Last fall, Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg, who also appears in The Vow, turned her true story of losing her daughter, India, to the cult and her long fight to rescue her from the . India Oxenberg explained the experience of waking up as "stages of revelations. Thank them for telling you. But that was the major one.. People go, Well, Ill never be sucked into a cult. But quite frankly, the dynamic is very similar to a controlling, abusive relationship, she said. Keep supporting. [22] In August 2018, Oxenberg revealed that India had left NXIVM in June, after the arrest of Raniere, and they were working on their relationship. I've learned so much from being an EP, and from working with the other women: Its totally reinvigorated me. She has no interest in fame, preferring to focus on media that matterslike documentaries about womens issues, high-control groups, coercion, or other tricky subjects. I'll be happy when this is all behind us and India can move forward with her life, said Catherine. [2][3], The movie averaged 916,000 viewers on the night it premiered. ", She continued, "You don't just decide to be branded. In 1992, Catherine Oxenberg once again portrayed Princess Diana in the ABC television movie Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After. In my experience, the perpetrator would gaslight me. The system in place that they designed in order to be able to get access to women is the same. Actor, author and producer Catherine Oxenberg would stop at nothing to save her daughter India from the clutches of Keith Raniere, Allison Mack and their dangerous so-called self-empowerment group NXIVM, a subgroup of which subjected the younger Oxenberg to sexual assault and branding. Catherine Oxenbergs career began as a model while she was still studying. [15] Shaffer and India were in contact during her childhood, even while he was in prison. There, for the past six months, she has been unspooling the secrets of her A-list set for a subscription starting at $1 a month. Two of those years were spent in an even higher controlled inner circle within the organization that maintained secrecy with the use of blackmail, extortion, and destabilization of its victims/recruits to the point where we were incapable of making our own sound decisions. Being independent and away from family and support for the first time can be exciting. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. 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And the other thing is, even in his limited capacity, hes still trying to control the poor few stragglers that remain. Allison Mack pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy. Oxenberg spills the tea on the Kennedys, Jeffrey Epstein, her cousin Prince Andrew. I do enjoy to immerse myself in etymology of words (the best way to understand other languages and to expand upon one's vocabulary in my opinion), as well as in semantics, semiotics, and most recently I have started reading Jung and Freud's interpretations on dreams, and depending upon the individuals agreement or disagreement with these two thinkers, the language of the subconscious and it's interpretation and it's relevance in dreams. In between, she studied improv with Stanley Zaraff. People believed the propaganda: that this was a step closer in your own personal growth and commitment "to yourself." And I also wanted to get strong againto feel physically capable of protecting myself.. I continue to find it endlessly fascinating. ", Princess Elizabeth told T&C via email: I am very proud of all my children and their accomplishments. Being a princess can work I felt vulnerable and ill-equipped for life on my own. Please have your ticket ready for inspection.' But those claims were so different from what she had been taught that she felt caught in a whirlwind of conflicting rumors. I believed that Nxivm, and the people there, could mentor me toward becoming stronger and more capable of starting my own small business and help me in my own self-discovery. See the events in life of Catherine Oxenberg in Chronological Order, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6iz2hIZqNM, https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/catherine-oxenberg-45708.php, American Female Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. The trip didn't go as planned: former NXIVM publicist Frank Parlato, who's also featured in The Vow, told the outlet that India remained loyal to NXIVM leader Keith Raniere and "vowed to go to prison to protect him," reportedly likening herself to Nelson Mandela. [25], In 2020, Oxenberg was featured in The Vow, a documentary series for HBO, directed by Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer, which follows Oxenbergs attempts to rescue her daughter India. 