Allison Mack Reveals How ‘Smallville’ Co-Star Introduced Her to NXIVM
Allison Mack, the former star of “Smallville,” has opened up about how her involvement with the notorious NXIVM organization began, revealing that it was her co-star Kristin Kreuk who first introduced her to the group. Mack, now 43, shared her story in the premiere episode of her new podcast, “Allison After NXIVM,” a seven-episode series that explores her experiences in the cult, her time in prison, and her path toward rebuilding her life.
Mack recounted that her friendship with Kreuk had been close and adventurous, involving trips together to places like Syria, Turkey, Mongolia, and Paris. They shared a sense of excitement about life, but Mack revealed that despite having successful careers and “beautiful boyfriends,” both she and Kreuk felt a persistent sense of emptiness. “I was like, ‘I feel this odd emptiness, and it feels so wrong given the nature of my life,’” Mack recalled. Kreuk responded that she felt the same way. Eventually, Kreuk took a course with NXIVM while they were filming in Vancouver and became enthusiastic about it. Mack said Kreuk described it as “the science of joy” and encouraged her to attend a weekend retreat, assuring her she would enjoy it.
Also Read:At the time, NXIVM was presented as a self-help and empowerment organization, but behind the scenes, founder Keith Raniere had created a secret subgroup called DOS, where women were coerced into sexual servitude and subjected to branding, starvation, and blackmail. Mack, who became a high-ranking member, later admitted to recruiting and overseeing other women within the group. She was sentenced to three years in prison for racketeering and racketeering conspiracy but was released early in 2023 after serving 21 months.
In her podcast, Mack reflects on her dual role as both a victim and a perpetrator. She describes being manipulated by Raniere and participating in abusive practices, while also enforcing rules within DOS and recruiting women, some of whom were high-profile figures like India Oxenberg. Mack expressed deep remorse for her actions, calling her involvement “the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life.”
Kreuk has denied participating in criminal activities within NXIVM, stating that she took part in personal development courses but had no involvement in DOS or illegal practices. Mack’s story, as presented in the podcast, explores not only the influence of her early experiences with NXIVM but also her journey through accountability, imprisonment, and life after the cult. Today, Mack is married and pursuing a master’s degree in social work, using her experiences as a cautionary tale and a path toward understanding the complex dynamics of manipulation and control within abusive organizations.
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