Jason Lee quits Scientology
Jason Lee has quit Scientology.
Although the ‘My Name Is Earl’ star was once one of the religion’s most famous Hollywood supporters, he has revealed that he and his wife Ceren Alkac are no longer involved with it.
Speaking to thedentonite.com, Jason – who moved to Denton, Texas just over one year ago – explained: "If Ceren and I had an idea for a business, it certainly wouldn’t happen at the cost of someone else’s. And being that we don’t practice Scientology, and that we aren’t particularly interested in opening religious centers in general, we have no plans to open a Scientology center.
"Quite a few rumors about me/us floating around but none of it’s true. We’re not here to buy up or change or take over Denton, put some kind of personal stamp on it. We’re just here like anyone else who wants to be a part of Denton’s very cool creative community, and to be involved and perhaps help where we can."
Jason, 46, and his second wife Ceren married in 2008 and he was previously wed to Carmen Llywelyn between 1995 and 2001.
Last year Carmen wrote a scathing article about her experiences with Scientology for Gawker.com.
She said: "Jason had been a Scientologist for about five years when we met. He was introduced through his ex-girlfriend, Marissa Ribisi, and her family. When I think back, I believe a part of me knew if I didn’t accept Scientology the marriage would be over before it even started.
"Jason and I had spoken about Scientology many times. Our relationship was serious; we had just moved in together. Eventually, I started to feel like he was forcing Scientology on me, past the point where I didn’t want to go any further. He would never stop talking about it. It became a source of contention and I realized that unless I accepted Scientology the way he did and the way he wanted me to, we would most likely cease to know each another."
