Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood
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Name:
Evan Rachel Wood
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Birth date:
(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
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5'6 ft ()
Weight:
119 lb (54 kg)
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Evan Rachel Wood Biography

Evan Rachel Wood is a popular American actress who began her career as a child actor, continuing to surprise directors and audiences with her diverse, challenging film roles and musical talent. Net worth: $10 million.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood
Actress Evan Rachel Wood
Audiences know and love Evan as the lead character in HBO's hit series Westworld, and also for her part in a sports drama The Wrestler by Darren Aronofsky, and her role as Sophie-Anne, the vampire queen, in the TV series True Blood.

Childhood and first film roles

Born into an acting family of Jewish and French heritage, Evan Wood grew up at Theatre in the Park, which was run by her father Ira David Wood III. She took part in her father's stage performances in early childhood many times. For instance, she made her stage debut before her first birthday. Although Rachel doesn't remember this, she knows from her family stories that her first performance was A Christmas Carol by Dickens, where she played Ghost of Christmas Past.

At age 7, Rachel landed her first film role as little Susie in the drama Bitter Blood. Her filmography grew rapidly with new roles, and by age 10, she had appeared in 10 films and TV series.
Evan Rachel Wood childhood photos
Evan Rachel Wood childhood photos
When Rachel was 9, her parents divorced and she moved to Los Angeles with her mother Sara Lynn Moore (also an actress and acting teacher) and younger sister Aden. Her brothers (Rachel has three brothers: Ira – the youngest, Dana, and Thomas) stayed with their father, and Rachel often visited them later. She always returned to her beloved theater stage during these visits.
Evan Rachel Wood with her father and brother Ira
Evan Rachel Wood with her father and brother Ira
She also seized the opportunities that Hollywood offered. Evan didn't enjoy school and struggled to connect with classmates, but she was warmly welcomed on movie sets. Due to her busy schedule, she switched to homeschooling and completed her education at age 15. Beyond acting, young Evan Rachel Wood had another passion – martial arts. Hard to believe, but this delicate-looking girl earned a black belt in taekwondo.
Evan Rachel Wood in youth
Evan Rachel Wood in youth

Actor's career. Best roles

Wood got her first taste of working with A-list celebrities in the film Practical Magic, where 11-year-old Evan shared the screen with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.
Little Evan Rachel Wood in Practical Magic
Little Evan Rachel Wood in Practical Magic
According to Zoomboola.com, her first breakout role came in 2003. This was a low budget drama by Catherine Hardwicke named Thirteen, where Evan Rachel Wood played 13-year-old Tracy, an exemplary student whose life spirals out of control after befriending school star Evie (Nikki Reed), a wild and rebellious classmate. The film exploring the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and family relationships was highly praised at the Sundance Film Festival, and Evan even was nominated for Golden Globe as Best Supporting Actress.
Evan Rachel Wood in the film Thirteen
Evan Rachel Wood in the film Thirteen
After that, she jokingly called her tongue her "main celebrity" because after opening night, many people asked if she'd really gotten it pierced. Despite appearing with a pierced tongue on the film poster, Evan wore a special tongue clip during filming, while Nikki Reed actually had a real piercing.
That poster
That poster
In 2004, Wood starred alongside Edward Norton in the much-discussed romance Down in the Valley, and in 2005 Evan landed the lead role of a school troublemaker in the black comedy Pretty Persuasion. 2007 also brought exciting opportunities with unusual roles, as Rachel Wood played the daughter of a schizophrenic (Michael Douglas) in the comedy King of California.
Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci commercial
That same year, she showcased her musical talents in Julie Taymor's film Across the Universe, dedicated to the hippie era and particularly the events of 1968 in America. The cast portrayed characters from famous Beatles songs brought to life, performing the iconic tracks that were seamlessly woven into the story.

For example, Evan and British actor Jim Sturgess played Lucy and Jude, characters inspired by different Beatles songs. Their love story unfolded against the historical and cultural backdrop of the '60s. The film is filled with fascinating allusions—for example, in one scene Jim and Evan recreated the famous photo of Yoko Ono and John Lennon from a Rolling Stone cover down to the smallest detail.
Across the Universe: Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess
Across the Universe: Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess
The role of Stephanie, daughter of once-great wrestler Randy Robinson in the biographical drama The Wrestler (2008) starring Mickey Rourke, also became a memorable part of the actress's filmography.

That same year, Evan Rachel Wood was invited to join the cast of True Blood's second season alongside Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgard. The series follows vampires living among humans after scientists invented synthetic blood alternatives, and remained popular throughout its entire run.

Aristocratically pale Evan was just made for the role of Gothic vampire queen Sophie-Anne Leclerq. During the series' run, the actress became deeply attached to her character and later said many times that she'd love to play another strong, self-confident woman.
True Blood: Evan Rachel Wood as a vampire queen
True Blood: Evan Rachel Wood as a vampire queen
After the lead in Woody Allen's Whatever Works (2009) it's worth noting Evan's pairing with Kate Winslet in a Todd Haynes' five-series film Mildred Pierce (2011). Working with a world star blew Evan's mind so much that after filming she came out as bisexual and joked about being unable to marry Kate, who by the way played the role of her mother, a housewife, deciding to start with a clean sheet.
Evan Rachel Wood and Kate Winslet played together in a miniseries Mildred Pierce
Evan Rachel Wood and Kate Winslet played together in a miniseries Mildred Pierce
Wood's performance in George Clooney's political thriller The Ides of March was also well-received. Her character Molly, an ally of the Democratic presidential nominee (Ryan Gosling), became one of the key figures in a scandal, rapidly unfolding during the election campaign.

