The Masterson's Scientology roots: As Malcolm In The Middle's Christopher prepares for TV return how his famous family's religion formed a key part in disgraced brother Danny's rape case

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The Masterson's Scientology roots: As Malcolm In The Middle's Christopher prepares for TV return how his famous family's religion formed a key part in disgraced brother Danny's rape case

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In the world of Hollywood, the Masterson siblings once seemed like golden children. Danny Masterson, with his iconic role as Steven Hyde in That '70s Show, and Christopher Masterson, famous for his portrayal of Francis in Malcolm in the Middle, were stars on the rise.

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But what the public didn’t see was the deep-rooted influence of Scientology in their lives—a force that would eventually have a hand in one of the most scandalous legal cases in Hollywood history. As Danny’s disgraceful conviction unfolded, the church’s involvement—and the Masterson family’s troubled history with it—became impossible to ignore.

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