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Exorcist Rachel Stavis Shares Her Craziest Encounters (EXCLUSIVE)
In an exclusive interview with ‘Distractify,’ secular exorcist Rachel Stavis — aka “Hollywood’s best kept secret” — got candid about her unique gift and her demonic entity encounters.
Go on, picture an exorcism. You’re likely imagining a Catholic priest flicking holy water at a 12-year-old covered in pea soup while declaring “the power of Christ compels you!”
Perhaps your mind conjured up an image of Russell Crowe (The Pope’s Exorcist) on a Lambretta scooter. Either way, when it comes to demonology, Hollywood has steered us wrong for decades. In reality, the modern exorcism sphere is less about Jesus and more about relieving tormented souls of pain.
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According to Rachel Stavis — aka Hollywood’s favorite non-denominational exorcist and the creative mind behind the backstory for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider — people from all walks of life perform exorcisms.
“It’s all over the map,” she told Distractify. “Exorcisms and working with dark entities — all of this has been going on since long before there was a Christ. This is ancient s–t.”
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After countless years of suppressing her unique powers and blocking out the “monsters” that seemed to follow her, Rachel decided to embrace her spiritual abilities as an adult.
“For over a decade, I worked in secret — in in the broom closet, if you will — working on everybody. Like heads of studios and rock icons and Oscar winners, but also grandmas and kids next door,” she shared with Distractify. Since Rachel doesn’t out her clients, we’ll only hear about the exorcism of Tilda Swinton if it comes from the Suspiria star’s mouth (this is wishful thinking).
Everything changed when she unknowingly revealed her supernatural work to an NPR journalist.
With seemingly no choice but to go public with her gift, Rachel released her best-selling memoir, Sister of Darkness: The Chronicles of a Modern Exorcist, in 2018.
In an exclusive interview with Distractify, the horror novelist and only known female secular exorcist discussed her most extreme cleansing sessions and the connection between deep-seated trauma and entity attachment.
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Rachel Stavis walks us through a typical client exorcism: “I’m usually a last resort.”
“They come here into my spirit room [and] we have a conversation first because people always have a reason why they come,” the Celebrity Exorcism host began.
In Sister of Darkness, Rachel reveals that a majority of her clients have already gone through a laundry list of healing and self-care treatments. Having tried everything from therapy to medication, these exhausted individuals are desperate to rid themselves of an all-consuming dark sensation.
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“[The client will] tell me what I call the ‘branches,’ while the spirits will say something, that’s the ‘root,’” Rachel continued. We’re sure you twisted readers are waiting for spinning heads and spider-walk shenanigans, but said theatrics aren’t typical.
“They’ll [say] ‘I’m stuck in my work. I can’t conceive. I have addiction issues.’ It’s a lot of different things. It’s not always like ‘I have entities.’ … And Spirit will say, ‘Okay, they’re here because they can’t conceive, but actually what we need to root out is the trauma that they had with their mother that’s stopping their body from doing so.’”
Mommy issues are certainly lethal.
“For [the client], it’s very easy for the most part, unless they’ve been through a lot of trauma.”
While the client has their eyes shut, Rachel gets to work. “There’s a little bit of pain, a little bit of pressure. I have to touch people a few times to literally pull things from the body. But it’s not a dance. It’s not a show,” she explained.
Nevertheless, spooky stuff does occasionally unfold in Rachel’s Los Angeles-based spirit room.
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“The back door will open on its own or something will fall. That’s just spirits kind of moving through the space. But overall, it’s pretty chill. Unless it’s something very malevolent,” she explained.
Don’t worry, though, the most dangerous entities target “world-changers.”
“They don’t just go into whoever on a farm unless that person on a farm is going to be a world-changer. Because something that intelligent and malevolent ain’t going to spend its time doing that,” she stated. “Every movie gets that wrong.”
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Rachel Stavis’s most extreme cleansing cases don’t involve human possession.
Admittedly, we were psyched to hear Rachel review sinister encounters with glossolalia (aka speaking in tongues) and unexplainable levitation. Little did we know, the scariest stuff is devoid of human possession.
“Spaces, believe it or not, for the most part over my last 12 years, have been the [cases] that are the scariest,” Rachel continued.
“When an entity holds a space, it’s more malevolent because it’s such a challenge to hold a big space. … Like, I’ve had situations where sinks have been pulled from walls. I’ve had situations where half the roof comes down on a brand new or renovated space.”
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Rachel recounted a disturbing first-of-its-kind exorcism that put her in physical danger.
“The one in particular that was my most challenging, is the only time that an entity has actually been able to touch me and hurt me. And I still carry a scar from that,” she said.
