Svoboda
|
Graniru
|
BBC Russia
|
Golosameriki
|
Facebook
Skip to content
PEOPLE
Search
Please fill out this field.
Magazine
Subscribe
Manage Your Subscription
Give a Gift Subscription
Get Help
Newsletters
Sweepstakes
Subscribe
Search
Please fill out this field.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Celebrity
Movies
Music
TV
Sports
Awards & Events
Books
Crime
Crime
Crime News
Serial Killers
Cults
Crime History
Human Interest
Human Interest
Real People
News
Astrology
Animals
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Food
Health
Home
Travel
Style
StyleWatch
Royals
Royals
Royals
StyleWatch
StyleWatch
StyleWatch
Shopping
Shopping
Fashion
Beauty
Home
Kitchen
Travel
Pets
Sales & Deals
People Tested
Subscribe
Magazine
Magazine
Subscribe
Manage Your Subscription
Give a Gift Subscription
Get Help
Newsletters
Sweepstakes
Follow Us
Entertainment
Celebrity
Movies
Music
TV
Sports
Awards & Events
Books
Crime
Crime News
Serial Killers
Cults
Crime History
Human Interest
Real People
News
Astrology
Animals
Lifestyle
Food
Health
Home
Travel
Style
StyleWatch
Royals
StyleWatch
Shopping
Fashion
Beauty
Home
Kitchen
Travel Products
Pets
Sales & Deals
People Tested
Subscribe
Celebrity
Person
Leah Remini
Leah Marie Remini is an American actress and activist. She made her acting debut in 1984, appearing in several episodes of the TV show
Who's the Boss?
, which led to a more prominent part in a spin-off series entitled
Living Dolls
in 1989
.
She featured in several TV shows in the following years, including small parts on
Cheers
and
Saved By the Bell,
as well as larger parts on short-lived shows like
First Time Out
and
Fired Up
. Remini got her big break in 1998, landing the role of Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom
The King of Queens,
which ran until 2007. She then starred in the CBS sitcom
Kevin Can Wait
from 2017 to 2018. Her movie roles include
Old School
(2003),
Handsome
(2017) and
Second Act
(2018) which she starred in alongside her longtime-best friend Jennifer Lopez. Remini has become a major voice of the anti-Scientology movement, leaving the church in 2013 after being raised in the practice since childhood. In 2014, she released her number one
New York Times
bestselling memoir
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
.
She also co-produced and hosted the documentary series
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,
for which she earned an Emmy award. She also co-hosts the podcast
Scientology: Fair Game.
She has been married to Angelo Pagán since 2003, and the pair have one child together.
Leah Remini Earns NYU Associate's Degree After 'Terrifying' 3-Year 'Journey'
Leah Remini Still Signs Fan Mail 17 Years After
King of Queens
Wrapped: 'What I Always Dreamed Of'
Leah Remini Is 'Screaming' Over Beyoncé Wax Figure: 'This Perimenopausal Woman Will Take Any and All Comparisons'
Leah Remini Says She Hates Sweet Potatoes 'More Now' During Thanksgiving Cooking Rant: 'What Am I Doing Wrong?'
Leah Remini Re-Lists Her Longtime L.A. Home for $12.5 Million After Price Cut — See Inside!
Julie Chen Moonves Thinks Leah Remini Has 'a Big Heart' Despite Attempt to Oust Her from
The Talk
(Exclusive)
Leah Remini Says Seeing TV Hubby Kevin James in 'King of Queens' Meme Resurfaced '25 Years of Amazing Memories'
Leah Remini and Kevin James Pay Tribute to 'The King of Queens' on Show's 25th Anniversary: 'So Grateful'
'PEOPLE Puzzler' Is Back Soon — Here's When to Watch!
Leah Remini Sues Church of Scientology for Stalking, Harassment and Defamation, Church Calls Allegations 'Ludicrous'
What to Know About Shelly Miscavige, the Wife of Scientology Leader David Miscavige
Who Is Leah Remini's Husband? All About Angelo Pagán
Leah Remini Celebrates Finishing Her Second Semester at NYU: ‘One of the Most Difficult Experiences'
'Old School' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Leah Remini Says Her Role as a Mom 'Changed Overnight' After Daughter Left for College
Leah Remini Says She and Husband Angelo Are 'More of a Mess Now' After Daughter Returns to College
'PEOPLE Puzzler' Season 3 Kicks Off Today — Here's Where to Watch!
Lisa Marie Presley Remembered by Linda Thompson, John Travolta, Leah Remini and More After Her Death
Celebrity Kids Leaving for College in 2022 and 2023
Jerrod Carmichael Jokes About Tom Cruise's Returned Golden Globes Trophies, References Scientology
Leah Remini Speaks Out About Kirstie Alley's 'Very Sad' Death: 'My Prayers Do Go Out to Her 2 Children'
'PEOPLE Puzzler' Is Back for Season 3 — Here's Where to Watch!
