Former 'Smallville' star Allison Mack discusses NXIVM involvement in first interview after release
Allison Mack, the former "Smallville" actress who pleaded guilty to participating in the sex‑trafficking scheme tied to the NXIVM organization, sat down for her first public interview since being released from prison. In the conversation, Mack acknowledged that she leveraged her celebrity status as a "power tool" to recruit and influence members, describing the experience as a profound personal failure.
NXIVM, a self‑styled self‑improvement group that operated across several U.S. states, was exposed in 2017 for running a secretive sub‑organization that allegedly coerced women into sexual servitude. Federal prosecutors charged dozens of members, and Mack entered a guilty plea in 2021, receiving a 30‑month sentence. She served the term and was released in early 2024, after which she has largely remained out of the public eye.
During the interview, Mack said she had been "blinded" by the promise of empowerment and that her fame made it easier to attract new recruits. She expressed remorse, stating that she "deeply regrets the harm caused" and that she is now focusing on "personal accountability and healing." Officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to comment on the interview but previously noted that her cooperation was instrumental in securing convictions against other high‑level participants.
Legal analysts noted that Mack's candidness could influence ongoing investigations into remaining NXIVM affiliates, many of whom continue to face charges. Victim‑advocacy groups welcomed the admission, emphasizing that public acknowledgment by high‑profile members can help survivors feel validated and encourage further reporting.
Looking ahead, Mack indicated that she intends to avoid public life and concentrate on community service and counseling programs aimed at preventing similar exploitation. Observers suggest that her case underscores a broader conversation about the responsibility of public figures who become involved in coercive groups, and the importance of transparent accountability in the aftermath of such scandals.
