'Smallville' star Allison Mack released from prison after doing time for cult involvement

Actress and former star of 'Smallville' Allison Mack, known for her involvement in the Nxivm cult, has been released from prison ahead of schedule, according to federal records.

According to the Associated Press, Federal Bureau of Prisons records indicate that Mack, 40, was granted an early release on Monday, July 3rd, 2023.

PEOPLE magazine reported that Mack had been serving her sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, where other notable actresses such as Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman did their time behind bars in relation to the college admissions scandal.

According to several media outlets, Allison Mack received a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to several charges, including racketeering and conspiracy.

The former 'Smallville' actress was known to hold a prominent position within Nxivm, a now-defunct self-help group led by Keith Raniere that has been characterized by many as a cult.

Allison Mack became a household name in the early 2000s thanks to her role as Chloe Sullivan was a character created specifically for the series 'Smallville.'

'Smallville' (The CW) was a few years ahead of the superheroes and Marvel boom. It may have even planted the seed for the current superhero craze. The show is now over twenty years old, having started in October 2001.

Allison Mack's character Chloe was the unrequited love of Clark Kent and one of the most interesting characters in the series. She was only 19 when she landed her role in 'Smallville.'

Allison Mack appeared the be the actress with the most promising future on the show. She landed roles in series such as 'Wilfred' (2011) and 'American Odyssey' (2015), but following a scandal, she disappeared altogether.

Mack was accused of sex trafficking and forced labour conspiracy in relation to her role in the NXIVM sect. One of the actresses she tried to capture for the cult was Emma Watson.

Allison Mack pled guilty to racketeering charges and was sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of $20,000 in 2022. However, thanks to her early release, the actress only spent 21 months behind bars.