Washington, USA - Tom Cruise has hit back at false allegations which claimed he believes he has been reincarnated as a Scientology prophet.
The Hollywood actor is alleged to have said he has lived several times before and has currently been re-born as a prophet destined to spread the teachings of the Church of Scientology - of which he is a devout follower.
A hoax 'interview' quotes Cruise as saying: "I only took my present form because Bingodulla, whom all Scientologists worship as the Supreme Thetan, selected me to spread the gospel of Scientology to the glib, the uninformed masses."
In the fictitious 'interview', Cruise is also alleged to have stated he previously dated current fiancée Katie Holmes in a previous life, claiming she visited him while he was "in prison".
However, furious Tom has denied the claims insisting the 'quotes' are in fact the work of internet hoaxers, determined to ridicule his belief in the bizarre sci-fi cult.
Last night (24.08.05), a spokesman for 43-year-old actor said: "This interview is a total fabrication. Tom did not say those things."