What I was learning was the opposite. But those claims were so different from what she had been taught that she felt caught in a whirlwind of conflicting rumors. 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 will win because I cannot be faulted for telling the truth.. At the moment, pointless an endeavour it might seem to some, but I am attempting to teach myself Anglo-Saxon (or Old English). 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. After their parents marriage disintegrated when they were young children, the Oxenberg sisters moved to England, giving them an opportunity to mingle with their Windsor kin. Its about time., Reclaiming her narrative is just part of Indias extensive healing journey. 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. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Though Raniere had been arrested months prior, and the nefarious details of NXIVM and its master-slave sex cult DOS had been reported by outlets like the New York Times and Vanity Fair, the 27-year-old still believed what she had been told by Raniere and his coconspirator Allison Mack: that DOS, to which Oxenberg had pledged herself, was her only path to total enlightenment; that the brand crudely cauterized into her pelvic region was a Latin symbol for the elements; that her extreme deprivation diet, which caused her hair to fall out and stopped her periods, was a necessary means to prove her strength and self control; and that the oral-sex sessions Raniere had subjected her to were not for his gratification, but a way for her to work through the intimacy issues she was told she had. Catherine Oxenberg (born September 22, 1961) is an American actress. I designed a tattoo around the brand, she explained. 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. Don't let it take you down forever; you are not alone, you are not broken. As part of the grooming process and manipulation, I was taught not to trust myself, to put my gut feelings aside and to just listen to what I was told. She goes to a place to find out advice for business but is asked odd questions. And for the first time in a while, India also sees a future for herself. He was the first to mass market maternity clothes, which was very clever, Oxenberg says. Sexual violence, gaslighting and "love bombing" can also happen on college campuses. She had to work really, really hard to unravel all of this indoctrination.. It was very public, and she did it to poke her finger in the eye of Howard, who was screwing around. 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). "I lived in fear for probably two years, but my faith is -- has always been stronger than my fear, always," Catherine Oxenberg said. 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. To give you a better idea of what the language is like, check out these four important facts about Catalan: 1. If you have time between classes, or if you can take out time to sit on a bench on your walk around campus, practicing breathing exercises can help ground you. As Catherine fought for her daughter to see the light, she also prepared for that dayreadying a support system to be on standby, including a legal team, a deprogrammer, and a few FBI contacts. She made her debut as an ivy-educated model, her face graced the . A good partner or friend will honor your level of comfort and get consent. Ask how you can help. That takes balls; that is not a slam-dunk. Healing is nonlinear and can sometimes feel discouraging when you have setbacks or triggers. Back in 2011, 1980s Dynasty actress and royal descendant Catherine Oxenberg thought that NXIVM's Executive Success Programs would be a good tool for her 19-year-old daughter India. I feel exactly the same way about the conversations I overhear on the train. Students speak out after some colleges ban TikTok from campuses. The couple separated in 2015. 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. A lot of people don't want a name, they 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. The 29-year-old spoke with ABC News in an interview that aired on the Oct. 13 episode of Good Morning America. 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. Its so tragic. Yet the depth of her mothers loveas demonstrated in Catherines public battle against the groupis so beautiful at the same time. After about two years worth of intensive therapy and deprogramming, India said, I can look at it like that now., India said that she and her mother have healed the relationship that Raniere and his NXIVM cohort knowingly severed in order to alienate India, a high-value recruit with Hollywood ties and a royal bloodline, from her primary support system. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Oxenberg is also a second cousin once removed of Queen Sofa of Spain and Charles III of the United Kingdom, making Catherine a third cousin of Felipe VI of Spain and Prince William, Prince of Wales. Van Dien and Oxenberg have two daughters, Amanda Maya Van Dien (2001) and Celeste Alma Van Dien (2003). India Oxenberg and her mother, Catherine Oxenberg. "You can learn from it. A good partner or friend will honor your level of comfort and get consent. Consent is an ongoing process of discussing boundaries and what you're comfortable with. It was completely par for the course. She was admitted to Harvard University. "And if India had left the group when I first tried to get her to leave in June 2017, I would have walked away and Keith would still be up there branding, coercing, and threatening women." [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. When India was indoctrinated, she told her mother she never wanted to have kids: They shut down your emotional center and your ability to love in this cult, explained Catherine. The 56-year-old bon vivant is the daughter of a . We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Triggers happen from time to time and it's a part of healing from trauma. 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. You would think sitting in the hell-hole of MDC, as hes done for over two years, that something would percolate as far as what hes done nothing. Catherine Oxenberg has a daughter India Riven Oxenberg (born 1991) whose father is William Weitz Shaffer, a convicted drug smuggler. The way this case is being handled has been impeccable. (Her ex-husband is the artist Damian Elwes, brother of The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes.). . ", "I started working with a de-programmer who helped me tremendously," she said. It was from Serbia that Elizabeth flew to New York City in April 2018, at Oxenberg's request, in a last-ditch effort to get India to leave NXIVM, according to Page Six. [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. Catherine Oxenberg's Daughter India Recalls Harrowing Moment She Was Branded in Nxivm Sex Cult, How Actress Allison Mack Groomed India Oxenberg For Sex Abuse in Nxivm: 'I Wanted to Believe' Her. Being independent and away from family and support for the first time can be exciting. want a face. Listen without judgment. 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She told her story to Frank Parlato of the Frank Report blog, as well as to Barry Meier of the New York Times, who ultimately broke the story about the branding practice. A predator knows how to identify and use people for their own desires. Isolation tactics are used to keep the at-risk individual under control and under monitoring. I was 19 years old when I was recruited by members of a cult called Nxivm. In her debut appearance, she played Princess Diana in the CBS television movie The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana. Living independently is a huge milestone for anyone, but it's also important to be aware of your surroundings. Passengers wishing to leave the train at Manea should inform the guard so that he can arrange for the train to stop to allow them to alight. "And these people were that, especially Keith Raniere. James Harden surprises fan paralyzed in MSU shooting with FaceTime call and donation, 2 million air fryers recalled due to fire and burn hazards, Students speak out about bullying after fellow student dies by suicide, Digital Deals & Steals celebrating women-owned businesses, Actress Catherine Oxenberg describes how she fought to save her daughter from NXIVM, NXIVM founder Keith Raniere convicted of all charges in sex cult case, Accusations made against doctor connected to NXIVM. He was aware of the story and aware of me, but he never really brought it up, India said. The Catawban, or Eastern Siouan, languages form a small language family in east North America. The interview Catherine Oxenberg granted Amer and Noujaim shortly after that event turned into a year of their cameras capturing her plight. Spouse/Ex-: Casper Van Dien (m. 19992015), Robert Evans (m. 19981998), siblings: Christina Oxenberg, Nicholas Augustus Balfour, children: Christina Oxenberg, Nicholas Augustus Balfour, Ancestry: Danish American, Finnish American, Swedish American, Serbian American, Russian American, education: Harvard University, Columbia University, St. Paul's School. [12], In the Class of 1985 Harvard freshman face book, Oxenberg is listed directly ahead of Conan O'Brien. In 2019, Catherine Oxenbergs story was dramatized for an original TV movie on Lifetime. Oxenberg left Dynasty in 1986, following a salary dispute after the end of her second season, and the role was recast with Karen Cellini. 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. 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. If I was the judge I would send him to the supermax underground in Colorado where he cant influence anybody.. "When I first confronted her at the end of May in 2017, I thought I could wake her up. 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Seduced, which premieres on October 18, will be airing on Starz through another important milestone: Ranieres October 27 sentencing, where India plans to deliver a statement in the same courtroom as her abuser. The author of nine books of fiction and non-fiction, she is now serializing a tell-all memoir every week on the crowd-funded content platform, Patreon (entries are published on Sundays and Thursdays). Oxenberg's first marriage was to the producer Robert Evans, in Beverly Hills, California, on July 12, 1998, but the marriage was annulled nine days later. Catherine has been her daughters public mouthpiece for the past two years, while India has concentrated on healing. These were all the things I wanted for myself. I had all their numbers, Catherine said of the FBI agents. 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. Overall, the perpetrator creates an incurable problem that only they can fix. [13] A contemporary Harvard Crimson piece indicates that she was at least initially in the Class of 1983, dubbing her "queen of the facebook".