Leah Remini On Scientology's Relationship To Media | CONAN on TBS

From an early age, Leah was taught that negative media coverage about Scientology was fake news.
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[@hakuron...]

I love Leah. She is showing us how Scientology manipulate ex-members. Leah Remini is a strong woman

[@mario0318]

For real. What she's doing is extremely risky given what we know of the Church. She's mentioned she's aware of this and if anything, the more she speaks out the more eyes are on her in case she mysteriously goes missing someday.

[@hakuron...]

I undertand you. But if she doesn't do this, nobody will. :-(

[@mario0318]

*~DK~* Yea. I'm all for her doing this.

[@MegaSheen15]

Raul Torres I'm sure she's beyond protected. She probably doesn't leave her house unless she's giving the clear from her bodyguards.

[@polynikes5631]

Strong women generally don't need to turn their faces into a mask to feel pretty. I respect her for speaking out against L. Ron's cult though.

[@guyperson3327]

Leah Remini is a hero. Not the first to speak out, but certainly one of the most effective.

[@RolandMcGruner]

Props to Team Coco for releasing this!!

[@Roy-G-Biv]

you can take the girl out of the Queens but you can't take the Queens out of the girl....whoa...

[@tritan74]

salt lamp jersey out of girl

[@Roy-G-Biv]

tritan74 I was referring to her character on King of Queens

[@RandomNest]

salt lamp That would be true if she was from Queens, but Leah's from Brooklyn. "Where Brooklyn at?!" (in my Biggie Smalls voice) LOL

[@Trapinnewyork44]

salt lamp You can also save 15% on your car insurance by switching to Gecko.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

RandomNest AGAIN I was referring to her character on KING OF QUEENS!

[@alreem9891]

Isnt she afraid theyre gonna come after her? Shes completely exposing them for the cult that they are

[@gordogunso]

Alreem Kamal who hasnt?

[@kryovulkan726]

Alreem K Sure, probably. But that doesn't really matter if you want to expose a toxic cult for what it is and warning others. It's worth it.

[@writershard5065]

Someone has to take a stand, and I'm glad she is. Also, Scientology can't really do anything about this. If they do react, and do something serious with her, people will notice now. And it will become big, leading to their own followers becoming more and more skeptical of them. They'll draw in too much attention. The only thing they can do is submit and take the beating, in hopes to avoid the ass whooping.

[@Chasfondue17]

I don't think they recognize her anymore.

[@mrmct5]

Alreem K psh let em come

[@chovue2363]

i just watched "going clear" last week. its insane how scientology started and even crazier how powerful the organization has gotten. i'm scared for all the children born into scientology.

[@Texas512forever]

Same for Catholicism

[@lesliewinchester8225]

What you haven't heard. Scientology does not like children. They can't use you and your money if you had 10 children. They are all doomed to die out. God's first commandment was to be fruitful and multiply. Charging interest on money is wrong to God. Money should not multiply. Food grows exponentially, it multiplies. God has helped us with Jesus our saviour by forgiving our sons and telling us to repent.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@Texas512forever Not really, people actually can leave catholicisim and they don't report on each other for even reading freaking news and so on

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@lesliewinchester8225 SHUT UP, noone asked. Go preach at your church to someone who actually cares.

[@thephoenixxy]

How are "horrible surgery", "too much botox", "shiny forehead" and "no facial movements" getting more attention than what she's saying?

[@giantturd5157]

Ahsan Zaman Because these are KZbin comments. If you come into these comment sections seeking sage advice and intellectual stimulation then I have some disappointing words for you.

[@Cadrid]

*Best Case Scenario:* Dumb, immature children with access to a computer. *Most Likely Scenario:* Dumb, immature teens/adults unable to grasp the seriousness of having a well-funded cult on US soil. *Worst Case Scenario:* The Church of Scientology has members brigading the comments section to distract people from the notion that The Church of Scientology is a malicious cult complicit in child labor, abuse, unlawful imprisonment, and possibly manslaughter/murder.

[@philsteakerson1797]

Ahsan Zaman because you have to look at her face when she speaks and her face is freaking people out.

[@thephoenixxy]

Cadrid Worst case scenario is all of your scenarios make sense.

[@williamsantana370]

i bet all the scientologists guy watch porn how the he'll is they saying they cant explore the internet

[@ja4645]

I miss King of Queens

[@flutgos]

Verena Shutty

[@hyonomgee]

at least there is reruns =/

[@washburn11000]

Verena me too, best show of all time imo

[@jtw.111]

It's such an underrated show. it's probably my favorite of all time. I've seen every episode countless times and still laugh

[@moneymaks24]

Sounds like every other religion lol

[@Koooo4]

It's exactly like every religion.

