Leah Remini & Michelle Visage Have An Honest Conversation On Scientology, + Fight Against The Church
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
- Released: August 5, 2019
Leah Remini sits down with guest host Michelle Visage to discuss Scientology and why she continues to fight against the church, including its Fair Game policy. She explains why and how she finally left the church of Scientology and why it took her so long. Plus, the consequences of that decision.
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Scientology works hard, but badass women from New Jersey work harder.
Give me a break. As an adult she's always been in it for money and recognition. It's *ONLY* bc Tom Cruise wanted her punished or ousted that she turned. She's a modern day carpetbagger.
@@eileen1820 ok, Scientologist lol
@@sbg1911 Gross. I'm not a scientologist but I recognize a fake when I hear one. Nice try on Boomer thing lol
@@eileen1820 ok, Scientologist
@@eileen1820 But is she lying is all that matters to me?
Michelle is a phenomenal interviewer, she’s so warm and conversational but keeps things on topic
This is her average day to day life. She's a natural.
Maggie Smith Kühn I couldn’t agree more!
Yes she is amazing
She needs her own show
She did radio for years!
Michelle Visage walking out as soon as they started bashing the gays like the true gay icon warrior she is!!! I’ve watched Leah’s series and I was so shocked, but it’s nice to hear the view from someone who Just dabbled into the pool & walked out like Michelle.
Clearly Michelle is mentally stronger not to just injest what they preach.
Leah grew up in Scientology so I would trust her any day over someone who just dabbled lightly in it. Leah is a hammer of truth in this subject. I love her sheer honesty and straightforwardness. A lot is at stake for her here, i.e. her family, career and image, but she'd still rather fight for the truth than jeoperdise it when it comes to the corrupt roots of scientology.
Charles Coley She’s really not. Her experience is no different than someone staying in a Catholic Church that they grew up in.
Well Leah had been in since she was 9 yr old. She was in deep. Also her entire family was in (Nicole left permanently in 2003)Scientology. And knowing the disconnection policy,i don’t think anybody would risk that. Just remember too this is a CULT not a religion. And people in cults don’t realize they’re in a cult.
@Charles Coley thats harsh. she didn't walk in like Michelle. she was forced in as a child with a child brain still developing.
Positive vibes to Ms. Remini, I can't imagine all the people she's pissing off by speaking the truth.
👍
Yes, very brave.
Well said
She is not pissing me off even though she is exaggerating and not always speaking the truth.
@Why o Why Leah was not telling the truth when she said Scientologists do not believe in God. Maybe that was her personal belief, which she is certainly free to conclude. However, my studies there always lead me to the conclusion that God, a spiritual force and creator of the universe, does exist.
I still don't understand how someone can get past the "sci-fi writer invents religion" part of this..........
Right?
I don't understand how christians get by the book full of mistakes and immoral stuff and how their god impregnated a 14 year old to give birth to himself so he could forgive the original sin of a man who never existed, but we still have the sin so god failed....
true dat. sound like sci-fi to me...
stclairstclair I no right.... INSANE!!! But hey when you think about it then that goes for ALL religion, someone somewhere in time just wrote it and now millions and trillions believe it!! No different x
Hubbard started out as a sci-fi writer, but was also a pioneer in the field of mental/spiritual health. Starting with his first book, Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health, he shared his findings of a new technology he developed for how to cure mental illness WITHOUT the use of drugs, hypnosis or shock treatment.
Interesting, so many people commenting on the way these women look rather than about the truth about what they are saying.
T Franciet it’s because Leah usually makes expressions, yet her face looks frozen here. Nice display pic by the way.
@@joshuapotter9575 yes like she is purposefully trying not to convey any emotions. Weird.
@@iwantthetruthandnothingbut6521 she's frozen from Botox. No one can stop facial expressions that well. All she can do is talk and blink.
Exactly! People are sick and judgmental
Cause Leah looks hot. There is only one thing to say about scientology - "crazy". Miscavige is just a little freak - how could anyone listen to that midget ?
If Larry king ever has to pick a replacement I hope it’s Michelle
chaggot probably not if she replaces anyone it’ll be RuPaul on RPDR
Clarence Davis III have you seen the show? It’s been Michelle drag race for awhile until the UK season.
chaggot yes I’ve seen the show but it’s still Ru’s Michelle doesn’t always agree with the final deductions made.
