What did Allison Mack reveal about her NXIVM past? Actress confronts guilt in new CBC podcast

Allison Mack tells all in new podcast, Allison after NXIVM (Image via Getty)
Allison Mack tells all in new podcast, Allison after NXIVM (Image via Getty)

Allison Mack is a former actress and was a part of the NXIVM s*x cult before she was arrested and imprisoned two years ago. After her release from prison, Mack decides to get candid and tells all in a seven-part CBC series called Allison After NXIVM. The series was released by the CBC and Campside Media on Monday, November 10.

After spending almost two years (21 months) in prison, Mack decided to speak up about the horrors that happened during her time with NXIVM, under the leadership of Keith Raniere. While on the podcast, Mack decides to take full ownership of her actions, saying her family deserved none of what she did.

Allison Mack revisited the way she felt after she was sentenced in 2021. She said:

"I can take it, but f**k, you guys, I'm so sorry,... I think that was hard. I don't see myself as innocent and they were."

Keep reading to learn more about Mack's involvement during her time in the s*x cult, NXIVM, led by Keith Raniere.


How was Allison Mack involved in Keith Raniere's s*x cult, NXIVM?

Allison Mack joined NXIVM in 2006, after leading a two-day introduction to 'Jness,' which is a women's group within the s*x cult. Mack rapidly went up the ranks and became Keith's second-in-command. She was also a recruiter, also referred to as a "master" in DOS, which is a secret group within NXIVM. The members of DOS were called "slaves".

The "slaves" were branded with Keith Raniere and Allison Mack's initials, and they had to prove their devotion and allegiance to NXIVM by having s*x with Raniere. The whole group was disguised as a women's empowerment group, and when new members joined, they were forced to provide "collateral" in the form of nude photographs or explicit videos.

Mack also talked about using her fame and popularity to recruit people to do her bidding. She said on the podcast that she used her fame as:

"a power tool that I had to get people to do what I wanted... I think that I was very effective in moving Keith's vision forward."

Mack was sent to prison for three years, but she was released in 2023 after serving 21 months of prison time.


Allison Mack opened up about her time in NXIVM in a new seven-part CBC series, Allison After NXIVM. She admitted to her role in the cult and expressed deep regret for her actions after serving 21 months in prison. Through the series, Mack reflects on her past and takes responsibility for how she helped further Keith Raniere's abusive organization.

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam