672. Evan Rachel Wood On Surviving Marilyn Manson: Abuse, Mind Control & Why Hollywood Stayed Silent

About this episode

Evan Rachel Wood discusses her experiences of abuse and control in Hollywood, particularly involving Marilyn Manson, and the broader implications for the industry.

Evan Rachel Wood joins Andrew Gold for a chilling, deep dive into the dark side of Hollywood, exposing the levels of narcissism and abuse she endured. In this exclusive interview, Wood details the harrowing experiences involving Marilyn Manson, including the "on-camera" incident that she describes as a horrific betrayal of consent. - Watch the trailer of Narcissist's Playbook: https://www.narcissistsplaybook.com - The Instagram Page About Manson: https://www.instagram.com/mansonsabusivebehavior We explore the "Narcissist Playbook," the reality of being groomed at 18 by a world-famous rock star, and the terrifying tactics used to maintain control. From "safe rooms" and bulletproof glass to the fight for the Phoenix Act, Evan Rachel Wood opens up about PTSD, the legal system's failures, and why she is risking everything to ensure no one else gets hurt. In this episode, we discuss: - The "Edward Scissorhands" mask vs. the reality of the abuser. - The "on-camera" incident and the failure of industry guidelines. - Coercive control and the "seven times" rule for leaving. - The dark history of child actors in Hollywood. - The Phoenix Act and changing the statute of limitations…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Gold

Guest: Evan Rachel Wood

Topics covered

• abuse
• Hollywood
• narcissism
• PTSD
• coercive control
• child actors
• legal system

Keywords

• abuse
• Marilyn Manson
• Hollywood
• narcissism
• PTSD
• Phoenix Act
• coercive control
• child actors
• legal system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Narcissist's Playbook, Instagram

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