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Her husband [Prince Philip] is Greek, and my grandmother [Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark] is Greek, so they are very closely related, Oxenberg says (first cousins to be precise). I love using RAINN's App for self-care exercises like tracking my mood, breathing exercises, and having quick access to support. Oxenberg staged her first unsuccessful intervention in 2017. Sleeping Beauty: Directed by Casper Van Dien. Along with former NXIVM members, cult experts, and New York's attorney general, she eventually enlists the help of her mom, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, who was banished from her homeland in 1941 when she was only four, following a military coup. She joins the quest to get her granddaugher India out of NXIVM in The Vow. She'd taken her then-19-year-old daughter to a 2011 workshop in an attempt to bond, but eventually came to believe that Raniere's group had "all the earmarks of a cult." The Catawban family consists of two languages: Catawba () - spoken by the Catawba people; Woccon () - spoken by the Waccamaw people Catherine Oxenberg has a daughter India Riven Oxenberg (born 1991) whose father is William Weitz Shaffer, a convicted drug smuggler. She twice played Diana, Princess of Wales on screen, in The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (1982) and Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After (1992) and has appeared in many other films. Catherine Oxenberg has a fond memory of the first time she met Queen Elizabeth . Catherine Oxenberg 1987.jpg 1,351 1,977; 535 KB. If you feel ready to speak with someone who is trained to help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE . On top of his ability to speak English, he can also speak French. Oxenberg is the one who introduced India to NXIVM, which billed itself as a self-help group. ", She continued, "There's predation on so many different levels. India Oxenberg said that "Smallville" actress Allison Mack was the first person to introduce her to the society under the guise of female empowerment. [27], For playing Amanda Carrington, Oxenberg won two Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1985, for Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Female Newcomer. Force and coercion don't always refer to physical pressure. Many people falsely assume that, since it is spoken in Spain, Catalan must just be a regional dialect of Spanish. "That's years of grooming. Your support makes all the difference to survivors of trauma. They took it for a self-help, business-oriented program; however, India soon became involved in the cult. Apart from the above movie, she acted in an episode of television series The Nanny (1995); hosted Disney Channels This Island Earth (1992) and Fox channels Royals: Dynasty or Disaster (1993); voiced a video CyberFin Virtual Dolphin Swim (1994) and acted in a movie The Omega Code (1999). Catherine Oxenberg is an American actress who is best known for her work in the ABC's primetime romance drama series Dynasty.Earlier she began her career as a professional model and thereafter took up acting as a career. He wanted to know from me, the sourceand I so appreciated that and needed that. And you can have love. Asked if she considered online dating post-NXIVM, she deadpanned, If anyone had Googled me at the time, they would have swiped the other direction: No, thank you. Her sense of humor, too, has helped her heal. I will win because I cannot be faulted for telling the truth.. Students speak out after some colleges ban TikTok from campuses. The former revolves around cult NXIVM, its leader Keith Raniere and Catherines attempt to free her daughter while in the latter, she speaks about her experience in the cult for the first time. How India Oxenberg Overcame Brainwashing, Sex Abuse in Nxivm and Became an Advocate for Others, Allison Mack Says Involvement with Nxivm Was the 'Biggest Mistake and Regret' of Her Life Before Sentencing, Heaven's Gate 25 Years Later: Former Cult Member Turned Recovery Counselor Explains How Cults Recruit, Colo. ", India Oxenberg said "we all have metaphorical scars. By Mike Fleming Jr. February 28, 2023 3:12pm. If you feel ready to speak with someone who is trained to help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org. She has also lent her voice to video games like Starship Troopers and appeared as herself in reality shows like I Married a Princess. Especially as you move away and live on your own for the first time, it's important to get consent for any activity that may interact with another person's boundaries. A 2013 photo of Christinas sister catherine and mother princess elizabeth, who are flanked by catherine's then-husband, actor casper van dien, and queen elizabeths cousin prince michael of kent. Little did I know, at the time, that this facade was one of many consumer-front products and companies used to lure, target, and recruit new members. They have two daughters together Ananda Maya Van Dien (2001) and Celeste Alma Van Dien (2003). The Korean actor knows Hollywood will be hard to navigate, but believes in her peers: Asian actors are prepared., The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen. That takes balls; that is not a slam-dunk. 'Manea is a request stop. India softened to Patricks advances when she realized he wanted to get to know the real hernot the character he had read about in the news. [29], Through her maternal grandfather, Prince Paul of Yugoslavia of the House of Karaorevi, Catherine Oxenberg is a great-great-great-granddaughter of Karaore, who started the First Serbian Uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1804. For her education, she went to Lyce Franais Charles de Gaulle in Kensington, London, and then returned to USA to go to St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire from where she graduated summa cum laude in 1979. her mom, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Princess Elizabeth unsuccessfully ran for president, last-ditch effort to get India to leave NXIVM. This creates confusion and chaos, and it becomes difficult to know who to trust when the primary personyourselfis no longer a safe place to come back to. Yes, there