Nicki Clyne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nicki Clyne
Nicki Clyne at the 2011 New York Comic Con
Born	1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000–present
Notable work	Battlestar Galactica
Spouse(s)	Allison Mack ​ (m. 2017)​

Nicki Clyne is an actress from Canada. She is best known for playing Cally Henderson in the TV show Battlestar Galactica. Clyne was also part of a group called NXIVM. This group was later described by many as a cult.

Acting Career

Nicki Clyne became well-known for her role as Cally Henderson. This was in the 2003 TV show Battlestar Galactica. At first, her role was small. But she impressed the show's creators. Her character then became a big part of the series. She stayed on the show until her character's story ended in season four.

Before Battlestar Galactica, she had small roles. She appeared in other science fiction and supernatural shows. These included Dark Angel, Smallville, and The Twilight Zone. In 2018, she worked with another Battlestar actor, Richard Hatch. They were in a web series called Personal Space.

She also appeared in two episodes of the podcast Tiki Bar TV. She hosted episodes of Syfy's Blastr TV. This show covered science fiction pop culture. Clyne also starred in the "illustrated film" series Godkiller. She was also in an independent film called Lunamancer.

Involvement with NXIVM

Nicki Clyne was a member of NXIVM. This was an organization founded by Keith Raniere. It was based in Albany, New York. Clyne said she first joined an NXIVM event in November 2005. This was an "intensive with Executive Success Programs (ESP)." ESP was one of NXIVM's companies.

Later, legal actions were taken against NXIVM. Its corporate structures were ended in 2020. Clyne was among the members who continued to support NXIVM. However, in March 2023, she stated that she would no longer defend Keith Raniere.

NXIVM's Secret Group

In 2014, a NXIVM member started a media group called The Knife. Clyne was given a job there. She was the "Executive Producer."

Clyne also helped Keith Raniere start a "secret sisterhood" in 2015. It was called "DOS." This group was set up like a pyramid. Raniere was at the top. People like Clyne and Allison Mack were in the "First Line." These "First Line" members were told to recruit their own members. The members below them were to see Raniere as their "Grandmaster." But they didn't know he was involved at first.

Members were told to give embarrassing information about themselves. This was used to make sure they followed rules. The group also had strict rules about food and sleep.

In October 2017, New York Times wrote an article about NXIVM and DOS. The article shared stories from former members. After this, Raniere went to Mexico. Clyne later accidentally showed his location on her Instagram. She shared a photo that helped the FBI find him. In March 2018, Mexican police found Raniere. He was arrested by the United States.

After Raniere's arrest, investigations continued. Clyne was asked to testify. She chose not to, using her legal right to remain silent. She was not charged with any crimes.

Public Statements and Activities

After Raniere was found guilty, Clyne and other NXIVM members started a group. It was called We Are As You. They also created a website. Members of this group danced outside the prison where Raniere was held. This group faced criticism from former NXIVM members.

In September 2020, Clyne spoke out to defend Raniere. This was in an interview with CBS News This Morning. Footage of Clyne was used in the HBO documentary series The Vow. In the show's second season, she was interviewed. She continued to defend Raniere.

Clyne has a verified Twitter account. In April 2022, she shared a document about Keith Raniere's appeal. This document claimed the FBI had framed him.

Legal Challenges

Clyne and other NXIVM members were part of a civil lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed by 80 former NXIVM members in January 2020. The lawsuit claimed NXIVM was a harmful organization. It also said the group made it very hard for people to leave. Clyne is defending herself in this lawsuit. She stated that she does not have many valuable possessions.

Personal Life

Clyne married American actress Allison Mack in 2017. Mack was also a member of NXIVM and DOS. Mack filed for divorce from Clyne in 2020.

Filmography

Film

Television

Audio books

Web videos

Images for kids

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  A diagram related to the NXIVM group.

See also

In Spanish: Nicki Clyne para niños