[@fluroflash2803]

Very wrong mate

[@Tizzo1982]

Can't even begin to tell you how very wrong you are, but, with little to no experience on your part, of course you'd think that way.

[@Freaky0Nina]

there is a difference between church and religion.

[@PrinceXTC86]

Lol Well of course... why don't we start throwing every religion together into the same pot, they're all SO ALIKE... Dumbass..

[@bonnevie9]

I'm proud of her

[@strategy]

Anyone else notice that she sounds a lot like an old Carrie Fisher. What's funny about that is that Carrie is also the name of the character Leah played in King of Queens. Not only that; Carrie Fisher played princess Leia in star wars which sound like Leah. And we've come full circle.

[@YourPalHDee]

I mean, they sound mildly similar at a push.

[@NicoleKrawczyk]

I though I was the only one. I hear Carrie in her voice...and she's also an eloquent woman, like Carrie.

[@karastur]

Good for her. When you are raised a certain way it is hard to stray from thinking a certain way or realize how messed up it is. Brave woman

[@Randomfuse]

damn her forehead is brighter than my future

[@moist_captain]

TheDbz97 It looks plastic

[@ThisGuyRides]

gotta wear shades....

[@FirebrandF5]

TheDbz97 😂😂

[@chacabaca]

TheDbz97 her forehead looks like it has a top coat of turtle wax

[@gunsfreak1994]

I just waxed her up. Was gonna take her for a surf at the beach.

[@evangreen3080]

Can I get an Amen on how stereotypically nasty the Scientologists are being here?

[@Evija3000]

I wonder what are those great things that Scientology does for the mankind...

[@adams6438]

Evija3000 well for one they think they have healing powers... john travolta touched someones (scientology believer) leg once and the person started walking again..

[@SolomonLi]

Down votes from Scientologists?

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

Solomon Li Scientologists got KZbin?

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

Oh gosh.

[@ojmj1984]

Only 114 on a video with over 300,000 views 😂😂😂😂

[@Cnith]

A science fiction based "religion" with a science fiction author as its leader... I wonder if this "religion" is fact or fiction!

[@Hoganply]

Well, it's a religion, and everyone knows the only appreciable difference between all religions is age, so I'd have to guess...fiction. :)

[@roaringlion433]

Where’s Shelly Miscavige?

[@kaemincha]

Leah is a great talker, I am very excited to see her cause waves within that community in the future.

[@aminafied678]

Her manicure is gorgeous!

[@anutpalgogoi9741]

She's talking on a serious topic and that's all you see. Don't wanna say stereotypes about women are true, but people like you don't make it so easy.

[@aminafied678]

@@anutpalgogoi9741 oh no! God forbid a woman compliments another woman’s appearance feeding the narrative of narrow-minded men that women can be either this or that but never both. U enjoyed the interview? Great. Didn’t like a comment (posted ages ago)? Great, keep scrolling ffs.

[@Alex632]

I've missed her so much!

[@warrenphilips8441]

Please stop using the words "church" and "parishioners" when speaking about Scientology. Scientology may call it that, but for the billions of us in a real religions we don't like being associated with a cult scamming victims.

[@Matt-hb7tu]

ironic

[@bamfyfe]

Realistic people find your REAL religion actually way more scary then Scientology and that weird mormon thing. *Made in America*

[@bamfyfe]

Isn´t it ironic?! Dont you think?!

[@hpdc2522]

Warren Philips That's pretty hypocritical also funny calling someone out for their ignorant beliefs.

[@qtip4747]

Saving this comment as the textbook definition of 'irony'.

[@wavetech_]

It's incredibly interesting to see that Leah has been taught how to communicate by the Church. She has some characteristics in her way, similar to how Tom Cruise addresses people. Always saying their name, touching them sporadically, even more so touching things that are usually not touched, like the desk. It's just a few, small but interesting things.

[@markherring3513]

Tom Cruise aint touching nobody in an interview.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

You're reaching a bit. Some people are just touchy-feely, and many people hit on desk or table while getting emotional during discussion. She of course took something from scientology in her approach but she's not like Tom at all. She's genuine and smart unlike him.

[@oatlord]

I like how diplomatically he asked the question "how could you be so stupid?"

