Josh Brolin has shared an extraordinary story about the late actor John Travolta's alleged use of Scientology to "heal" Marlon Brando. According to Brolin, Travolta believed he could use Scientology techniques to improve Brando's health and well-being. The incident, which Brolin witnessed firsthand, left him bewildered and questioning the nature of their beliefs.
In a recent interview with GQ, actor Josh Brolin recounted an astonishing encounter with John Travolta and Marlon Brando. The incident occurred during the filming of "The Gambler" in 1994, when Brolin was 26 years old.
Josh Brolin's Shocking Account of John Travolta's "Healing" of Marlon Brando
According to Brolin, Travolta, who is a prominent Scientologist, approached Brando, who was suffering from various health issues at the time. Travolta, Brolin alleges, informed Brando that he could use Scientology techniques to "heal" him.
Brolin was present when Travolta and Brando sat down together. He describes the atmosphere as "very strange" and "kind of surreal." Travolta, he says, began talking to Brando about Scientology, explaining its principles and beliefs.
To Brolin's astonishment, Travolta then instructed Brando to hold out his hand. Brando did so, and Travolta placed his hand on top of it. Brolin watched as Travolta began applying Scientology principles to "heal" Brando.
"It should have been a joke, but it turned out to ...," Brolin said. "I was just watching this and thinking, 'What the f**k is going on?'"
Brolin recalls that Travolta continued to talk about Scientology and its benefits, while Brando remained quiet and respectful. However, Brolin could sense that Brando was not particularly receptive to Travolta's attempts to convert him.
The incident left Brolin deeply unsettled. He questioned the validity of Scientology and wondered why Travolta was trying to impose his beliefs on Brando.
"I think Marlon was just being polite," Brolin said. "He was like, 'Listen, this is what I believe. If you want to believe it, that's fine. If you don't, that's fine too.' But I don't think he was buying it."
Brolin's account provides a glimpse into the controversial practices of Scientology and raises questions about the extent to which some Scientologists may go to promote their beliefs.
Marlon Brando remained a practicing Catholic throughout his life and never publicly endorsed Scientology. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 80.
John Travolta remains an active Scientologist and is considered one of the most prominent members of the organization. He has used his celebrity platform to promote Scientology and has been involved in various initiatives related to the religion.
