Leah Remini is known just as much for her upbringing in Scientology as she is for co-starring alongside Kevin James in the aughts series King of Queens. As the actress recently revealed, those two aspects of her life nearly collided.

Remini tells People that the Scientology organization encouraged her to bring James into the fold.

They always tried to get me to, [asking] Why is he not in? Why have you not promoted it to him? I was like, Because hes Catholic. What dont you understand about that? the actress, whos joined James on screen once again on Kevin Can Wait, said.

Yeah, but if you get him in, you gotta find out whats ruining his life I go, Theres nothing ruining his life, hes very happy. I know thats very hard for everyone to understand here, but he doesnt want anything to do with you, the actress explains in the video above.

They let it go after a while, but usually youd be expected to recruit, especially with somebody you work with for nine years, she adds.

The Church of Scientology has denied Reminis claims, saying in a statement, We had nothing to do with Kevin James and never attempted to recruit him to the Church.