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Leah Remini Tells of Her Experience in Scientology
May 28, 2007 — ppedersenLeah Remini Tells of Her Experience in Scientology
36-year-old Leah Remini has had a starring role in CBS’s “The King of Queens.” She turns 37 on June 15. One day before her daughter Sofia will turn 3. She is married to Angelo Pagan.
Leah Remini is often asked about Scientology and her involvement in it and what it means to her. Her website (www.leahremini.net) explains her views on this. It says:
Question: I’ve heard that you, Tom Cruise, John Travolta and lots of other stars are Scientologists. What exactly is Scientology, and why are so many actors and actresses involved in it?
Answer: For me it has helped me to believe in myself, helped me with communication because as an artist it is vital that you can communicate a mood, a line, etc. as well as have the tools to be able to overcome obstacles in life that can stop you from really achieving your goals in life. There are more non-celebrity Scientologists than there are celebrities, you just don’t hear about them because they don’t make the news. Here’s the deal though, if you really want to know what Scientology is, you go in, buy a book or simply go to the web-site at www.Scientology.org. I will say this though, I have been a Scientologist most of my life, it has kept me off drugs, it has made me believe in myself, it has allowed me to achieve my goals and continue to strive to be a better person. That is the bottom line.
She also explained to the Patricia Sheridan of the post-gazette.com what her views on Scientology are. Here’s what she said:
Q: Who introduced you to Scientology?
A: My mother. She got into it in the ’70s, and as I got older I saw changes in Mom. She became a person who was easy to communicate with, and as I got older, I was having lots of ups and downs in this business. I felt like I needed some tools to help me to avoid the pitfalls. It’s about the tools. It’s not about a blind faith, not that there is anything wrong with having faith.
April 13, 2008 at 12:04 am
That was a nice snippet about Leah’s experience with Scientology. I didn’t realize she’d been a Scientologist for a good part of her life. Thanks for posting this info!