[14]. ET, India Oxenberg returns to the house where she said that she and others were held down and branded with Raniere's initials. [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. Recently, Oxenberg wrote that the princess once asked a psychic about an upcoming plane flight her third husband was planning. India Oxenberg and her mother, Catherine Oxenberg. 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And I wasn't gonna do that.". "What I thought I was learning was self-help and personal growth. However, as long as you're committed to getting to know yourself, you can get curious rather than afraid and shut down. In 1984, Oxenberg joined the hit ABC prime time soap opera Dynasty then at its height of popularity[5] in the role of Amanda Carrington. She welcomed Catherine, her first child, with American dressmaker Howard Oxenburg in 1961; she was married two other times and has two other children. She also acted in an episode each of television series Baywatch (2000) and Out of Practice (2005) and appeared as herself in television documentaries E! 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. India joined NXIVM, a . She is best known for her role as Amanda Carrington on the 1980s prime time soap opera Dynasty. Like her take on the British royals, for example. In 1986, she once again became a part of the series for a couple of episodes as Carrie Barton. My mom had an affair with J.F.K. He also writes the "No Regrets" column for the New York Times. Media in category "Catherine Oxenberg". Catherine Oxenberg was born on 22nd September 1961 in New York City, U.S as the eldest daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and her first husband Howard Oxenberg, an American Jewish businessman. I remember those feelings clearly. And we were unaware of why they were doing that at the time," the mother and actress told ABC News. 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. Hopefully, a veteran Oversight Committee member tells, She wants people to know who she is beneath the glam: Theres no pretending with me.. India Oxenberg was not prepared for what she found on the flash drives. Princess Elizabeth is the only daughter of Prince Paul of Yugoslavia (who served as regent for his cousin's eldest son King Peter II of Yugoslavia) and Princess Olga of Greece and Denmark. Catherine had spent years on a hellish crusade to save India from NXIVMs clutchesstaging interventions, pleading with authorities, telling the press about NXIVMs criminal underbelly, counseling with legal experts, and even writing a heart-wrenching book appealing to India. On top of his ability to speak English, he can also speak French. All Rights Reserved. against her in an enormous way. India Oxenberg spent nearly seven years in the organization and paid them nearly $100,000, now saying that she had been slowly brainwashed but at the time couldn't see it while it was happening. Born In: New York, New York, United States. Christina Oxenberg, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia at Oxenbergs 2013 book party for, Christina Oxenberg in 1986. When a young Prince and his trusted aid learn of a beautiful Princess's cursed eternal slumber, they embark on a journey to rescue her. [1] The film is narrated by Catherine Oxenberg, who also serves as an executive producer, and stars Andrea Roth, Jasper Polish . A few of Macks itemsjewelry, a diary, and a box of flash drivesseemed too personal to throw into a storage unit. That is a gift. Olga and Marina were also paternal first cousins of the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. [27], For playing Amanda Carrington, Oxenberg won two Soap Opera Digest Awards in 1985, for Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Female Newcomer. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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. Oxenberg, in the hat, poses with Ivana Trump, Princess Katherine of Serbia, and Kick Kennedy at an event at Le Cirque in 2017. 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. I met the Queen at Buckingham Palace for tea. They were intelligent, successful, and charismatic. The same year she also acted as Monika Blackbird in a couple of episodes of romantic comedy drama series The Love Boat. He wanted to know from me, the sourceand I so appreciated that and needed that. The system in place that they designed in order to be able to get access to women is the same. 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. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. In another bit of audio, Raniere instructed DOS masters on how to make it look as though the womenwhom he specified should be naked during their induction ceremonywanted to be branded, even though the pain, without anesthesia, was so searing that some participants had to be physically held down. And I said, 'I know about the blackmail. The more we bring light to this kind of predatory behavior and expose it, the safer it will be for young women.. Oxenberg's book, "Captive: A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult," was released in August. [22] Oxenberg confirmed that her daughter became heavily involved in the cult, and that she had initiated what proved to be a failed intervention for India. Ive gotten strong! She has dual citizenship, American and Serbian. Oxenberg is the one who introduced India to NXIVM, which billed itself as a self-help group. She has also lent her voice to video games like Starship Troopers and appeared as herself in reality shows like I Married a Princess. 