Scarlett Johansson is putting an end to one former Scientologist's claim that she "auditioned" to date Tom Cruisefollowing his 2001 divorce from Nicole Kidman. 
 
 During an appearance on Megyn Kelly Today, Brendan Tighe said he was working as a member of the actor's Scientology security team when he accidentally came across "reports" revealing the names of women who allegedly auditioned to enter a relationship with Cruise. According to Tighe, one of those women was Johansson. 
 
 In a statement to E! News, the actress rejected his assertion, saying, "The very idea of any person auditioning to be in a relationship is so demeaning. I refuse for anyone to spread the idea that I lack the integrity to choose my own relationships. Only a man aka Brendan Tighe would come up with a crazy story like that." ||||| By Radar Staff 
 
 Could Scientology’s most famous ambassador be parting ways with the church? 
 
 A shocking report in the new issue of Star magazine, which hits newsstands Friday, details recent twists in Tom Cruise‘s life that’s spurred speculation the Days of Thunder star might be inching away from the controversial institution he’s become synonymous with. 
 
 “Tom hasn’t admitted that he’s definitely leaving Scientology for good,” an insider says of the new developments. “But he’s distanced himself from those in the church and has been hanging out with good friends who aren’t part of the religion.” 
 
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 Sources say an introspective Tom, 50, is weighing the damage his affiliation with the controversial church has done in his relationships with ex-wives Katie Holmes and Nicole Kidman, as well as ex-girlfriend Penélope Cruz. 
 
 “Tom’s been leaning on friends who have different perspectives, getting advice on moving on from Katie as well as on everything he’s been going through with Scientology,” the insider said. “He’s finally seeing that being such an advocate for Scientology hasn’t served him as well as he’d hoped — he’s gone through three divorces, and his public perception has sunk to an all-time low.” 
 
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 And if that didn’t provide enough food for thought, the Mission: Impossible star is pondering what impact his devotion to the cause might have in his relationship with his only biological child, Suri, who Katie holds primary custody of. Tom has shown to be a very devoted father to Suri in the past, setting up some difficult decisions to make if the church drives a wedge between he and his daughter in the future. 
 
 For more on these shocking developments, check out the new issue of Star magazine, on newsstands Friday. 
 
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 Katie Holmes Is Making ‘All The Right Moves To Escape Scientology,’ Says Former Celebrity Recruiter ||||| Actress Leah Remini released a tell-all book about her life as a Scientologist and life after leaving the faith. 
 
 In the book, she shares spills secrets surrounding one of the most influential members, actor Tom Cruise. 
 
 Leah admits that when she first met Tom Cruise, she felt like it was a “magical” moment. She explains that whenever Tom came to the Church, the entire building was on lock down and she would wait in the courtyard until he was finished. One day, one of Tom’s handlers came to her and said, “I just want you to know that Mr. Cruise is here, but it’s fine for you to walk through.” She eventually met Tom and described him as having a “magical quality,” and made her feel like she was the only person in the world. 
 
 
 
 
 
 After knowing Tom for some time, Leah was invited to his 2006 wedding to Katie Holmes. She was told to bring her longtime friend, Jennifer Lopez and Lopez’s husband, Marc Anthony as her guests. The wedding was considered, “official church business” and was constantly monitored by Scientology members. During the reception, Leah claims that Scientology handlers tried to keep her away from Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and even told her to arrive separately from them even though they got ready together. It wasn’t until Jennifer told the church handlers, “she’s with us,” that they left Leah alone. 
 
 During the reception, Leah said that she heard crying coming from the women’s bathroom and found Katie and Tom’s baby, Suri, lying on the floor with three women, including Tom’s sister hovering over her. 
 
 After about five minutes I headed to the bathroom to offer some help. When I opened the door, I found three women, including Tom’s sister and his assistant, standing over the baby, who was lying on the tile floor. I didn’t know if they were changing her diaper or what, but the three women were looking at her like they thought she was L. Ron Hubbard incarnate. Rather than talking to her in a soothing voice, they kept saying, “Suri! Suri!” in a tone that sounded like they were telling an adult to get her shit together. 
 
 Leah picked the crying baby up off of the floor and got her a bottle which stopped the crying, “Then Tom’s sister turned to me and said, ‘Thank you,’ as if I were being dismissed.” 
 
 After the wedding, Katie Holmes wrote to church officials and claimed that Leah had ruined her wedding. Katie claimed that Leah was “very upsetting” and was a “poor example to others.” Leah later had to endure weeks of auditing until she finally admitted to the accusations. To make up for it, Leah gave attendants gifts and donations and even wrote a personal note apologizing to J.J Abrams with a gift basket. 
 
