Actress Leah Remini and her husband, who have been married for more than two decades, have announced their separation. The couple, together for 28 years, posted a message on social media platforms saying they are approaching their impending divorce “with a positive outlook” because they made a decision that is in their best interests and those of their daughter. Remini married Angelo Pagan in 2003, and their daughter Sofia was born the following year. The couple’s joint statement made it clear that the family would remain close-knit. “We’re looking forward to creating even more cherished moments—just in a different way,” they said.
Remini and Pagan have amassed a significant fortune, with Mr. Pagan thought to have a net worth of around $25 million as well as a hugely successful Los Angeles restaurant. Remini had a lucrative and successful acting, writing, and production career. During the late series of her hit comedy, The King of Queens, she earned almost half a million dollars per episode. Ms. Remini starred in the New York-based hit with Kevin James from 1998 until 2007.
Since The King of Queens ended, Ms. Remini has starred in several Hollywood movies, but she has also gained a significant following and global fame from her stance against the Church of Scientology. The actress was a member of the controversial church from childhood until she sensationally walked away eleven years ago and began openly condemning its practices, including in a documentary series and a best-selling book.
Last year, she filed a lawsuit against the church, led by David Miscavige, for initiating a “campaign to ruin and destroy her livelihood.” She told reporters at the time that she was afraid to leave her house because of “harassment” from church members. Remini claimed she had been subjected to stalking and surveillance – a charge made against the church by other former members.
In 2022, an ex-Scientologist posted footage online showing members following her through an airport, surrounding her, and telling her to stop “committing suppressive acts.” They menacingly told the unnamed woman that nobody cares about her, and continually asked why she was in Los Angeles. The small group demanded that she leave the city, and insisted that her stance against the church was “pathetic.”
