Allison after NXIVM from Uncover S35 E1: It Started in Vancouver | Allison after NXIVM
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Nov 10, 2025 
Allison Mack, the former Smallville star, opens up about her harrowing journey from child actor to a key figure in the NXIVM scandal. She reflects on her early life, the allure of NXIVM's self-help promises, and her first unsettling encounters with its leader, Keith Raniere. Allison candidly discusses her emotional struggles, the seductive power dynamics within the group, and her eventual role in its darkest activities, including recruitment and branding. This revealing conversation delves into the manipulation that ensnared her and the road to reclaiming her identity.
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Court Arrival And Sentencing Scene
- Allison describes arriving at court surrounded by paparazzi and supported by family and friends during sentencing.
- She recounts hearing victim impact statements and feeling both remorse and protectiveness for her family.
Celebrity As A Tool Of Influence
- The judge framed Allison as an effective enabler who used celebrity to advance NXIVM's abuses.
- Her effectiveness translated into a three-year federal prison sentence for racketeering.
Teen Stardom And Independence
- Allison moved out at 16 for a TV show, earning large sums and ceding financial details to managers.
- She describes distancing from family and conflating worth with acting success.