Actually that's a wonderful replacement. She feels genuine
smiler I agree. She carries the same gravitas as him. She’s direct, she cuts through BS and gets to the point. She’s kind and open to all. They’re fairly similar.
Michelle will never tolerate bigotry against LGBT+ folks and for that we love her.
Leah will never tolerate pain inflicted upon free-thinkers and for that we love her.
I had no idea they were close and i couldn't be happier.
Leah is a GREAT Warrior. Period.
She is my hero and the reason I never became a scientologist
She's wonderful. I have about 174 reasons I never became a scientologist but she definitely reinforces them. (I'm just teasing🤣. 174 is excessive😉).
“Baby, you are a warrior. You’re doing really great work...”. Spoken for truth.
Thank you Leah (and Mike) for exposing the human pain, and financial cost, that the cult-business of Scientology burdens those with, who are unlucky enough to become involved with it.
You are an American hero. Full stop.
👍 I respect Leah so much for calling the BS out.
and really the whole Aftermath Foundation who're continuing the behind the scenes work of helping people get out and find healing.
Michelle Visage needs her own talk show on television. This one on one format. She asks the questions everyone wants to know in a way that only she can. I’d definitely watch. Loved this!
Honestly it would be better than Ru's. I agree with you. She is fearless and doesn't care what people think of her so she would be great.
"and Kirstie Alley was relevant" oh my god that was the best thing I've ever heard and now I love you too Michelle ♥
"And Kirstie Alley was relevat" ... BUUUURN lol
You heard that too huh ? Lol
@@tinareed3606 I noticed! Such a good burn!
De Esto Tenemos Qué Hablar hahaha but true!
Loved that!!!
🤣
How many people already suggested these two should have a podcast.
Shannon Henrion I would be so down.
Have you listened to the episodes of Rupaul and Michelle’s podcast what’s the tee which Leah guests on? They’re some of the best
THEY ARE SO GREAT TOGETHER!!
I pray Leah doesn’t end up dead or any of her loved ones. God bless her brave soul!!
My thoughts have been that too since she exposed this crazy place. She probably has someone patrolling the perimeters 🤞👍.
she won't. Too high profile. They'd never get away with it
@@GradyBroyles they got away with getting rid of Shelly Miscavige. Hasnt been seen 2007. Feared to be dead...yet nothing has been done!!
Leah is my hero. Respect. Stay strong.
She's so well-spoken and wonderful to listen to. I'm midway through her documentary series and it's incredibly interesting; It's sick what Scientology has done to people.
Konatada......It’s sick what ALL of these religious cults have done to people. Leah Remini is waking up people in other religions too. Speaking for myself, I started to see correlations between Scientology and the church I used to go to. I’ve heard others say the same thing. Time to wakey wakey from our sheeple slumber and trusting in the arm of flesh.
What scientology does to persons is not sick.. It is unhumanly Wrong!
I admire Leah Remini She's one of few people who has the strength to do what they feel is right. Love her.
Exactly!!
The important thing is that Leah found her way through all of that.
It’s so great that Leah has been extremely public about her break away from Scientology. It must take great strength, but she is exposing so much truth to the every day person that otherwise would have no idea this stuff is going on. Well done for covering this topic!
It's straight up badass. People have *no idea* what happens to critics that scare them. I mean leah and Mike have talked about it, but they're barely scratching the surface of it.
Leah is one of the few celebrities that I have respect for. I will miss her and her TV show revealing the atrocities of scientology.
The Aftermath Foundation is carrying on the work. Get involved!
Thank you Leah for all you’re help with the Jehovahs Witnesses. I left after 42 yrs and so glad people like you were there to help out all of this ❤️
Leah is her own person and always has been.
If she was always her own person she never would have been hoodwinked into that cult....don't get me wrong I love her and my respect for her knows no bounds all the more because once she was lost and blind metaphorically speaking but was able to wake up and not only smell the coffee but drink it by the gallon
@@Smartychase She was born into it..
Interstellar 😂😂
On the topic of Scientology never forget that Elizabeth moss is a Scientologist basically the height of hypocrisy given that she stars in a show about cults
You know she doesn't believe that $cientology is a cult herself though
I know right - it's terrifying to see how manipulative these things can be. I hope she'll be ok.
Never understood her situation. Scientologists aren't allowed to associate with people who discredit them or left the 'church', correct? Meanwhile she appeared on Chelsea Handler's talk show. Chelsea not only speaks out against Scientology but is bff with Leah.
@@sanaminatozaki2140 Yeah that is strange. Maybe Chelsea hasn't been declared yet...
@Brad Williams that would be so cool omg
I went to a church of scientology in D. C when I was 18. It was interesting, but all I remember was that they kept trying to get me to spend money on courses. I grew up in a church, and I never had to PAY for a course or church. That´s a red flag right there.
This is lovely. Women praising each other so openly sincerely x
We’ve been doing that for ages (I’m a lady).
The thing is doing the same when we turn our backs.
Women
Leah Remini looks absolutely gorgeous, I'm in awe of her courage and unrelenting commitment to fight the insidious dangerous cult of Scientology
Warrior is so CORRECT!!!! I AM PRAYING FOR LEAH AND HER FAMILY. EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
She’s indeed brave. When people feel terrified to be discovered in something nasty they can do crazy things such as killing to silence.
So it's true what I heard about Scientology crippling anyone who speaks negatively about Scientology. Amazing!
@MsYogaGrrrl Scientology will not last for long if this is true. It's not a church then. It's evil!
@MsYogaGrrrl Incredible Miss Lovely is so good. Sickening, but good book.
@@tonyeclau mmm. yeah. not so much. This has been true of Scientology for 50 years. It's not gonna be ended by scandal.
Scientology is a cult that after 50 years has gained a lot of power. And they do their best to keep their roots in the government.
Love Leah. I hope she continues speaking out and shedding light.
Leah 💓 “Loud and Clear”
We Love u all and support u !
What a pleasant surprise!! I love Michelle and Leah!
“SCH-Fear” 😂 I literally cannot.
I would’ve loved this interview to have been like 10 times longer.
I admire both of those wonderful women!!! True friendship is so hard to come by. Leah Remini’s dedication to helping people thru this business Masquerading as a religion is unparalleled!!!! May God continue to bless her and keep her along this journey!💛💛
Love you both!
Edit; The way a person looks while telling a serious problem in the world doesn't matter. I could careless what these women do to them selves. It's the message, seriously people give it a rest. Everything is always appearance appearance appearance, I'm so tired of non stop comments on everything we read look every dang place. Sheesh!
It doesn't even matter to the people saying it. That's OSA trying to s**t all over comment threads where Scn is being criticized or exposed. The idea is just to make people's eyes glaze over and not participate.
Yes what has appearance got anything to do with this video?!?!? People are so image driven these days it's just horrible and self obsessed. Her value doesn't lie in her looks, her value lies in her brains and her message. I am so saddened that this world cares more about looks than an incredibly important message!! She could be telling the world the secret to world hunger and people would still be talking about her face, that's not a world I want to be a part of.
*could not care less
I’m a Christian and I went to a Scientology church in Sydney with my brother-in law when I was 15 as we both where very curious as to what they where teaching . They told me after I did a personality test that my family was abusive and I needed to leave them and come to the church. They did say to me I could be a Christian and a Scientologist at the same time. When my brother Inlaw over heard that he took me and walked out and told me to never set foot into one of these places again. Now watching this I’m so glad he did and now being 28 seeing how it’s so easy for people to get trapped in their manipulation
Always love Leah. I’m glad she’s speaking out against this demonic “business”.
I have SO much respect for Ms. Remini and the team she works with on helping former scientologists and educating the public about how bad that cult is.
Fair Gaming is vindictiveness and vengeance, and both of those things are inherently evil.
And violent and stuff
Not always...But bullying is. Vengeance is not evil. Bullying IS
Fair game is even worse, because it's pure cold strategy. It cares nothing for the humans involved.
Vengence implies that there was something wrong done to the Scientologists originally by their victims. There wasn't; people simply spoke the truth and tried to get away from this cult. Scientology bullying is unprovoked and that's what real evil is; it creates its own motivation, out of pure malice and greed.
@@pythagorasnine you're right. But remember. Scn's see themselves as victims of religious persecution. To *them* it is vengeance. Vengeance is something of a virtue in Scientology. If one is able to get "vengeance" the success of it stands (to them) as proof that the original grievance was righteous.
It’s so brave of Leah to speak up and tell the truth about Scientology! I so admire her for doing so!
Leah Remini and Mike Rinder are BOSSES!!!!
MR is amazing. He really doesn't get enough credit for how much he has transformed as a human, and how great he has become.
So Larry has passed and Michelle would make an excellent replacement.
