In a recently released tell-all book, former high-ranking Scientology member Mike Rinder unveils surprising details about the church’s efforts to hide John Travolta’s alleged homosexuality. Rinder mentions witnessing Travolta in intimate moments with a male masseuse, including a kiss. The Church of Scientology, wary of harm to Travolta’s image as a straight family man, reportedly went to great lengths with PR campaigns and legal actions to squash these rumors.

For years, despite ongoing rumors and accusations, Travolta—who was married to actress Kelly Preston until her passing in 2020—has presented himself as heterosexual. Former executives of Scientology suggest that Preston might have been aware of these rumors. However, she potentially ignored them due to the church’s emphasis on dismissing negative media claims. Travolta’s commitment to Scientology, bolstered by Preston’s devout beliefs and the church’s unwavering support, may have been key to keeping these secrets under wraps for so long.

These revelations underscore how Scientology exerts significant control over its members, including high-profile individuals like Travolta. The church’s efforts to manage public perception to its benefit are telling. Travolta’s alleged secret life and the church’s attempts to hide it expose the intricate and powerful dynamics within Scientology and their determination to maintain an image of flawlessness.