are frequent interrobangs that go through my head on public transport, normally preceded by the same acronym as you have cited above. Not just the languages themselves, even though I find that they can be an excellent stimulation for the mind and an opportunity to learn, grow and develop as well. I am so sorry that your boundaries were not respected. (India does not maintain contact with the friends who still belong to the organization.) "I was too deeply in -- I was scared. All rights reserved. India Oxenberg is opening up about her experience with NXIVM. In 2019, Catherine Oxenbergs story was dramatized for an original TV movie on Lifetime. I felt directionless at the time and was looking for structure and guidance. I dont want him to look at me in certain places or things like that. With this, she became the only member of a royal family ever to do so. India Oxenberg also told ABC News that she plans to attend Raniere's sentencing and deliver a victim impact statement as part of her closure. I actually have full-on muscles that Im really proud of, India said, flexing. Christina Oxenberg, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia at Oxenbergs 2013 book party for, Christina Oxenberg in 1986. At the moment, pointless an endeavour it might seem to some, but I am attempting to teach myself Anglo-Saxon (or Old English). And you can move on. She holds a copy of her book, Kate Middleton Makes the Case for Houndstooth, Richard Burton, in 1974, between his marriages to Elizabeth Taylor, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The depiction of certain characters (the protagonists mother is described as a self-centered, gold-digging tart, and her father as a shameless social climber) placed a chill on her family relationships that endures to this day. the language of it . True Hollywood Story (2001), TV's Most Memorable Weddings (2003), My Coolest Years (2005) and Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar (2006). For myself, I've actively worked against negative programming and learned along the way how to be my own parent or my own best friend, even in my inner thoughts. Living independently is a huge milestone for anyone, but it's also important to be aware of your surroundings. Catherine Oxenbergis an American actress who is best known for her work in the ABCs primetime romance drama series Dynasty. There are also gossipy stories about John F. Kennedy Jr. and being snubbed by Jackie Onassis when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took her to a family wedding. Targeted recruits were unprotected and malleable, but also people who provided value. Initially, the mother-daughter duo went to the first meeting together, but the group almost immediately tried to break that connection, Catherine Oxenberg said. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Isolation tactics are used to keep the at-risk individual under control and under monitoring. As Catherine had spent much of her time subsequent to the death of her first husband surrounded by Spanish ladies in waiting, and despite being in England, had she learned sufficient English to communicate with . This might well seem pointless to some, or to others that it simply ties in with my affinity for "dead languages" (such as Latin, or Ancient Greek). And I -- I just feel so lucky that I can have that.". She has acted in an action-adventure series Acapulco H.E.A.T and in the drama series Watch Over Me as well as movies like The Lair of the White Worm. "That was the beginning -- of continual sexual abuse. Men had disappointed me severelyso I pushed him off quite a bit.. She finally reached out to me, Oxenberg says of her daughter. And the other gift is, I dont think I will ever take the connection that I have with my children for granted again., India, for her part, just hope[s] that I will be a good mom. She let out a peal of laughter, But my God, if I get a daughterI think it would be a very interesting karmic experience for me to have a daughterto feel a little bit of what my mom has felt three times over.. At every step of the way, they have taken the most courageous route, as far as Im concerned, she says. Van Dien filed for divorce from Oxenberg in 2015. The flash drives contained audio of Raniere masterminding DOSs darkest details. In one recording, Raniere could be heard describing the brandhis initialsthat he wanted burned into the pelvic skin of the attractive young women he had hand-picked for his harem. In 2018, she co-authored (together with New York Times bestselling author Natasha Stoynoff) a book Captive: A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images. She Not Only Escaped She Helped Catch Him, How to Know If Your Loved One Is at Risk of Sex Trafficking, According to a Survivor and Activist, Evan Rachel Wood Says Marilyn Manson 'Essentially Raped' Her in 2007 Music Video: 'I Was Coerced', India Oxenberg Was 'Afraid' of Former Nxivm 'Master' Allison Mack 'But She Can't Hurt Me Anymore', Aly Raisman on the 'Power' of Supporting Those Who've Been Abused: 'Most Survivors Don't Get That'. Oxenberg starred as Princess Elysa in the 1987 television film Roman Holiday. Keith Raniere was convicted of sex-trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy, and faces up to life in prison when hes sentenced later this month. ", Her mom added that, "Getting somebody out of a cult is very different than a drug intervention, for instance, because their critical thinking has been taken away. Family division. Oxenberg is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and her first husband, Howard Oxenberg (1919-2010). A few of Macks itemsjewelry, a diary, and a box of flash drivesseemed too personal to throw into a storage unit. They were grifters and he was low-hanging fruit, she says now. (Her ex-husband is the artist Damian Elwes, brother of The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes.). Oxenberg was born in New York City, but grew up in London. It was only because she dug her heels in that I had to expand my strategy. ", Her own relationship with Raniere, she said, "took a different turn and became sexual when -- I was commanded to do a seduction assignment.". Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Survivors, you are not alone, and I believe you. ", India Oxenberg continued, "If there's one thing he's intelligent at, it's that. Perpetrators may use emotional coercion, psychological force, or manipulation to coerce a victim into non-consensual sex. Catherine's been vocal about the cult's impact on her family, releasing a book, Captive: A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter From a Terrifying Cult, in 2018 and producing a Lifetime movie,. Amanda Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera Dynasty, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro.She was portrayed by Catherine Oxenberg for two seasons from 1984 to 1986, and then by Karen Cellini for 13 episodes from 1986 to 1987. Having my mother and family by my side as a continuous source of comfort is a crucial part of my healing journey and I encourage everyone to learn how to support survivors with empathy. I was 19 years old when I was recruited by members of a cult called Nxivm. And the way they laid out the case so that a jury would understand coercive control, which is not well-defined in this country specifically, was brilliant and made it crystal clear that these women did not have consent. Oxenberg starred as the subject and executive producedthe four-part STARZ documentary series "Seduced: Inside the Nxivm Cult." "Dynasty" actress Catherine Oxenberg fought for years to free her daughter India from the group and, for the first time, broke her silence after breaking free from the so-called cult NXIVM in an exclusive interview with ABC News. Catherine Oxenberg produced this film to show the viewers the experiences that her daughter India has gone through. I was asked if I wanted to share what happened to me a few times before I felt mentally and emotionally ready. Oxenberg also said Maxwell asked if she would ghost-write a novel for her. The couple separated in 2015. She wrote a book (Captive: A Mothers Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult), and she allowed documentary filmmakers Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim to follow her in real-time as she did these things all with the goal of bringing India home. They must battle an evil queen and legions of undead monsters before she will be free. And for the first time in a while, India also sees a future for herself. [1] The film is narrated by Catherine Oxenberg, who also serves as an executive producer, and stars Andrea Roth, Jasper Polish . "What I thought I was learning was self-help and personal growth. When you are being gaslighted, you are told your feelings are often wrong or your feelings are constantly invalidated. [19][20], While Oxenberg and Van Dien were married, and before India joined NXIVM, Oxenberg and Van Dien were celebrity ambassadors for the non-profit organization Childhelp. Catherines first marriage to producer Robert Evans in 1998 ended after just nine days. Language is a wonderful thing. 2023 Cond Nast. If models are known too well, it detracts from the impetus And I knew that eventually I would get her back. That is a gift. And I said, 'I know about the blackmail. Olga and Marina were also paternal first cousins of the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. To give you a better idea of what the language is like, check out these four important facts about Catalan: 1. Through her mother, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Oxenberg, 60, is related to the royal family via her . Later, she once again portrayed Princess Diana in the ABC television movie Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After. There were several turning points for me before that. Princess Olga was the sister of Princess Marina, who married Prince George, Duke of Kent (an uncle of Queen Elizabeth II). All Rights Reserved. They were intelligent, successful, and charismatic. Whether it happened recently or years ago, self-care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of trauma like sexual assault. A lot of people don't want a name, they [10][11], In 2019, Catherine Oxenberg produced and narrated Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter where Andrea Roth portrayed her. Oxenberg is a part of RAINN's National Leadership Council, which comprises individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to RAINN's mission of supporting survivors and ending sexual violence. want a face. Catherine Oxenberg. Learning the warning signs for sexual violence in children, teens, and college-age adults is important, particularly if the perpetrator is part of a friend group, a classmate, or someone who is well-liked and well-known by other peers. The following year, she was signed up to play Ashley Hunter-Coddington in the action-adventure series Acapulco H.E.A.T. He also writes the "No Regrets" column for the New York Times. [12], In the Class of 1985 Harvard freshman face book, Oxenberg is listed directly ahead of Conan O'Brien. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Its everything Ive been asked never to repeat, she tells T&C from her home in Palm Beach, where she has lived since Hurricane Irma destroyed her Key West residence in 2017. "It was horrible," she said when asked about the night she was branded. Johnny Depp is very well known for his movies including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, and more. It doesn't matter what you wear, who you trust, whether you drink or are at a party, there is nothing you can do to deserve to experience violence. "And these people were that, especially Keith Raniere. ", "That's the real thing is that we were told that it was a symbol of the elements and that this was gonna be a bonding experience," India Oxenberg explained. In 2005, the couple appeared in their own reality series, I Married a Princess, which aired on the Lifetime Television channel in the United States and on LIVINGtv in the United Kingdom. She also confirmed that her daughter and granddaughter had reconciled. [4], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Lifetime's Trailer For 'Escaping The NXIVM Cult' Shows Seduction And Anguish", "Lifetime Is Making a NXIVM Sex Cult Movie After Founder Keith Raniere's Conviction", "NXIVM Sex Cult Movie Set At Lifetime With Catherine Oxenberg Producing; Peter Facinelli & Andrea Roth To Star", "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.21.2019 | Showbuzz Daily", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Escaping_the_NXIVM_Cult:_A_Mother%27s_Fight_to_Save_Her_Daughter&oldid=1131576473, This page was last edited on 4 January 2023, at 20:00. And so, as far as justice for Keith, a life sentence [is what I want] and thats what the government is asking for., This man is unrepentant, she continues. And he's a predator.". Actress: Dynasty. If I saw her she would say, Youre my poorest friend! Oxenberg writes. She was signed by Ford Models during this time. After Raniere and Mack were arrested in 2018, India Oxenberg finally came around. Coincidentally, Oxenberg's breakout role was as Princess Diana in the 1982 TV movie The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana.While this was a big moment for Oxenberg and her career, it actually . After I left Nxivm and processed my experiences, there were moments where I felt shame and guilt. They said Raniere, who called himself Vanguard, created a secret sorority inside the group where women were made to be his slaves and have sex with him. [3][4], Oxenberg made her acting debut in the 1982 made-for-television film The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana, in which she played Diana, Princess of Wales. Recently, Oxenberg wrote that the princess once asked a psychic about an upcoming plane flight her third husband was planning. Between 2006 and 2007, she was cast in the role of Leandra Thames in Watch Over Me, a television series adapted from Argentinian series Resistir. "You can learn from it. Like, you can't force somebody to see the truth. Later, she learned that India had joined a "secret sorority" within NXIVM called D.O.S., where she was labeled a "slave," forcibly branded with Raniere's initials, and allegedly put on an incredibly restrictive diet. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. I was still desperately convincing myself that what I was doing was good, because I wasn't allowed to think otherwise or ask any questions. In 2019 she executive produced and also narrated an original TV movie Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter on Lifetime Television. "It was a trap," she said bluntly. The Oscar-Nominated Women Behind 'Elvis': Gail Berman, Catherine Martin & Mandy Walker Speak On The Man, The Myth, The Movie. India hopes that Seduced might give audiences a more three-dimensional portrait of her than media headlines that dismissed her as a cult girl or a sex slave., If you really knew me and if you just sat down and talked to me, you would realize that Im not just that one-dimensional tagline, said India, speaking via Zoom from her mothers sunny living room in Brentwood. And that was all strategic. Most of the scenes were filmed in Nova Scotia (The cafe and music school scenes filmed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada). "I just wanted my daughter back," she told People. Van Dien and Oxenberg have two daughters, Amanda Maya Van Dien (2001) and Celeste Alma Van Dien (2003). In the movie, Catherine was portrayed by actress Andrea Roth. She welcomed Catherine, her first child, with American dressmaker Howard Oxenburg in 1961; she was married two other times and has two other children. The trickier part of it all was that from the outside looking in, a lot of it could pass as a normal, seemingly legitimate, company with at the very least some unconventional practices or alternative, as they would describe them. I know that consciously, but its not fun to have those residual issues., These days, India maintains a safe inner circle that includes Patrick, Catherine, her two sisters, her foster cats (named Beans and Rice), and a smattering of best friends, some of whom she met in NXIVM. I thought I was totally asexual, when really I was just being abused and didnt feel any feelings of sexuality or interest towards men or women. Christina is very clever, a good writer and brilliant at marketing. 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