I love Leah and admire her dedication to exposing Scientology and their corrupt “doctrine.” Fighting the the good fight until the end. You go girl! ❤️
“Kirstie Alley was relevant” 😂😂
I've never not loved Leah. From the 90s to the 2000s to the nows.
HRH same.
I was a little girl and obsessed with her from king of queens . I thought she was so pretty
She's perfect in every way possible
HRH Seriously, from Saved by the Bell to King of Queens, both those were shows I watched everyday. She’s hilarious, beautiful, and when she’s Leah and not playing a character we get to see how intelligent and strong she is. She’s always given off that tough vibe with her accent, but she is a wonderful brave woman who just deserves any success and happiness she gets.
@@GabrielTheMagolorMain That was beautifully said! I also love her authenticity. What you see is what you get. I love people like that.
Michelle needs her own talk show!!!
So refreshing to hear this genuine conversation between friends
“Shphere’s”....and we’re off to the races!
Michelle, I really wish you had a show of your own. It would be so refreshing to see a SMART talk show host!
Leah Remini’s dress is gorgeous. Her heels too😍 She’s so pretty!
I wish they had a tv show together. Absolutely amazing chemistry
Wow. I applaud Leah. So brave to speak this truth!
Love her and the work she's had done looks fantastic. She's a brilliant and beautiful woman.
I agree. She's gorgeous. Very Gia Carangi/Young-Cindy Crawford-ish
Keep going Leah. I support you and I am so amazed at how you are standing up for the truth. Never stop.
These two adore each other and you can feel it through the screen
I like how Leah is so honest about this institution/business. Leah knows what she's talking about!
I was in a cult for 20 years. When you leave it’s traumatizing but good obviously. The Aftermath program resonated with me so much. I hope for the sake of all the people who are stuck in Scientology that it gets taken down.
What cult was that?
There's something between your teeth ! The Door/Potters House
@@traceyaz125 what's that? Got nothing to do with Harry Potter I suppose...?
Nvm I googled
Michelle and Leah need their own show or podcast. They truly are a dynamic duo
To everyone commenting on Leah’s face: I won’t lie, I see it too. I’ve always thought Leah is just stunning & a very beautiful woman. Like, if I was attracted to women (in that way) I’d find her very attractive. 😉 Obviously being a certain age in the industry it’s common to get some Botox here & there. My guess is that she just had some work done & there wasn’t enough time for her face to “adjust” before they filmed this. Or perhaps she just had an unfortunate reaction but either way it’s temporary. Leah is a beautiful woman inside & out so let’s focus on the story people. 😊
its the make up
I honestly thought she looked stunning here (and I am someone who does not like faces that look like cosmetic surgery was done). And yes, of course her message is more important.
Stop being so sensitive
It looks like a digital "smoothing" filter (air brushing) has been used on both their faces to me. It has a very particular look and they use it alot now on peoples faces in tv, movies and photos, especially the movie posters the actors are unrecognizable from the amount of digital smoothing done to their faces and bodies. Get used to it it's how all tv people will look soon.
Matthew, well said! 👏
People need to focus on the dangerous cult of Scientology, and stop criticising people all the time. They're real people with feelings! What she does with her face is up to her. She's an incredibly brave woman to be doing what she's doing. It's dangerous to leave Scientology and speak out the way she has done. Kudos to her!
I love, absolutely love both of these women, to the moon and back!!!
Leah is one of the most BEAUTIFUL women on the planet.
PLK 😊💜 Absolutely!
PLK grow up
Paul Topp
hello, I'm just curious how my comment that Leah is a beautiful women would constitute u telling me to grow up? am I missing something.
Her beauty makes up for the sound of her drunk sailor voice!!! LOL
Go, Leah Remini! I believe you 100% and hopefully, you and the others that know the truth can take that cult down!
I can’t imagine how much they t freaking out about her popularity and speaking out against it.
Seth Bender they,l probably carry on unscathed that’s the kind of unjust world we live in.. money talks sadly 😞 x x
@@claireosborne692 They definitely aren't carrying on unscathed, or they wouldn't constantly putting out smear campaigns, desperately trying to ruin her reputation.
American Made by unscathed I mean still in business!! X x
MMM. Nah they're freaking out. But you'll never see it except in little hints here and there over long periods. They're really good at keeping their internal freak-outs... internal.
completely off topic: the amount of makeup on american women... insane!
Leah has opened the eyes of the World.