 To apologize to the bride, Leah spent $2,000 to have the invitation and several wedding mementos framed for Katie. After recieving the gift, Katie texted Leah with, “”Just handle it with your MAA.” A “MAA” is a “Master-at-Arms,” who oversees ethics at the church. Harsh. 
 
 (H/T Vulture) ||||| By Radar Staff 
 
 As Tom Cruise‘ and Katie Holmes gear up for what could be one of Hollywood’s nastiest custody battles, one thing they will definitely be fighting over is Tom’s dedication to raising their daughter as a Scientologist, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. 
 
 As we previously reported, the couple announced their shocking split Friday after five years of marriage with Holmes filing for divorce in New York City and requesting sole custody of six-year-old Suri. 
 
 “Katie does not want Suri raised as a Scientologist or raised under the tenets of the church,” a source close to the actress tells RadarOnline.com. “She wants her to enjoy a ‘normal’ upbringing with a wide variety of friends and a good schooling. She believes that will not happen if she is raised as a Scientologist; it’s one of the major things she and Tom fought over when they were together. Now they are apart she is adamant she is going to have Suri raised outside of the church. 
 
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 “Katie even enrolled Suri in a Catholic pre-school a few years back, which Tom grudgingly agreed to after a lot of fights, but not as a long term measure. He wants Suri raised and schooled as a Scientologist and wants her friends to be fellow Scientologists.” 
 
 A source close to Cruise tells RadarOnline.com that Katie could be gearing up for the fight of her life as Tom will NEVER allow Katie to take his daughter away from Scientology. 
 
 “Tom is incredibly passionate about Scientology, this isn’t just some hobby for him and he doesn’t just act as a spokesperson,” the source says. “He truly believes in the church and its teachings and truly believes that it is imperative that his children are raised as Scientologists. Tom believes Scientology changes people’s lives for the better and, obviously, he wants what is best for his children. 
 
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 “Tom will move Heaven and Earth to ensure Suri stays a Scientologist, at least until she is of an age to make a decision to leave on her own accord. But until then, make no bones about it, Suri will be raised within the church.” 
 
 While Katie is likely to raise the issue of Scientology during their custody battle, as RadarOnline.com previously reported, attorneys from both LA and New York have stated that it would be “unconstitutional” for a judge to involve him or herself in issues pertaining to Suri’s religious upbringing. 
 
 “If there are tenets in the religion that spell out certain ways to raise a child, and Katie doesn’t feel that’s working for Suri, maybe because she’s acting out a lot, or not doing well in school, or has developmental issues, then that would be what she uses — the litmus test would be what is in the best interest of the child,” top Los Angeles divorce lawyer Grace Jamra told RadarOnline.com. 
 
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 “Katie doesn’t really need to use Scientology as the basis or reasoning to get sole custody.” 
 
 New York-based family law attorney Bernard Clair concurred, telling Radar a judge would not consider Tom’s religion and its practices as reason enough to grant Katie full decision-making power over their daughter. 
 
 “I am hopeful that a judge would not give too much credence to the fact that someone is a member of a particular religion or particular thought-based organization,” Clair said. “It’s only relevant if it impacts the decision making of the parents. 
 
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 “If any parent’s religion impacts on that parent’s ability to act in the child’s best interest, then that’s going to be a factor for consideration. But in and of itself, how someone practices religion, should not matter. It is only down to whether a parent interacts with the child positively or negatively. If the religion of the parents causes it to be negative then that needs to be looked at. 
 
 “Just the fact that Tom is a Scientologist should not matter,” he added. 
 
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– During an appearance on Megyn Kelly Today Wednesday, former Scientologist Brendan Tighe said that Scarlett Johansson once auditioned to be Tom Cruise's girlfriend. Johansson was having none of it, quickly hitting back with a statement to E! News. "The very idea of any person auditioning to be in a relationship is so demeaning," it reads. "I refuse for anyone to spread the idea that I lack the integrity to choose my own relationships. Only a man aka Brendan Tighe would come up with a crazy story like that." In his interview with Kelly, Tighe claimed to have learned of the audition when reports from Cruise's handler were accidentally printed on Tighe's printer. The report said "it didn't go well," Tighe said of the audition, adding that another actress, Scientologist Erika Christensen, had to "disconnect" from Johansson as a result of it not going well. "Because Scarlett wasn't interested?" Kelly said. "Correct," Tighe said. The Church of Scientology also disputed Tighe's claims. As for Cruise, he's also in the tabloids due to a report that he's trying to make plans to see Suri, his daughter with Katie Holmes. Gossip Cop says those reports are false, though the site does note Cruise hasn't seen Suri, 12, in several years.