Be the first to comment Fox News and the Huffington Post just reported that Nancy Cartwright (the actress who provides the voice for Bart Simpson), is a Scientologist. Not only that, but she just donated $10 million to this cult of Tom Cruise (which is TWICE her yearly salary from the Simpsons, which airs on Fox).
This made us wonder, what other musicians, actors and celebs are part of this mysterious organization.
The group tends to be pretty secretive, but several sources have reported that these stars all follow L. Ron Hubbard’s teachings.
Musicians and Celebrity Scientologists
Nancy Cartwright
Sure, it’s weird to think that Bart Simpson is a Scientologist. But it’s even weirder to think that Bart is a 50-year-old woman.
Beck
That’s right, kids, the weird guy who hit the big-time with his eclectic take on grungy folk/rap with 1994’s “Loser” is a Scientologist. We’re not sure if lame breakdancing and beatboxing are considered sins in the Church of Scientology, but we sure hope so.
Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley
Thank goodness Elvis isn’t around to see this.
Chick Corea
This jazz pianist/keyboarist has played with the likes of Miles Davis, Anthony Braxton and Stan Getz.
Juliette Lewis
Know for her acting roles in Natural Born Killers and Cape Fear, she now leads a (fairly terrible) rock band called Juliette and the Licks. No word on whether the Licks are Scientologists.
Billy Sheehan
Who? Yeah, there’s no reason you should immediately recognize this name—unless you’re a bassist. This bass player is often featured in instructional videos and music magazines, but he’s best known for his role in the band Mr. Big who had a hit with “To Be with You.”
Danny Masterson
Yup. The stoner kid from “That ‘70s Show.” Bummer.
John Travolta
Known for songs like “Summer Nights”, this Grease star is probably the second most famous Scientologist (crazy Tom Cruise being #1). With all the awful movies he makes, we’re just impressed he can still afford to be a member.
Isaac Hayes
Shaft? Yeah, that’s right.
Jason Lee
Star of “My Name is Earl” (and the skater in Sonic Youth’s “100%” video in 1992)
The list goes on and on, but you can find out more about celebrity scientologists here, or learn more about the practice of Scientology here.
Do you care if your favorite stars are Scientologists–or any other religion? Do you think it’s unfair that Scientology has gotten a bad reputation? Leave a comment and let us know what you think!
Bryan