Marilyn Manson Denies 'Essentially Raping' Ex-Fiancée Evan Rachel Wood On Camera
Jan. 25 2022, Published 11:38 a.m. ET
Marilyn Manson is coming back swinging, denying allegations he "essentially raped" his ex-fiancée Rachel Evan Wood. The accusations against the shock rocker were brought on by the Westworld actress in HBO's upcoming documentary about her life.
Part one of Phoenix Rising was shown virtually at the Sundance Film Festival. In the footage, Wood alleged that Manson, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, took advantage of her while filming what was supposed to be a simulated sex scene for his 2007 music video Heart-Shaped Glasses.
According to Wood, once the cameras started rolling, "Manson began penetrating me for real." She made it clear that she "had never agreed to that."
Wood claimed she didn't know how to tell Manson "no" because her parents taught her to "never talk back, but just soldier through."
While the actress accused Manson of having sex with her on camera without her consent, the rocker claimed that's not true. Speaking out through his lawyer, the musician's attorney told E! News Manson "did not have sex with Evan on that set."
He also fired off a statement to the HBO filmmakers. "[Warner] vehemently denies any and all claims of sexual assault or abuse of anyone. These lurid claims against my client have three things in common -- they are all false, alleged to have taken place more than a decade ago and part of a coordinated attack by former partners and associates of Mr. Warner who have weaponized the otherwise mundane details of his personal life and their consensual relationships into fabricated horror stories," his attorney stated.
These aren't the first sexual assault allegations against Manson brought on by Wood. In fact, several other ex-girlfriends and former employees have stepped forward with accusations against the star.
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Wood was so scared for her and her son's safety after coming forward with allegations against the shock rocker that she alleged she had to install bulletproof windows in the family's home.
Manson and Wood met when she was just 18 years old. He was 38 at the time. The two got engaged in 2010, but they called off wedding plans months later.