Rachel signed an NDA when she was hired, so she was unable to tell us where this exorcism happened. All she could say was that it’s “a space that a lot of people go through, a high-traffic area.”
“I walked in, and I was like, ‘This feels different.’ … There were a lot of deceased people that were really weird. And it just wasn’t normal. When you’re dealing with an entity that holds space, they usually hold a bunch of deceased people. It’s a mass trauma space,” she continued. “And they’re usually so grateful for you to be like, ‘Okay, let me help you get out of here. Let’s release this.’ These people were like, ‘We’re not going anywhere.’ It was like The Shining.”
Contrary to popular belief, a dead person cannot attach to a living person.
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“Deceased people can be very annoying and [they] do not shut up. Once they know you can hear them, they want to talk all the time. Not the same as entity. Entity is insidious and doesn’t want you to know it’s there,” Rachel detailed. “The longer you don’t know, the better they feed.”
Regarding the anonymous space exorcism, things came to a head when the vengeful entity grabbed Rachel’s hand.
“I was very alarmed. Listen, as far as the space went, it is not in the space anymore. Like it’s out. So technically, it was a success.”
Rachel Stavis talks trauma, protection, and being ripe for entity attachment.
When it comes to the church, there’s a short “checklist” when determining if a person requires an exorcism. “It’s usually like, are they mentally ill? Or do they have an entity or attachment?” Rachel said. According to her, they’re not mutually exclusive.
“We have what I call a baseline frequency that we work with every day. … Whenever we do something good for ourselves, whatever that is, that baseline frequency goes up. The vibration goes up, we get better, we feel better,” Rachel explained, making a point to advocate for therapy.
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“Sometimes when we have trauma and we don’t know how to deal with that — because we’re really not taught that in this culture — that [baseline energy] takes a hit. And entity and attachment, we’re talking about low-frequency beings, so that’s unfortunately when we’re our ripest, if you will, for attachment.”
So, how can we protect our souls from these malicious entities (some of which look like Clive Barker drawings)? For Rachel, the answer is simple: “Being kind, being good, doing good for people, [and] treating yourself well.”
Additionally, “not being an a–hole is a big one.”
Looking for the ‘RHOP’ cast’s ages? See how old the current stars of Bravo’s reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ are.
The Gist:
- The Real Housewives of Potomac casts have diverse ages within multiple generations.
- The eldest RHOP star is over 20 years older than the youngest star.
- Each of the RHOP cast shares a birthday with several A-listers.
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The RHOP cast’s ages don’t make them the oldest active stars of the Real Housewives franchise: That title belongs to 66-year-old Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer, Screen Rant reports.
But the women of The Real Housewives of Potomac do run the gamut from baby boomers to Gen X to millennials! Thanks to Famous Birthdays, we know the date of birth for each Potomac Housewife—and the celebs who celebrate birthdays on the same day!
Karen Huger is 63.
The oldest Housewife of the bunch—no shade!—is Karen Huger, one of the show’s original cast members. This “Grand Dame of the Potomac” has made a name for her with her successful fragrance and wig lines.
Karen was born on May 3, 1963, and shares a birthday with late singer James Brown, The Wonder Years star Dulé Hill, and Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash.
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Gizelle Bryant is 53.
Another O.G. star of RHOP, Gizelle Bryant is a philanthropist, a cosmetics entrepreneur, and now a published author, with her novel My Word hitting bookshelves in 2019.
Gizelle was born on Sept. 9, 1970, and shares a birthday with comedian Adam Sandler, singer Michael Bublé, and The Undoing star Hugh Grant.
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Robyn Dixon is 44.
Original RHOP Housewife Robyn Dixon is a full-time mom who somehow ekes out time to be a real estate investor and a fashion accessory mogul as well.
Robyn was born on March 31, 1979, and shares a birthday with reality star Kourtney Kardashian, comedian Kevin Hart, Jurassic World actor Chris Pratt, and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine.
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Ashley Darby is 35.
The youngest of the original RHOP stars, Ashley Darby is a former Miss District of Columbia who went on to become a certified yoga instructor and a philanthropist.
Ashley was born on June 8, 1988, and shares a birthday with rapper Kanye West, late comedian Joan Rivers, and TV host Maria Menounos.
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Candiace Dillard Bassett is 35.
A RHOP Housewife since Season 3, Candiace Dillard Bassett has beauty-pageant roots, too: She was crowned Miss United States in 2013. The Atlanta native also worked in the White House Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, too, and she became a recording artist with her R&B single “I See You.”
Candiace was born on Dec. 14, 1986, and shares a birthday with High School Musical alum Vanessa Hudgens, rapper Offset, and singer Tori Kelly.
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Wendy Osefo is 39.
