Leah Marie Remini is an American actress best known for her comedic roles in television. She achieved fame for playing Carrie Heffernan, wife of Kevin James's character, on the long-running sitcom "The King of Queens". She later reunited with James on another sitcom, "Kevin Can Wait".
June 15, 1970: Birth of Leah Remini
Leah Marie Remini was born on June 15, 1970.
1989: Leah Remini stars in "Living Dolls"
In late 1989, Leah Remini starred alongside Halle Berry in "Living Dolls", a spin-off of "Who's the Boss?". The show ran for twelve episodes.
1991: Leah Remini appears in "The Man in the Family" and "Cheers"
Leah Remini had a supporting role as Tina Bovasso on ABC's sitcom "The Man in the Family" in 1991. That same year, she also appeared on "Cheers" as Serafina, a role she reprised in 1993.
1991: "What About Bob?" is released
The Frank Oz comedy "What About Bob?", on which Leah Remini's project "What About Barb?" was based, was released in 1991.
1993: Leah Remini appears in "Cheers"
Leah Remini appeared in "Cheers" as Serafina in 1993.
1994: Leah Remini auditions for "Friends"
In 1994, Leah Remini auditioned for the role of Monica Geller on "Friends", but the role ultimately went to Courteney Cox.
1995: Leah Remini appears in "First Time Out" and "Friends"
Leah Remini appeared in the short-lived series "First Time Out" and guest-starred in an episode of "Friends" in 1995.
1996: Meeting Angelo Pagán
Leah Remini met actor Angelo Pagán at a Cuban restaurant in 1996.
1997: Leah Remini appears in "Fired Up"
Leah Remini appeared in the series "Fired Up", which ran from 1997 to 1998.
September 21, 1998: "The King of Queens" Premieres
"The King of Queens", starring Leah Remini and Kevin James, premiered on CBS on September 21, 1998.
1998: Leah Remini lands starring role in "The King of Queens"
In 1998, Leah Remini was cast as Carrie Heffernan in the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens".
2000: Leah Remini stars in Quaker State commercials
Leah Remini appeared in Quaker State television commercials in 2000 and 2001.
July 19, 2003: Marriage to Angelo Pagán
Leah Remini married actor Angelo Pagán on July 19, 2003, in Las Vegas.
2003: Leah Remini stars in "Old School"
Leah Remini had a supporting role in the comedy film "Old School", which was released in 2003.
2003: Leah Remini stars in "Old School" and appears in VH1 documentary
Leah Remini had a supporting role in the comedy film "Old School" and was the subject of a VH1 documentary about her wedding in 2003.
June 16, 2004: Birth of Daughter Sofia
Leah Remini's daughter, Sofia, was born on June 16, 2004.
2006: Beginning of Conflicts with Scientology
Leah Remini's conflicts with Scientology reportedly began in 2006 after she questioned the whereabouts of Shelly Miscavige, wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. This led to internal investigations and alleged harassment from the Church.
May 14, 2007: "The King of Queens" airs its final episode
"The King of Queens" aired its final episode on May 14, 2007.
2007: "The King of Queens" airs its final episode
On May 14, 2007, "The King of Queens" aired its final episode after nine seasons.
2007: Last Public Sighting of Shelly Miscavige
Shelly Miscavige, wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, was last seen in public in 2007, leading to much speculation and a missing person report filed by Leah Remini in 2013.
December 15, 2009: Leah Remini appears on "Lopez Tonight"
On December 15, 2009, Leah Remini appeared on "Lopez Tonight" in an episode reuniting the cast of the "George Lopez" sitcom.
October 18, 2010: "The Talk" Premieres
"The Talk", a CBS daytime talk show, premiered on October 18, 2010 with Leah Remini as one of the co-hosts.
2010: Leah Remini joins "The Talk"
Leah Remini became a co-host on the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" when it premiered on October 18, 2010.
July 28, 2011: Leah Remini appears on "The Young and the Restless"
Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete appeared on "The Young and the Restless" on July 28, 2011.
October 2011: Leah Remini signs talent development deal with ABC and ABC Studios
In October 2011, Leah Remini signed a talent development deal with ABC and ABC Studios for the development of a comedy project starring and produced by Remini.
2011: Leah Remini exits "The Talk"
Leah Remini departed from "The Talk" in 2011.
March 2012: Leah Remini and Sharon Osbourne engage in Twitter dispute
Leah Remini and Sharon Osbourne had a public disagreement on Twitter regarding Osbourne's criticisms of Remini and Holly Robinson Peete on "The Howard Stern Show" in March 2012.
July 2013: Departure from Scientology
In July 2013, Leah Remini publicly left Scientology, citing concerns about the church's management, alleged abuse of members, and its "disconnection" policy.
August 2013: Missing Person Report for Shelly Miscavige
In August 2013, Leah Remini filed a missing person report for Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, who hadn't been seen publicly since 2007. The LAPD investigated and closed the case, stating the report was "unfounded."