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. After Mack was arrested, India even agreed to box up Macks property and put it in storage. The same year, she also appeared as herself in the documentary film Walking after Midnight. Catherine Oxenberg narrates about the day when she (Andrea Roth) found out that her daughter India (Jasper Polish) has joined the NXIVM cult that is headed by Keith Raniere (Peter Facinelli) and Allison Mack (Sara Fletcher). I dont want him to look at me in certain places or things like that. The shame, the guilt, and the blame always belong to the perpetrators. her mom, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Princess Elizabeth unsuccessfully ran for president, last-ditch effort to get India to leave NXIVM. It's not a dialect of Spanish. And I was confused," she said. 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"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. Her siblings include a sister Christina Oxenberg and a younger half-brother Nicholas Balfour from her mother's second marriage to Neil Balfour of Dawyck. Many people falsely assume that, since it is spoken in Spain, Catalan must just be a regional dialect of Spanish. Oxenberg is the daughter of Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and her first husband, Howard Oxenberg (1919-2010). Mom is a princess from a country that doesnt exist anymore, and DadHoward Oxenberg, who died in 2010"was Jewish, from Brooklyn, in the garment industry. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Because of the nature of the relationship, she explained that she felt like she could not turn down what was being asked of her. The Oscar-Nominated Women Behind 'Elvis': Gail Berman, Catherine Martin & Mandy Walker Speak On The Man, The Myth, The Movie. She is the daughter of HRH Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and the granddaughter of Prince Paul, Prince Regent of Yugoslavia. She joined the cast of the show when it was at its peak of popularity and continued to be a part of it till 1986 (54 episodes). Read Next: In Hollywood Contract Talks, the Push for Viewership Data May Become a Flash Point, Bridget Everetts Comedy Can Be Blue on Stage But Somebody Somewhere Leans Into the Tender Moments, Inside the Naomi-Verse With Ava DuVernay and Kaci Walfall, Clare Bronfman recently received just under seven years in prison, Woody Harrelson Slams COVID Set Protocols as 'Nonsense,' Urges Hollywood to 'Stop' Forcing 'Vaccination': Thats 'Not a Free Country', Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Writer Surprised by Terrible Reviews: I Was in a Low Spot and Really Sad About It, Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Releasing Two Days Early, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? As time goes along, "love bombing" can become manipulative and overwhelming, taking on many forms. I dont think that he is able to repair himself. At every step of the way, they have taken the most courageous route, as far as Im concerned, she says. Through her maternal grandmother, Catherine is a first cousin once removed of: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy and Prince Michael of Kent. Johnny Depp is very well known for his movies including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, and more. Said Catherine, I didnt understand that there are people out there who will try and destroy love, destroy connection, and destroy family. Catherines first marriage to producer Robert Evans in 1998 ended after just nine days. The second half of HBO's The Vow chronicles Catherine Oxenberg's quest to rescue her daughter India from NXIVM, the cult brought down in 2018 amid charges of sex trafficking and fraud. 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. Princess Olga was the sister of Princess Marina, who married Prince George, Duke of Kent (an uncle of Queen Elizabeth II). In the movie, Catherine was portrayed by actress Andrea Roth. She also authored a book that gave an account of her fight to bring her daughter back. Shortly after the discovery, India started screaming for her mother. 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). Rather than working with a plastic surgeon to partially remove her branda process that would have taken a year, and wouldnt have restored her skin pigmentation anywayIndia went a different route. . I welcome it and look forward to it, Oxenberg says. But I feel that after the age of 50, the gloves have to come off., Oxenberg is estranged from her mother, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, as well as her sisterwho remains best-known for a two-year run on Dynasty in the 1980sand writes unsparingly about them both. It was the summer of 2018, and India had recently returned to the Malibu home of her mother, Dynasty actor Catherine Oxenberg, after spending seven years in Keith Ranieres secretive group NXIVM. He has all of the characteristics of a psychopath; he has absolutely no empathy, no remorse. 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. 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