Evan Rachel Wood, 38, Says She Still Gets ‘Followed by Cars’ Years After Marilyn Manson, 57, Sexual Abuse Allegations

Evan Rachel Wood has said she continues to experience harassment years after she publicly accused Marilyn Manson of abuse. The comments came during a recent interview with The Times in the UK and were reported by Entertainment Weekly, with journalist Mekishana Pierre credited for the coverage.

Wood first made her allegations in 2021, saying Manson groomed her when she was a teenager and abused her over a long period of time. Manson has denied all allegations made against him.

In the new interview, Wood described ongoing incidents that she says still affect her safety and daily life. She claimed the harassment has not stopped since she spoke out publicly.

She said, “I still get followed by cars. I still have phishing attempts on my computer. I still have numbers calling me over and over again.”

Wood also spoke about the impact of coming forward and how it changed her life. She said that speaking out can lead to pressure and fear, not just from the accused person but also from supporters and wider public attention.

She said, “His circle, his sphere, it operated very much like a cult.” She also described him as “more of a malignant narcissist, more of a cult leader.”

According to Wood, one of the hardest parts of the situation was feeling like she was facing more than just one person. She said there can be a larger system of pressure around cases like this, which makes it harder for people to speak openly.

Her original allegations led to more women coming forward with similar claims. Manson has consistently denied all accusations and called them false.

Over time, the situation has also gone through legal processes. Some civil cases were filed, and at least one defamation lawsuit connected to Wood was later dropped. Authorities later said that criminal charges were not pursued due to legal limits and lack of evidence that met the required standard for prosecution.

Wood has also appeared in documentaries discussing her experience and how it affected her life after the allegations became public. She has said that even when legal outcomes do not fully match expectations, the emotional impact and public reaction remain complicated.

In her recent comments, she also expressed frustration about how systems handle abuse claims in general and said many survivors feel ignored or unheard.

This story shows how complicated and long-lasting public abuse allegations can be, especially when they become widely discussed in media and courts. It also raises questions about safety, privacy, and how people manage life after speaking out. What do you think about Evan Rachel Wood’s comments and the situation overall? Share your thoughts in the comments.