The actress appeared on The View ahead of the release of her two-part documentary Phoenix Rising.
IfMarilyn Mansonintended for his defamation lawsuit to intimidateEvan Rachel Wood, he underestimated her.
This is why people don’t want to come forward, because this is this was expected."
Evan Rachel Wood.George Pimentel/Getty Images
This is the reason.
And I’m steady as a rock."
This is just more of the same."
“I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission.
I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail.
Wood is one of several womenwho have accused Manson of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Manson has consistently denied such allegations.
OnThe View,Wood elaborated on her remarks from last year, saying Manson damaged her sense of self.
“He made me forget who I was, and it’s taken me years to remember.
“And honestly, the suicide attempt is another form of escape.
And ‘I’m at the bottom so there’s no way to go but up.’
It was the beginning.”
The first part ofPhoenix Risingpremieres Tuesday on HBO, with the second part airing Wednesday.
Watch Wood’s appearance onThe Viewabove.