FREAKEN beautiful and courageous women. LOVE women like this.!!!
Leah has a lovely voice. Very soothing yet powerful.
Total respect, amazing warrior women taking on the ‘takers’ when I turned 50 I vowed no more takers in my life.
I absolutely loved seeing this beautiful supportive genuine friendship between these two amazing women! 💜
Michelle is a really good interviewer good for her
I have so much love and respect for Leah - she’s a warrior and a hero.
Michelle needs her own interview based show. She actually lets people talk and tell their own stories which is refreshing compared to the majority of late night hosts
Stay strong lady holding a good thought for your family as well
I just googled the price list........... this is just banannas AF !!!
I love love love Michelle as an interviewer! I was watching this and thought she just fits in so well, and I enjoy listening to her.
Leah would be the type of person I would like to hang out with. You Look Fabulous, Leah!
Love you Leah . Keep strong. I love the mutual sarcasm
You both look phenomenal! Amazing on the outside and inside! Strong, intelligent, fierce and beautiful women! Wonderful interview. Well done both of you for standing strong by your truth!
She is so refined as an interviewer. She digs deep. She is Larry's protege.
I've been following Lisa's journey and love everything about this interview, these 2 very strong and very relatable women are so easy to listen to.
Can we give a shout out to”The Aftermath Foundation” for it’s wonderful work in offering a helping hand to members ,upon realizing the true motives of this Cult,in getting them back on the track of life after the Cult had taken everything from them...!!
YASS! I been mentioning them here and there in this thread. If people want to know how to get involved. That's your way. Donate and/or volunteer for the Aftermath Foundation. Since 2009, there has not been a single point of contact for people seeking help to get out since Bob Minton's org was shut down. The work continues as it has since 2009.
Dear Leah we need you back the fight isnt over, please please start a new season...
OMG. What a crazy things... I'm gagged about it.
Police case.
Congratulations for the interview.
So happy to have stumbled across this... Thank you for sharing and love you both!
I love Michele Visage guest hosting omg this is perfect 💙
the dynamic they have is just lovely to watch
I want to be Leah Remini when I grow up.
TIL that Michelle and Leah are close friends and I am so happy that they are! I love them both!!
Sorry, but whatever Leah has done -- she looks friggin INCREDIBLE. I say this as a 40 year old man. She's never looked better
I love them together! So happy to see this
I wish they had a Talk show or a Podcast together...I could listen to them discuss and debate anything.
oooh for realz.
leah and michelle look SO GOOD HERE OMG!!!
Funny how Scientology doesn't believe in god yet they condemn homosexuality? What does that have to do with any of their beliefs if they aren't stealing the same judgemental aspects of Christianity or Catholicism
Kanikapila Ho'ohanai
I’m catholic and have studied Islam because I have friends who practice it and let me tell you that Scientology and Islam have absolutely nothing to do with each other.
As a matter of fact Muslims recognize Christianity and Judaism as true religions and facts. The only difference is that to them Jesus was a prophet sent to us before Mohamed, not God itself.
Isn't Tom Cruise the biggest closeted homosexual in Hollywood, along with Travolta but that doesn't count cause they pay the BIG bucks
@2300 Slatt A lot of cultures, specifically Polynesian cultures accepted all lifestyles until Europeans brought religion to them and enforced to them it was "wrong". So if you don't have teachings of a god you follow telling you its wrong and you still are bothered by how someone else lives their life then you're just a basic prejudice person with no foundation in your belief.
@2300 Slatt Many species of animals show homosexual behavior. Not to mention homosexuality could be a natural way of nature controlling its population. We as humans do so many things that go against nature yet people choose to focus on the one that bothers them.
2300 Slatt As an atheist and a biological scientist I can assure you science does absolutely agree with homosexuality, as Lana has explained it is observed in many species across the planet. Clearly you’re ignorance is the insult to atheists 😑😑
Wow I love love love that Leah is spreading the truth about Scientology she is amazing
I just keep looking at their nails like 😍 Leah’s nails are ALWAYS on point!
Great chemistry between this two, great friendship, great interview
Michelle’s interview skills are through the roof and it’s nothing to do with the fact that Leah is her friend. In years to come Leah will be championed as a beacon. And I’m just going to be immature and say daaaamn gurl your face is beautiful
Leah is such an inspiring and powerful woman. I really wish her all the best.
They both are beautiful, great conversation❤️