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Only victimshaming idiots would call victims of cults (That were born into it) stupid. That's not what he implied, don't simplify.

[@JusticeAndrew]

Yes Leah shade Trump! Have been following this whole ordeal for two years since you did that 20/20 interview!

[@argumentativeindian8638]

She's such a brave woman..

[@MandiaM27]

I am soooo happy that I don't have excessive amounts of money and that I am highly educated that those cults won't have the reason to approach or the way to make me believe their lies

[@Skreamies]

She really is brilliant opening up truth about that cult!

[@Norioucha]

I love that she look to everybody when she talk, to not make anyone feel left out.

[@terryestepp2615]

Thanks to Conan for the brave questions and thanks to Leah for her candor in answering. Not too many stars seem to have substance .There just isn't enough integrity, humility and honesty anywhere... especially in Hollywood .

[@frost7478]

55 scientologists watched this clip.

[@dirbrody]

Good for Leah leaving that cult...

[@axellno1759]

She looks great.

[@samfilmkid]

aaaaannnnd there's a Scientology ad under this video.

[@TOPOTWO]

Did a blind drag queen do her makeup? She looks so much better on her tv show even in daylight. The makeup artist did a horrible job.

[@onee]

Robert Matthew Yeah, the light shouldn't reflect from her face. That's why they put make up on to begin with.

[@bradreviews]

Robert Matthew Maybe the makeup person was a scientologist. Hollywood is full of them.

[@countchocula2169]

Robert Matthew she was 15 years younger ...

[@prchix]

Scientology claims to be doing good and charitable work yet i have never heard or seen any charities sponsored by them, i.e.goodwill, salvation army, catholic charities

[@Aitor]

88 scientologists will get punished for watching this youtube video.

[@AdvocatusDiaboliFin]

Remember Lisa McPherson.

[@LeoCharles]

I LOVE YOU , LEAH

[@billiebergmann471]

so, Scientology told every memeber, that the News lies. Well. Rings a bell?

[@torpedohippo8493]

Some news lie, some do it knowingly, others do it out of stupidity and bad reporting by not checking sources because they want to be firsr, instead of being right.

[@skacoreification]

how long til they put a strike on this video?

[@Dotthel]

What exactly was the church supposed to be doing?

[@lemmykilmister9979]

How in the hell did an ad come up on here and I have adblock!!

[@yagges]

hearing her deep voice kinda makes me wanna rewatch koq tbh

[@525Lines]

Trekkies get together and do good stuff but Paramount doesn't want your house when you die.

[@daveybaby10]

What's the series there talking about I'm in the uk so don't get us stuff?

[@robertaylor9218]

Too real

[@elijahroberts3044]

Aubrey Anderson emmons on Scientology’s relationship to media Conan on CBS.

[@Arocks014]

I love how there's an ad for scientology below this video lol

[@martybyrnes4276]

Scientologists are afraid of Leah. You go girl!

[@johnsongtf683]

I've been wanting Leah for years

[@clodaghlyons3400]

Are we sure shes safe?! because I really wouldnt be able to sleep at night if I was her? o-o

[@ellenkh4422]

I'm not prone to admiration for actors...but I really, really admire her a lot.

[@smg9020]

Weird how this video had an ad promoting Scientology.

[@Emmolia972]

My mom is scientologist so as my brother and my step family... but im not. And i told the truth to my mother, she was conflicted by her feelings for me as a mom and her duty to get rid of her life as a scientologist to prevent me to " manipulate " the mind of my little brother... Which religion tells you to get rid of anyone who doesn't believe the same things as you do ? Please tell me because to me, thats not a religion... PS : i apologize if there is any grammatical fault, french here ;)

[@julianaf702]

Did anyone else get an ad from Scientology attempting to discredit Leah right before they watched this video...

[@mt-tag]

She's very brave. Thanks for your courage, Leah.

[@azultg4243]

I applaud her!!

[@heiligescheisse85]

She is an amazing, strong and beautiful woman! BUT FIRE THIS MAKE-UP ARTIST!

[@billmelaterplease]

Glad she got out. Hope she encourages more to wake up and get out.

[@Osiris_fc]

He asks why she couldn't see the lies , then makes Trump joke. Irony

[@quad9363]

I would love it if the show had more interviews like this, not the same old BS.

[@Dash991]

Wtf happened to her face??? She used to be gorgeous

[@crescentfreshbret]

cfm marko She was 9 when she joined Scientology.

