How Star Wars Actress Bonnie Piesse Got Into (and Out of) NXIVM

Piesse is married to filmmaker Mark Vicente, but even their marriage is connected to NXIVM. According to The Vow, they met in the "Executive Success Program" and, when they became engaged, Raniere wanted to write their wedding vows! Eventually, Piesse was the first between them to realize what was wrong and to leave the organization, which put a major strain on their marriage. Fortunately, Vicente soon came to the same realization and became a whistleblower, providing information to authorities and help for fleeing members. Piesse and Vicente remain married.