20 September 2012 06:13 | By Colleen Last
Famous Scientologists

High-profile supporters of the controversial religion



Kirstie Alley, Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Moss and John Travolta (© Reuters, Getty Images)
Next
Previous
Previous
  • Kirstie Alley, Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Moss and John Travolta (© Reuters, Getty Images)
  • Tom Cruise (© Getty Images)
  • John Travolta and Kelly Preston (© Reuters)
  • Jason Lee (© Getty Images)
  • Ethan Suplee (© JASON REDMOND/Newscom/RTR)
  • Elisabeth Moss (© MARIO ANZUONI/Newscom/RTR)
  • Kirstie Alley (© FRED PROUSER/Newscom/RTR)
  • Juliette Lewis (© Reuters)
Next
Reuters, Getty ImagesShow Thumbnails
Previous1 of 22Next
Share this Gallery

To coincide with the release of The Master, a film loosely based on Scientology, we take a closer look at the high-profile Scientologists in Hollywood. The film, which won the top accolades at the Venice Film Festival, sees Philip Seymour Hoffman play a larger-than-life character not unlike Scientology founder L Ron Hubbard.

Tom Cruise and John Travolta are the best known faces of the church, but there are many A-list stars who are 'secret' Scientologists, in that they don't flaunt their beliefs. Take a peek at which A-listers are members of the controversial religion.

Africa Entertainment

  • Actress(©AKINTUNDE AKINLEYE Newscom RTR)

    Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw is a talented actress, with an incredible resume to her credit. She projects both beauty and intelligence.

  • Asa(©AP Photo Sunday Alamba)

    Nigerian Asa is knocked over, Eric Wainaina hires a famous Nigerian director to shoot his upcoming music videos, Big Brother details are released and more entertainment stories from around the continent this week.

  • Comedy(©iROKO TV)

    The comedy Fazebook Babes is about two boisterous, loud-mouthed sisters, who make a living from driving a rickety commercial bus around the chaotic streets of Lagos.