Former actor Allison Mack has announced her new career path following an early release from prison.
The Smallville actress was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021 after admitting to manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for the leader of the Nxivm cult, Keith Raniere.
Having been released in July 2023 after serving 21 months, Mack is now attempting to reconcile her past by embarking on a new professional journey.
Once known for her role as Chloe Sullivan in the popular series about Superman’s early years, Mack is now pursuing a master’s degree in social work, leaving her acting career behind.
This shift occurs six years after Mack, now 43, confessed to charges related to racketeering for her involvement with Nxivm.
Nxivm was presented as a self-improvement organization but was later exposed as a dangerous pyramid scheme and sex cult, founded by Keith Raniere.
The organization was notorious for its abusive practices, including a ‘branding ceremony’ where women were marked with Raniere’s initials using a cautery pen.
While Raniere received a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking, Mack avoided a longer prison term by cooperating with the authorities in their case against him.
In a podcast titled Allison After NXIVM, Mack discusses how she was drawn into Raniere’s influence, eventually becoming his close associate and an accomplice in his criminal activities.
As both a victim and perpetrator, Mack was deeply influenced by Raniere, engaging in coerced sexual activities, and dedicating her life to the cult’s operations.
She facilitated Raniere’s desires by leading other women to him under the guise of receiving the same ‘help’ he provided her, effectively sending them to be assaulted.
Mack reportedly controlled a group of ‘slaves’ within the Nxivm women’s division DOS, overseeing every aspect of their lives, from daily activities to strict dietary restrictions.
She was also responsible for recruiting new members to Nxivm, including notable individuals like India Oxenberg.
Only after her conviction did Mack begin to realize the impact of her actions, as the podcast covers her rehabilitation process and efforts to rebuild her life.
She has since issued apologies to her family, who were unaware of her involvement in the cult’s activities.
“Oh, my God, my poor brother behind me, having to hear this about his sister,” she said on the podcast. “My poor mom! I’m so sorry, you guys. I can take it, but like fuck, you guys, I’m so sorry. I don’t see myself as innocent, and they were.”