September 9, 2013: Public Discussion of Scientology Departure
On September 9, 2013, Leah Remini appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to discuss her departure from Scientology and the subsequent isolation from friends and family still within the Church.
October 2013: Subpoena in Monique Rathbun Lawsuit
In October 2013, Leah Remini was subpoenaed to testify in a lawsuit against Scientology and David Miscavige regarding alleged harassment of Monique Rathbun, the wife of former Scientology executive Mark Rathbun.
2013: Leah Remini leaves Scientology
Leah Remini left the Church of Scientology in 2013 after being a member since childhood.
2013: Leah Remini joins "The Exes"
Leah Remini joined the cast of the TV Land comedy "The Exes" in a recurring role starting in season three in 2013.
July 10, 2014: Premiere of "Leah Remini: It's All Relative"
Leah Remini's reality television series, "Leah Remini: It's All Relative", premiered on TLC on July 10, 2014.
September 2015: Daughter's Baptism
Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán celebrated their daughter Sofia's baptism into the Catholic Church in September 2015.
November 3, 2015: "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology" Release
On November 3, 2015, Leah Remini released her memoir, "Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology," which quickly became a bestseller and reached the number one spot on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2015: Conversion to Catholicism
In 2015, Leah Remini revealed that she had embraced Catholicism, finding comfort in its practices, which contrasted with her experiences in Scientology.
November 29, 2016: Premiere of "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath"
Leah Remini's documentary series, "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath", premiered on November 29, 2016, featuring interviews with ex-Scientologists discussing their experiences.
2016: Leah Remini creates platform for Scientology victims and survivors
In 2016, Leah Remini provided a platform for victims and survivors of Scientology through her Emmy Award-winning documentary television series on A&E, "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath".
2016: Premiere of "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath"
On November 29, 2016, "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath", a documentary series about Remini's experiences with and departure from Scientology, premiered on A&E.
March 2017: Leah Remini cast in "What About Barb?"
Leah Remini was announced as one of the leads in NBC's sitcom "What About Barb?" in early 2017, but the project was not picked up to series. In March 2017, it was also announced that she would reunite with Kevin James on the season finale of "Kevin Can Wait".
June 2017: Leah Remini becomes series regular on "Kevin Can Wait"
Leah Remini became a series regular on "Kevin Can Wait" starting in season two in June 2017.
2017: "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" receives Reality Television Award
Leah Remini won a Reality Television Award in 2017 for her hosting of "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath".
2017: Leah Remini joins the cast of "Kevin Can Wait"
Leah Remini joined the cast of "Kevin Can Wait" in 2017, reuniting with her former "King of Queens" co-star Kevin James.
May 2018: "Kevin Can Wait" is cancelled
"Kevin Can Wait" was cancelled in May 2018 after two seasons.
2018: "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" receives NATPE Unscripted Breakthrough Award
"Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" received a NATPE Unscripted Breakthrough Award for Best Innovation in 2018.
2018: "Kevin Can Wait" is cancelled
In 2018, "Kevin Can Wait" was cancelled after two seasons.
2019: "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" receives multiple awards
"Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" received the Truth to Power Award, the CHILD USA Barbara Blaine Trailblazer Award, and two Gracie Awards in 2019.
2019: "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" wins its second Emmy Award
In 2019, "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" won its second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special.
July 2020: Leah Remini launches "Scientology: Fair Game" podcast
In July 2020, Leah Remini started co-hosting the podcast "Scientology: Fair Game" with Mike Rinder.
2020: Leah Remini signs production deal with Critical Content
Leah Remini's production company, No, Seriously Productions, signed a production deal with Critical Content in 2020.
May 2021: Acceptance into NYU
In May 2021, Leah Remini was accepted into an associate degree program in liberal arts at New York University.
2021: Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete criticize Sharon Osbourne
In early 2021, after Sharon Osbourne was fired from "The Talk" due to controversial remarks, both Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete publicly criticized Osbourne for her behavior on the show, alleging similar past treatment.
2021: Leah Remini begins hosting "People Puzzler"
Leah Remini started hosting the Game Show Network original series "People Puzzler" in 2021.
June 2022: Leah Remini becomes a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance"
Leah Remini became a judge on the seventeenth season of "So You Think You Can Dance" in June 2022, replacing Matthew Morrison.
2023: Reflection on Education Journey
During her second year at NYU in 2023, Leah Remini reflected on the challenges of her educational journey.
2023: Lawsuit Against Scientology and David Miscavige
Leah Remini filed a lawsuit in 2023 against the Church of Scientology and David Miscavige, alleging a decade-long campaign of harassment, stalking, and psychological torture aimed at ruining her life and career.
March 2024: Completion of Associate Degree
Leah Remini completed her associate degree at NYU in March 2024 and began pursuing a bachelor's degree.
August 29, 2024: Announcement of Divorce
On August 29, 2024, Leah Remini announced on Instagram that she and Angelo Pagán were divorcing.