Russell Crowe sought advice from Tom Cruise about becoming a Scientologist - Daily Mail
The 51-year-old Gladiator star says he sought advice from Top Gun star Tom Cruise, known for his deep devotion to the controversial religion, when he contemplated signing up. Crowe said it was at a time when Cruise, 52, was married to Nicole... However, he says the actor did not try to peddle his beliefs and told him simply if he was interested in The Church of Scientology he would join of his own volition. The Oscar-winner told Interview magazine in 2005 that not being christened was 'a pretty big deal in New Zealand in 1964. '. In an interview with actor Paul Giamatti he said: 'Growing up, we always had this odd relationship with the church. 'So I'd go and have a look at a Catholic service or a Presbyerian service or an Anglican service. More recently a hard-hitting Scientology documentary by HBO entitled Going Clear alleged abusive practices went on at the religion's US headquarters, claims which have been strenuously denied by the Church. Crowe, who is currently starring in The Water Diviner, and who once revealed he was never baptised, says he never became a member, contrary to previous reports. Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