Leah Remini Posts Flashback to Daughter's Birth: 'The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me'
Leah Remini On Daughter's 'Bittersweet' Move to College: 'I Have Never Cried so Much in My Life'
JoJo Siwa, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Talk Leah Remini Being a 'Fun' Addition to 'SYTYCD' 's Judging Panel
Leah Remini Explains Why She Makes Sense on 'SYTYCD' 's Judging Panel: 'I Dance Every Day'
Leah Remini Replacing Matthew Morrison as 'SYTYCD' Judge After He Breached 'Production Protocols'
Leah Remini Celebrates Finishing Her First Semester at NYU: 'It's Never Too Late'
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini's Cutest Friendship Moments Through the Years
Leah Remini Hilariously Shares Why BFF Jennifer Lopez Is 'So Annoying' During Pool Day
Leah Remini Says Daughter Sofia 'Wouldn't Be the Strong-Minded Kid She Is Now' If She Hadn't Left Scientology
Leah Remini Is Returning to 'The Wendy Williams Show' to guest co-host with 'Drag Race's' Michelle Visage
'Wendy Williams Show' Taps Leah Remini to Guest Host Premiere Week amid Williams' Health Issues
Leah Remini Recalls Her Very First Scene with Ben Affleck from 1995's 'Glory Daze' : 'I Was Petrified'
Leah Remini's 'PEOPLE Puzzler' Game Show Gets Season 2 Premiere Date
'Saved by the Bell' : Mark-Paul Gosselaar on 'Undeniable Chemistry' and 'Real Kisses' with Leah Remini
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Cuddle Up in Photo Booth Pic from Leah Remini's Birthday Party
Leah Remini's 'PEOPLE Puzzler' Is Casting! Test Your Pop Culture Skills for a Chance to Win $10,000
'PEOPLE Puzzler' Renewed for Season 2 with Host Leah Remini
Leah Remini Shares Admissions Letter After Being Accepted into NYU: 'I Am So Excited, in Tears'
'PEOPLE Puzzler' Is the Ultimate Pop Culture Game Show — See Leah Remini Quiz Contestants for Their Chance at $10K
Sharon Osbourne Exits 'The Talk' amid Controversy, CBS Says Her Behavior Didn't 'Align with Our Values'
Sharon Osbourne Denies New Allegations of Racism and Bullying as 'The Talk' Extends Hiatus
'King of Queens' Cast Remembers Late Jerry Stiller During Virtual Reunion: 'Just the Greatest'
Leah Remini Opens Up About Her Newest Role as 'PEOPLE Puzzler' Host: 'I Love Connecting with People'
Jennifer Lopez Surprises 'American Idol' Singer Pia Toscano on Her Birthday
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Leah Remini and More Pay Tribute to Their Loving Mothers (Photos)
Leah Remini to Host New Game Show PEOPLE Puzzler That Will Test Pop Culture Knowledge
Demi Lovato, Glee Stars Ask Fans to Pray for Missing Naya Rivera: 'Don't Cut This Life Short'
Leah Remini Remembers Late Jerry Stiller As 'Much More Than a Comedy Legend'
Leah Remini Says Estranged Father Died Weeks Ago Without Her Knowledge: 'Scientology Took My Dad'
Leah Remini, Denise Richards and More Celebrities You Forgot Made Cameos On 'Saved by the Bell'
Leah Remini Says Jennifer Lopez Slapped Her 'So Hard' on 'Second Act' Set, She Cried
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini Hilariously Imitate Each Other: 'I Have Never Done That!'
Jennifer Lopez Admits She's Hooked Up in Her Trailer on Movie Sets Before
Jada Pinkett Smith Insists She Has 'No Interest' in Becoming a Scientologist to Leah Remini
Fired 'Kevin Can Wait' Star Erinn Hayes Has the Best Reaction to New 'Kevin Can F— Himself' Sitcom
Jada Pinkett Smith and Leah Remini End Their Public Feud: 'It Was Realizing There Were Two Broken Little Girls in Us'
Jennifer Lopez Gets Close to Milo Ventimiglia in 'Second Act' — 'I Love 'This Is Us' !'
Kevin James and Leah Remini Mourn 'Kevin Can Wait' After CBS Cancels Sitcom
Leah Remini Says Scientology Is Behind Allegations of Rape Against Paul Haggis
Kevin James Finally Reveals Why His Wife was Killed Off on 'Kevin Can Wait' : 'We Were Literally Running Out of Ideas'
Leah Remini Says J Lo's Scientologist Father 'Should Be Disconnecting From Her' Because They're Still Friends
Newsletter Sign Up
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Settings
Accept All Cookies