In 2016 Evan Rachel Wood landed the lead role in HBO's ambitious new series Westworld. She transformed into an android named Dolores, who's virtually indistinguishable from a real person. Every day is identical to the last because she works at a themed entertainment park where her memory gets wiped each night—until the program malfunctions.
Evan Rachel Wood had to undress during Westworld shooting
Evan Rachel Wood had to undress during Westworld shooting
The series was hailed as HBO's new flagship show, positioned to replace Game of Thrones. For Evan, joining the project was not only a major career move but also her ticket to global stardom, with the premiere alone drawing 2 million viewers. To top it off, critics praised her performance too—her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations are proof of that.
In 2016 Evan Rachel Wood made a cute haircut
In 2016 Evan Rachel Wood made a cute haircut
In September 2017, Evan Rachel Wood appeared in the romantic drama Allure alongside Julia Sarah Stone.

In 2018 she worked on Westworld's second season while also filming the drama 'Viena and the Fantomes' with Dakota Fanning and Zoe Kravitz. The actress keeps an incredibly busy schedule, often juggling multiple projects at once.
Evan Rachel Wood at the Golden Globe 2018 ceremony
Evan Rachel Wood at the Golden Globe 2018 ceremony

Evan Rachel Wood's private life

The actress's youth was quite wild. At 17, Evan met Edward Norton on the set of Down in the Valley, and soon tabloids were buzzing about their passionate romance despite the significant age difference.
Edward Norton and Rachel Wood were dating in real life
Edward Norton and Rachel Wood were dating in real life
Evan Rachel also had a relationship with controversial artist Marilyn Manson – they dated for years, broke up, and even got engaged. Though their engagement ended, Rachel called her time with the rock star the brightest and wildest period of her life.

She loved his provocative image, felt completely comfortable with him, and took it as a compliment when people said she was as edgy as Manson. During this time, Wood underwent a dramatic transformation: the natural blonde dyed her hair dark and started appearing in public with Gothic looks. Many saw the influence of Manson's ex-wife, dancer Dita von Teese, in this image transformation.
Evan Rachel Wood and Marylin Manson were betrothed
Evan Rachel Wood and Marylin Manson were betrothed
Her appearance in Manson's music video for "Heart-Shaped Glasses" made Evan Rachel Wood the highest-paid actress in music videos.
Evan Rachel Wood in Marilyn Manson's music video
In 2011, Wood made headlines with Esquire readers when she came out as bisexual. The following year, she married actor Jamie Bell. Their son was born in 2013, but the couple divorced less than a year later.
Evan Rachel Wood married Jamie Bell
Evan Rachel Wood married Jamie Bell
After becoming single again, Wood constantly gave tabloids reason to link her with various boyfriends and girlfriends. She was spotted with Michael Grant, spent time with Kate Moennig, and photos of her with Young Rising Sons lead singer Andy Tongren surfaced online.

Evan Wood is frequently photographed and filmed, so journalists have lost count of the actress's tattoos. Two of the six tattoos that journalists have documented are reminders of her past relationships with Manson and Jamie Bell.
One of Evan Rachel Wood's many tattoos
One of Evan Rachel Wood's many tattoos
The star's favorite actor is Edward Norton, and she considers Bono from U2 the most attractive man on Earth. Wood calls Cate Blanchett her favorite actress. Among her close friends is her Thirteen co-star Nikki Reed, now famous for playing Rosalie Hale in Twilight.
Cate Blanchett and Evan Rachel Wood
Cate Blanchett and Evan Rachel Wood
Today Evan Rachel Wood is not only an actress but a singer too. In interviews, she often complains that wherever she goes, she can't find good music. She's also disappointed that so many people watch bad movies, which she believes cultivates poor taste. The actress has also confessed that she hates shopping and struggles with choosing clothes, envying those with a natural sense of style.

Evan Rachel Wood Now

Evan Rachel Wood stars in HBO's 'Westworld' series as Dolores. She's also appeared in Taika Waititi's series 'What We Do in the Shadows' and voiced Iduna in 'Frozen II'.
Evan Rachel Wood's song from «Frozen II»

Evan Rachel Wood: latest news and articles

  • She is not that great of an actress and is a terrible singer. It seems like she is only famous from who she has dated.
    2022-12-20 05:45:23
  • Maybe to achieve certain progresses in actor work Evan Rachel Wood should stop making music and try to do only one thing at the time?
    2021-05-15 17:07:04
  • Sort of successful and interesting actress but I don`t see happiness in her eyes. I just want to wish her to be happy.
    2021-05-02 20:06:14
  • Strange actress or musician, but in the both spheres of activity Evan Rachel Wood is far from perfection.
    2021-05-02 09:06:47
  • Romance, romance, scandals... And where is creative work? Where her actor work? In my opinion Evan Rachel Wood is lost in the relationship.
    2021-04-24 12:15:45
  • Every time I see Evan Rachel Wood I marvel at how from the ugly duckling she could grow up to a beautiful lady.
    2021-03-15 09:15:30
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