Laura Prepon Hasn’t ‘Practiced Scientology in Close to Five Years’

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | August 17, 2021 |

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | August 17, 2021 |

Right off the bat, it took everything in my power not to write “Hot Donna Quit Scientology” as the headline, and to be honest, I’m not entirely at peace with that decision. Anyway, Laura Prepon turned a lot of heads today by revealing that she left the Church of Scientology five years ago. She doesn’t get into any specifics except to say that motherhood helped her “move on and evolve from that.” Of course, the old gossip hound in me can’t help but remember that she dated Christopher Masterson — Francis from Malcolm in the Middle — from 1999 to 2007, so God only knows what she knows about his brother Danny. Maybe reach out to Leah Remini, that’s all I’m saying. (People)

Awkwafina looks gorgeous on her first red carpet “in a minute” for Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings world premiere. (Lainey Gossip)

Insiders think that the Met Gala is no longer “cool” because the guest list is full of influencers. (Dlisted)

The White Lotus creator Mike White explains why those characters just disappeared in the finale. (Celebitchy)

Dude finally got a callback. https://t.co/2FvZ3EBWln

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) August 17, 2021

From Jen: Good news for Selma Blair. After receiving a stem cell transplantation, her battle with multiple sclerosis just took an up turn. (ABC News)

From Kayleigh: Kat Dennings uses fiance Andrew WK as a model to show off some “elegant bridal makeup.” (Instagram)

From Nicole: If I’m ever handed a note by a stranger in a restaurant that says “girl, run” you can bet your ass I’m not stopping to ask questions. (Newsweek)

From Petr:

the purity of this note al pacino wrote to robert de niro after watching raging bull 🤧❤️ pic.twitter.com/VD518mlTkq

— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) August 17, 2021

Carrie Underwood is getting rightfully blasted on Twitter for liking fascist beardo Matt Walsh’s latest anti-mask video. (The Wrap)

My man Jim Wright has a sobering read on Afghanistan. (Stonekettle)

And here’s a good complimentary video on who is to blame. I’ll give you a hint, it’s not any of the past four occupants in the Oval Office — without help anyway. (Beau of the Fifth Column)

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From Andrew: The build-up to the reveal here is… exquisite.

When you lie on your resume and still get the job. 😳😏😂🎷 pic.twitter.com/b1qLENavA1

— Fred Schultz (@fred035schultz) August 17, 2021