The fifth season of the Bravo reality show saw Wendy Osefo join the cast. Bravo touts that this Maryland native is an award-winning Nigerian-American television personality and the founder and CEO of the 1954 Equity Project, LLC.
Wendy was born on May 21, 1984, and shares a birthday with late rapper Biggie Smalls, Olympic diver Tom Daley, musician Gotye, actor Mr. T, and Teen Mom 2 star Briana DeJesus.
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Mia Thornton is 38.
The newest RHOP Housewife, Mia Thornton joined the show for its sixth season. She earned a degree in neuromuscular massage therapy and owned Massage Envy spas before developing the Joint Chiropractic franchise with husband Gordon.
Mia was born on November 25, 1984, and shares a birthday with On My Block actor Diego Tonoco, Dead Like Me star Christina Applegate, Dancing With the Starsjudge Bruno Tonioli, and TODAY co-host Jenna Bush Hager.
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Nneka Ihim — 36
Nneka came to The Real Housewives of Potomac in Season 7 ready to flaunt her “drive and appreciation for the finer things in life.” Like any newbie, Nneka has stirred up some drama with her new castmates, particularly Wendy Osefo and her mother, Iyom Susan Okuzu.
Born on Sept. 11, 1987, Nneka was born on a day forever remembered by most people in the U.S. The Bravo newcomer shares her birthday with several celebrities, including Taraji P. Henson, Ludacris, Harry Connick, Jr., Amy Madigan, Virginia Madsen, and Moby.
The star of ‘Elvis’ is now dating model and fashion icon Kaia Gerber. Rumors of the two dating first began swirling in December 2021.
The Gist:
- Austin Butler’s current girlfriend is Kaia Gerber.
- Kaia is a model and actress, and you might recognize her as the daughter of model icon Cindy Crawford.
- Prior to dating Kaia, Austin was romantically linked to actress Vanessa Hudgens.
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January 2020 marked a turbulent period for Austin Butler, the star of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, Elvis, and Kaia Gerber, who has appeared on the cover of Vogue, Love Magazine, and others.
Austin announced his split from his partner of nine years, Vanessa Hudgens, on Jan. 14, 2020. Meanwhile, Kaia sparked breakup rumors with The King of Staten Island writer and SNL star Pete Davidson on Jan. 17, 2020. Are Austin and Kaia dating now?
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Who is Austin Butler dating? Austin and Kaia sparked dating rumors in December 2021.
A prolific actor, Austin scored roles in Disney shows like Hannah Montana and Nickelodeon staples like Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, iCarly, and Zoey 101. Soon, he was appearing in projects like CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, and The Bling Ring. When did he start hanging out with Kaia?
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Austin and Vanessa Hudgens reportedly met on the set of High School Musical in 2005. They started dating in 2011, staying together for nine years. Meanwhile, Kaia was linked to Wellington Grant, Pete, and Jacob Elordi before she started spending time together with Austin in the second half of 2021.
Kaia and Austin have yet to confirm their relationship status. They were first snapped by paparazzi together after attending a hot yoga class on Dec. 21, 2021. They were then spotted on Feb. 14, 2022, while taking a casual stroll in London. On Feb. 17, they were seen again in Soho, New York.
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According to IMDb, Austin is currently working on Masters of the Air, a forthcoming TV show executive produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Filming locations include Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, U.K., and Abingdon, Oxfordshire, and others. Austin’s new project with Baz Luhrmann, Elvis, is slated to be released on June 24, 2022. Austin plays the lead role.
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The rumors about Austin and Kaia took fans by surprise.
“What. Wasn’t Kaia Gerber just dating Jacob Elordi not too long ago? And now she’s together with Austin Butler? Damn, where does she get all these men? Please send some my way,” tweeted @olsensonfilm.
“But the 10-year age gap between Kaia and Austin though. Has she learned anything from Taylor Swift?” tweeted @AWeedInAGarden.
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Before meeting Kaia Gerber, Austin Butler sparked dating rumors with Lily-Rose Depp, Olivia DeJonge, and Cody Kennedy.
After his nearly decade-long relationship with Vanessa Hudgens ended in January 2020, Austin went on dates with Lily-Rose Depp and Olivia DeJonge, who plays Priscilla Presley in Elvis.
Austin and Lily-Rose put on a steamy display in August 2021, following a romantic dinner date in London. Lily-Rose split up with Timothée Chalamet in 2020, only to spark reunion rumors several times in 2021.
Austin and Olivia DeJonge sparked dating rumors several times in 2020 and 2021, but they didn’t make the relationship official. Before embarking on a long-term relationship with Vanessa, Austin was also linked to Cody Kennedy.
Elvis is slated to arrive in cinemas on June 24, 2022.
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