Kreuk explained her involvement with NXIVM and addressed all the allegations during her interview with Elle magazine in March 2018. The actress explained that though she was a part of NXIVM, she had never come across anything illegal or nefarious.
She also called the accusations of her being in the “inner circle” and recruiting women as “sex slaves” blatantly false.
The accusations that I was in the 'inner circle' or recruited women as 'sex slaves' are blatantly false.
Besides, she shared the reason why she had been a part of the organization. She stated that she had taken self-help/personal growth courses that helped handle her previous shyness.
"...what I understood to be a self-help/personal growth course that helped me handle my previous shyness, which is why I continued with the program," the actress said.
Kreuk further thanked all the victims who had come forward to expose DOS's wrongdoings (an alleged all-female sex cult within NXIVM).
Her full statement read:
When I was about 23, I took an Executive Success Programs/NXIVM “intensive,” what I understood to be a self-help/personal growth course that helped me handle my previous shyness, which is why I continued with the program. I left about five years ago and had minimal contact with those who were still involved. The accusations that I was in the “inner circle” or recruited women as “sex slaves” are blatantly false. During my time, I never experienced any illegal or nefarious activity. I am horrified and disgusted by what has come out about DOS. Thank you to all of the brave women who have come forward to share their stories and expose DOS; I can’t imagine how difficult this has been for you. I am deeply disturbed and embarrassed to have been associated with NXIVM. I hope the investigation leads to justice for all of those affected.
