672. Surviving Marilyn Manson & Hollywood Abuse - Evan Rachel Wood

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.

*Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) has denied Evan Rachel Wood's allegations. He has previously stated that her claims are distortions of reality and that his intimate relationships were consensual. In January 2025, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced that no criminal charges would be filed following their investigation. 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…

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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