Former “Smallville” actor Allison Mack, infamous for her involvement in the Nxivm cult, is now shedding light on her life after an early release from prison. Known for her role as Chloe Sullivan, Mack is reportedly pursuing a master’s degree in social work, actively working to rebuild her life.
Mack, 42, pleaded guilty in 2019 to racketeering and conspiracy charges. Her conviction stemmed from her key role in Nxivm, an organization that masqueraded as a self-help group but was exposed as a pyramid scheme and sex cult led by founder Keith Raniere, 65. Sentenced to three years in 2021, Mack was granted early release in 2023, serving approximately 21 months.
“Allison After Nxivm” Podcast
This new chapter for Allison Mack coincides with the launch of a new seven-episode podcast series, “Allison After NXIVM.” The series reportedly re-examines her rise in Hollywood, her time within the Nxivm cult, and her eventual downfall. Hosted by Natalie Robehmed, the podcast aims to explore whether Mack was “a victim or someone who victimised others.”
In a segment, Mack reportedly wept as she detailed the impact of her actions on her family during her June 2021 sentencing. She tearfully expressed regret, stating, “I don’t see myself as innocent, and they were.”
Mack’s Role in the Nxivm Sex Cult
Mack initially joined Nxivm in 2006, drawn to its personal-development seminars. The Albany, New York-based organization lured thousands, including celebrities, with promises of empowerment. However, prosecutors revealed a darker truth: Raniere had established a secret subgroup called DOS (Dominus Obsequious Sororium, or “master over slave”). Women in DOS were subjected to branding, food deprivation, extortion through “collateral” (like nude photographs), and coerced into sexual acts.
As a high-ranking “master” within DOS, Mack was accused of recruiting and indoctrinating women. Her 2019 plea agreement included an admission to manipulating victims on Raniere’s behalf. On the podcast, she acknowledged leveraging her celebrity status to entice individuals, stating she “capitalised on” her acting success as a “power tool” to further Keith Raniere’s vision.
Apology and Future
At her sentencing, Allison Mack offered an apology to the women she had recruited, calling her involvement “the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life.” She expressed deep sorrow for exposing them to the “nefarious and emotionally abusive schemes of a twisted man.”
Nxivm founder Keith Raniere is currently serving a 120-year prison sentence. His 2020 conviction included multiple charges, such as sex trafficking, forced labor, and racketeering.
