THESE STARS ALSO DITCHED THE CONTROVERSIAL CHURCH BUT DIDN’T KEEP QUIET

I thought [it] was crazy but I was like, “Whatever, I need a place to stay.” They took me to where we sleep, which is called on signing up as a church recruiter in return for a place to stay after high school when she was homeless I felt that love, I inhaled it. I was totally willing to accept Scientology – if it would fix me. – Actor on practising Scientology for two years in the hope of self-improvement They’re adults. They’re able to make their own decisions. They’ve made choices to be Scientologists, and as a mother it’s my job to love them. – Actress on her and Scientology bigwig Tom Cruise’s children, Isabella and Connor. I didn’t have a problem going to the Church of Scientology and saying, “I’m not a Scientologist. I just want to be here and see what you have to offer.” – Actress on persistent rumours that she and husband Will Smith are members In my early years of stand-up, it was helpful. I took a couple of courses. One of them was in communication, and I learnt some things about communication that really got my act going. – Comedian  I got bad advice. I was insulated with no grip on reality. They were taking my soul, my money, my everything. – Singer in 2012 on leaving the religion after 40 years