In a chilling discovery that has sent social media into a tailspin, old tweets have surfaced showing Smallville actress Allison Mack repeatedly reaching out to Emma Watson in an attempt to recruit her into the Nxivm organization.
Long before the world knew the dark truth behind Keith Raniere’s alleged “sex cult,” Mack, , was active on X (formerly Twitter), using her status as a fellow actress to bait the Harry Potter star under the guise of female empowerment.
In a series of messages unearthed by Insider, Mack first targeted Watson, , in January .
“.@EmWatson I’m a fellow actress like yourself & involved in an amazing women’s movement I think you’d dig. I’d love to chat if you’re open,” Mack tweeted.
When Watson didn’t respond, Mack doubled down just one month later. In February , she wrote, “.@EmWatson I participate in a unique human development & women’s movement I’d love to tell you about. As a fellow actress I can relate so well to your vision and what you want to see in the world.”
The persistence didn’t stop there. By March, Mack was still trying to get the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador’s attention, tweeting, “Would love to chat with a fellow change-maker! InternationalWomensDay.”
Watson wasn’t the only superstar on Mack’s radar. The actress also famously reached out to Kelly Clarkson in , citing a “grapevine” rumor that the singer was a fan of Smallville.
The resurfaced tweets have sparked a wave of “thank goodness” reactions from fans on TikTok and Instagram, many of whom are relieved Watson never replied to the star, who was arrested Friday on charges of sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and forced labor.
According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mack was allegedly a high-ranking “master” within the Nxivm pyramid, reporting directly to Raniere. She is accused of requiring “slaves” to engage in sexual activity with the leader in exchange for financial benefits.
While Watson appears to have ignored the bait, others saw Mack’s tactics firsthand. Writer and yoga instructor Jennifer Pastiloff told PEOPLE exclusively that she became wary after Mack began emailing her about “intensive workshops.”
“My radar went off when she wrote that these workshops would help me ‘close some gaps you may be finding,’” Pastiloff said. “I remember thinking there was something weird about this, something sketchy. To me, what she was talking about sounded like a cult.”
Mack, who pleaded not guilty during her arraignment in New York City, faces a minimum of years in prison if convicted on all charges.
As the true nature of Nxivm continues to unfold, these public tweets serve as a haunting reminder of how close some of Hollywood’s biggest names came to the controversy.
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Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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