Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Multiple women accusedThe Sandmanauthor Neil Gaiman of s*xual assault, sparking a new controversy in the literary community. It isn’t the first time Gaiman has faced accusations after a July podcast covered the allegations of five women. One of the accusations was raised by his former babysitter, who went into the disturbing details of the assault.
The allegations against Gaiman are not looking great for Tom Cruise and his Church of Scientology. Gaiman’s parents were part of the church, while the author had distanced himself from the belief system. However, there are still rumors that Gaiman and his wife Amanda Palmer are secretly Scientologists. The rumor itself could prove damaging to the church.
The allegations against Neil Gaiman and their impact on Tom Cruise and the Church of Scientology
New York Magazinehas released a cover story, where reporter Lila Shapiro spoke to eight women who have faced s*xual harassment fromNeil Gaiman. Four of these women earlier appeared inTortoise Media‘s six-part podcast that brought out allegations against him in July 2024. One of these women worked as a babysitter to Gaiman and Amanda Palmer’s child.
“One false step and he’s gone”: ‘Logan’ Director Almost Killed Tom Cruise During 1 Stunt That Looked Much Safer Than Mission Impossible
The allegations against Gaiman have already erupted into a controversy.Tom Cruisecould likely be dragged into this mess due to Gaiman’s parents’ affiliation with the Church of Scientology. TheCoralineauthor was brought up in a Sussex neighborhood, where his family was part of the Scientology community.
During an interview withThe Guardian, Gaiman shared that he had no affiliations to the church despite the popular rumors. He shared that he had heard rumors of him being a“secret Scientologist”and that he had donated $29 million to the church. He further shared that he also heard the rumors that the church ordered him tomarry his wife Amanda Palmer.
Gaiman called these rumors“bonkers”and shared that he only believed in“the power of stories.”Even after his public denial, people refused to believe that he had no ties to Cruise’s cult community. Gaiman’s rumored ties could prove a headache for Cruise amid allegations.
Earlier, it was Cruise’s divorce battle with Katie Holmes that brought a bad rap to the actor and his belief system. Cruise has since regained the respect but the Church of Scientology still received flak. One of the recent events that clouded the organization in the grey was the incarceration of actor Danny Masterson.
Danny Masterson’s r*pe conviction brought a lot of scrutiny to Scientology
In May 2023, actorDanny Mastersonwas found guilty of the rpe of two women in two separate incidents in 2001 and 2003 at his Hollywood Hills home. Masterson was also charged in a third case for the rpe of his longtime girlfriend at the time, but the jury could not reach a verdict in this case.
Race to Oscars: Tom Cruise’s Worst Snub for His Greatest Role Is Most Relevant Today When Andrew Tate Is Running for Prime Minister
On June 28, 2025, Masterson wassentenced to 30 years in prisonin the case that began as a s*xual misconduct allegation in 2017. Masterson met all three victims in his case through the Church of Scientology. It was alleged that the church attempted to silence the victims. The church’s interference allegedly caused a 20 year delay in bringing justice to the victims.
After each victim reported the assault to the police, they were allegedly declared a suppressive person and ejected from the church (via LA Times). Gaiman’s issue may not be as damaging to the church but it could still bring unwanted attention towards them.
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3018
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
More from Hashim Asraff
Brad Pitt Hits Maximum Paranoia: Real Reason He Wants to Turn $12 Million Home Into a “Fortress” (Report)
Peacemaker Season 2: Frank Grillo Reveals John Cena’s Secret That He Never Saw Coming
Prince Harry Gave Royal Family Member a Bloody Nose in a Fist Fight
Recommended
Gen V Season 2: Total Episodes and Finale Date Revealed
We Were Liars Season 1 Ending Explained: Who Does Cadence Accidentally Kill?
Seth Rogen Had to Apologize for Comparing Clint Eastwood’s Biggest Movie to Inglourious Basterds
New ‘Harry Potter’ BTS Image Reveals Nick Frost’s Shockingly Perfect Look as Hagrid
Upload Season 4: How Many Episodes Will the Final Season Have?
Japan’s 10 Most-Watched Anime of 2025: Naruto Not Even in Top 5
danny mastersonneil gaimanTom Cruise