[@TheTrinidad23]

I'm glad she's taking on scientology. They're not a religion

[@Mermaider]

I didn't expect Conan would actually discuss scientology with anyone! Let alone this woman who is an outspoken ex scientologist!

[@WomanLipstickLesbian]

don't degrade females with your comments online haters. commenters listen to her words. educate urself. geez so negative

[@drphot6050]

Somebody marched last weekend and forgot to stay in her youtube comment place lol... We're just teasing

[@jakewatson2660]

Mister Doctor I agree

[@WomanLipstickLesbian]

Unknown User who you? get back in the kitchen okay GO!

[@joanvargas7128]

Lesbian Bitch The Real L Word! don't worry because the only type of people who tell a woman to go to the kitchen is those who don't know what to do with one in the bedroom.

[@8mersag]

It's ok to degrade males though right? I mean obviously that is what you are saying otherwise you wouldn't have specified female. Yea people are dicks

[@candisesmith4704]

Poor Leah God love her shes sweating up a storm!

[@jackieeeap2]

103 thumbs down are scientologists

[@RiohBaby]

So fascinating. Remember, they taught her to work hard for what she believes in and it’s really a huge cult. Thank God for the common sense he gave her. She is a crusader and a beautiful human being. Keep fighting. These people need their freedom.

[@mech5]

Classic, after they learn they can't control you, they control the people around you and how they view you.

[@AshtreyGaming]

Sounds like another cult to me

[@springrain7454]

Love her, she's amazing!

[@joshuaguillory1070]

I love you, Leah Remini, Great job! and you, too, Coco ❤👍🤗😘😍😀🌷⚘

[@kirramoore7072]

scientology doesn't offer eternal life. Hollywood is so lost

[@LungMing23]

The world needs to know about this. Props to her for doing this and I watched her documentary about this and it was amazing and sooo disturbing.

[@bleedinketchup]

Bet scientology have a whole team monitoring all her videos

[@SpecRB]

I just finished listening to her on the ACS, weird

[@theflightfile9578]

Trump is a scientologist....Gold!

[@mzs186]

No Leah!!!!!!!! She had some face and lip done she’s already beautiful

[@omermorgan2276]

How did tom cruise came back to the show after this?

[@Gigifrancetexas]

Love HER

[@ttlpwn34]

I wonder if "Karen" is in this comment section, like she was in Leah's Reddit AMA lol

[@coldude2559]

does Tom Cruise go in everyday? even when filming?

[@katiedixon7971]

Yes they literally have to

[@wyfreak1]

That is why tom cruise wives left him and they are much happier

[@andre51292]

0:22 conan = SAVAGE!!

[@roberthrodebert9263]

She's turning into a Long Island grandmother.

[@unolisto]

is she lifted?

[@bugchingy]

I feel like if Leah Remini didnt make herself look so crazy when talking about scientology, she'd be off'd by now.

[@NibraasAhmad]

those are the best looking nails ive ever seen

[@lisanef04]

These people are all crazy. I think this is one of the only religions to tell people that they can only read certain things and if they read something different that they get in trouble for it

[@bleedinketchup]

Lol

[@SssagaBenches4U]

Look over there! That's a Cougar! I'm gonna poke it with a stick.

[@YohAquino2]

Kifflom.

[@SarwenUndomiel]

Who did her make up? Fire that person...

[@wyfreak1]

Scientology was reason my boss died she could have been saved by surgery amd their religioun forbid it

[@ninakore]

Leah said Scientologists would be discrediting her online and in the media. Look how many comments here are about her appearance. Like, she's hot af for her age. There's waaaaay too many shallow insults to warrant this.

[@buzzuser5950]

So why cant they find the COB David Miscavige and get an interview , why spend all this money on a film going Clear when you can watch the same on KZbin with all the clips and interviews that have been done Find the main man , Get a PI

[@ThcBanaman]

This actually has a lot of similarities with Trump supporters and people who inform themselves by questionable sources. The feedback loop hardly allows any possibility to critically think about information if you poison the well with the "biased media" claims. To add to that problem, sometimes media might actually be biased. Most people just don't feel like differentiating and doing serious, sound research.

[@Sekii1994]

I've seen here the other day in Sacramento.. I don't think she used botox, but the make up is so bad here, it's ridiculous.

[@JD43232]

Tom cruise could save himself and others by leading this march but he keeps his mouth shut. i don't get it....that guy lost multiple wives and his daughter over that church and is only now becoming sane again and seeing his kid again. He should've lead this back in 09