Nov 09 2008
Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood call it quits
Wow, I thought for sure theirs was a union that would stand the test of time. Schlock rocker Marilyn Manson and actress Evan Rachel Wood started dating in December of ‘06 after Manson’s divorce from Dita Von Teese. At the time bloggers like Perez Hilton attacked Wood, but the actress defended her love as genuine. Sounding like a young Joan of Arc, she said, ”I’ve seen blogs where I’ve been called a slut, a whore, that say I should be condemned to death simply because I’ve fallen in love. Surely the fact that we are both prepared to go through all this proves just how important – and real – our love is, no? Everyone is so worried that I’m losing myself but really I’m finding myself.”
Post-breakup Wood is again on the defense, this time denying reports that her brother was to blame for the split. Stories circulated that her brother Ira was living with the couple, and that the musician kicked him out, prompting Wood to end their relationship. She released a statement to PEOPLE saying this was poppycock. She continues, “The person that said such horrible things about Manson being ‘controlling’ and ‘emotionally abusive’ is certainly no source ‘close’ to me. Manson has been by my side and taken care of me through the best and worst times. I love him as a person and as an artist.” Hopefully this is the last time she’ll feel the need to play Manson’s advocate. See the couple in happier times below.
