Scientologists and reading book on the subject for getting him interested in the religion. Although Beck is a first generation Scientologist, he is married to a second generation member.

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Elisabeth Moss Does this actress practice Scientology when she's not on the set of "The Handmaid's Tale?"
Yes, she is a card-carrying Scientologist.
No, she's tired of religion after filming that show.
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Unlike a lot of celebrities who join the church after becoming famous, Elisabeth Moss grew up in the church. She shocked everyone with an Emmy acceptance speech that dropped a lot of f-bombs.

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