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John defends Scientology

Wed 04 Jul 12:20 PM

John Travolta has hit back at gay rights groups who plan to boycott his new movie Hairspray.

The Grease icon has been accused of homophobia because of his Scientology beliefs, a religion which many believe to be intolerant of the gay lifestyle.

However, John who plays a woman - Edna Turnblad - in the remake of the movie musical defended his faith: "Scientology is not homophobic in any way. In fact it's one of the more tolerant faiths. Anyone's accepted."

Travolta added to The Scoop, "There is nothing gay in this movie. I'm not playing a gay man."