Evan Rachel Wood Shares Abuse Allegations Against Marilyn Manson in New Documentary

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200

HBO has released the trailer for the documentary 'Phoenix Rising,' which focuses on American actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood and her experiences with musician Marilyn Manson. The film, set to premiere on HBO Max on March 15, explores Wood's relationship with Brian Warner, Manson's real name, from 2007 to 2010. Wood recounts both psychological and physical abuse, as well as the experiences of other victims. She also discusses her journey to becoming an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. In the trailer, Wood’s mother describes Manson as a 'predator who learned to manipulate people.' The documentary, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January, also includes Wood accusing Manson of rape during the filming of the 'Heart-Shaped Glasses' music video in 2007. Over the past year, Wood publicly detailed years of abuse and manipulation by Manson, and four other women have since made similar allegations. Manson has denied all accusations, claiming all relationships were