Will Smith says he's not a Scientologist. Again.
There's been rumor after rumor about Will Smith and wife Jada being converted to pal Tom Cruise's Scientology teachings, but the actor tells Fox News once again he ain't tryin' to hear that, see?
Roger Friedman cornered Smith at the premiere of Lakeview Terrace, which Smith co-produced with James Lassiter, and asked the actor if he granted a press conference with everyone's favorite anti-Scientology troublemakers, Anonymous.
“Not exactly a press conference, but I did talk to them,” Smith said. So is Big Willie a member of the church?
“I am not,” he said, but did admit the school he's funding in suburban L.A. is using some teaching methods from the CoS. Not that there's anything wrong with that: “You can take different parts of things you like and put them all together.” Just like a salad bar!
That sounds great and all, and even Anonymous seems satisfied with Will's answers to their questions (pointing out "his concern both as a parent and educator"), but we can't help but picture auditing sessions in the principals office. We'll have to wait and see how the Study Tech pans out.
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Everyone in Hollyweird is a scieno, against guns, want to adopt children from foreign countries instead of taking care of their own country, want to build schools in other countries, want to run their mouth on politics and think the "normal" people give a crap about their opinion. Seriously what good is happening in Hollyweird? ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING......
Posted by: Stephanie | September 18, 2008 at 10:59 AM
The Hogans and Scientology! What Clearwater is known for.
Posted by: David | September 18, 2008 at 03:40 AM
The CoS World HQ is in LA, but Clearwater is still the mecca "treatment" center. Agree they should get out of Clearwater so we can get an actual tax base.
Posted by: BP | September 17, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I'm cool with 'parts' of Christianity...
Posted by: DMS | September 17, 2008 at 07:43 AM
They are nothing but a cult that gets off without paying taxes.I think all these celebrities use as a place to hide their money.
Posted by: JM | September 16, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Since it seems like EVERYONE in Hollywood is now a Scientologist - why don't they move the headquarters out there and get the h*ll out of Clearwater? Freaks! I like some science fiction writers but I don't think any of them are worthy enough to be worshipped. Just too weird for me...
Posted by: Mary | September 16, 2008 at 05:01 PM