Tom’s new Brand of Scientology

Russell Brand.

Russell Brand.

Published Jul 23, 2012

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Following the rather unexpected break-up of his marriage, and the speedy divorce settlement, it appears actor Tom Cruise is keen to add to his other family. According to Hollywood snitches, Cruise wants to introduce his ‘Rock of Ages’ co-star Russell Brand to Scientology.

“Tom thinks Russell’s battle with alcohol and drug addiction is a way to reach out to the vulnerable,” said a source who claims Cruise wants the British comedian to be a spokesperson for the Scientology rehab project Narconon.

Meanwhile Brand, who only recently got divorced himself, says he feels a "responsibility" to ex-wife Katy Perry.

The British funnyman - whose divorce from the 'Part of Me' singer was finalised earlier this month - says although their 14-month marriage didn't work out, he will always have loving feelings for her.

The 37-year-old star said: "It was right for as long as it was right and now it's right that we're not together. I feel a responsibility to her - she's living in all of this (Hollywood) and I don't want her to read things that make her think I have anything other than love for her. Because I don't want her to be hurt."

Russell - who married Katy in October 2010 after dating for just a year - admits marriage is "hard" and takes a lot of work.

He told Culture magazine: "It's really hard to be married to someone. So really the fact is, this is a person I love and I don't want to hurt her."

Russell is now said to be dating former talent agent Isabella Brewster while Katy is romancing Florence + the Machine guitarist Robert Ackroyd. – IOL and Bang Showbiz

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