Evan Rachel Wood began her career as a child star, with 1997’s Practical Magic marking one of her earliest roles. She also gained recognition for roles in shows such as Once and Again and True Blood.
Wood rose to greater stardom with her career-defining role as Dolores Abernathy in the HBO sci-fi drama Westworld. The series aired from 2016 to 2022, with Wood earning two Emmy nominations for her performance.
During a 2016 interview to promote the series, Wood revealed that she had suffered physical, psychological, and s**ual ab*se in the past. While she did not name her ab*ser, the actress admitted she was as**ulted by a “significant other” while they were together.
“I don’t believe we live in a time where people can stay silent any longer. Not given the state our world is in with its blatant bigotry and sexism,” she told Rolling Stone.
Over the next few years, Wood remained vocal about her experiences, many of which echoed elements of her character's story in Westworld.
It wasn’t until February 2021 that Wood publicly accused her former partner Marilyn Manson of grooming and ab*se, alleging that the behavior began when she was still a teenager.
“I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
That same month, Wood said she had been threatened with the release of photographs that could ruin her career. However, no charges were filed against Manson.
In April 2026, Wood said she continued to face intimidation and harassment related to her allegations against the singer.
Despite the success of Westworld, Wood's screen appearances have remained relatively limited in recent years.
Some have speculated that her allegations against Manson contributed to the downturn, particularly after Wood was not invited to reprise her role in Practical Magic 2.
One Reddit user argued that Wood was being “punished by Hollywood” over her allegations against Manson.
“It’s really obvious and messed up,” they added.
Wood rose to greater stardom with her career-defining role as Dolores Abernathy in the HBO sci-fi drama Westworld. The series aired from 2016 to 2022, with Wood earning two Emmy nominations for her performance.
During a 2016 interview to promote the series, Wood revealed that she had suffered physical, psychological, and s**ual ab*se in the past. While she did not name her ab*ser, the actress admitted she was as**ulted by a “significant other” while they were together.
“I don’t believe we live in a time where people can stay silent any longer. Not given the state our world is in with its blatant bigotry and sexism,” she told Rolling Stone.
Over the next few years, Wood remained vocal about her experiences, many of which echoed elements of her character's story in Westworld.
It wasn’t until February 2021 that Wood publicly accused her former partner Marilyn Manson of grooming and ab*se, alleging that the behavior began when she was still a teenager.
“I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail,” she wrote in an Instagram post.
That same month, Wood said she had been threatened with the release of photographs that could ruin her career. However, no charges were filed against Manson.
In April 2026, Wood said she continued to face intimidation and harassment related to her allegations against the singer.
Despite the success of Westworld, Wood's screen appearances have remained relatively limited in recent years.
Some have speculated that her allegations against Manson contributed to the downturn, particularly after Wood was not invited to reprise her role in Practical Magic 2.
One Reddit user argued that Wood was being “punished by Hollywood” over her allegations against Manson.
“It’s really obvious and messed up,” they added.