Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress, model, and musician. She began acting in the early 1990s, appearing in several television series, including American Gothic and Once and Again. She made her film debut in the 1998 film Digging to China, and her breakout role came in the 2003 film Thirteen. She has since appeared in a number of films, including The Ides of March, The Wrestler, and Across the Universe. Wood has also appeared on stage, appearing in such productions as As You Like It and The Little Dog Laughed. In addition to her acting work, she is also a musician and has released two albums.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life and Career
2. Breakthrough with “Thirteen”
3. Film Work
4. Stage Work
5. Music Career
6. Personal Life
7. Evan Rachel Wood Quotes
1. Early Life and Career
Evan Rachel Wood was born on September 7, 1987, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Ira David Wood III, a theatre actor, writer, and director, and Sara Lynn Moore, an actress, director, and acting coach. She has two older brothers, Ira and Dana. Wood began acting at the age of nine, appearing in a number of local productions. In 1994, she made her television debut in an episode of the CBS series American Gothic. She subsequently appeared in episodes of the ABC series Once and Again and the HBO series Profiler.
2. Breakthrough with “Thirteen”
Wood’s big screen debut came in the 1998 film Digging to China. She subsequently appeared in a number of films, including Little Secrets (2002), Ride with the Devil (1999), and Practical Magic (1998). However, it was her role in the 2003 film Thirteen that made her a household name. The film, which also starred Nikki Reed, was a critical and commercial success and earned Wood a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress.
3. Film Work
Following the success of Thirteen, Wood went on to appear in a number of high-profile films. She starred opposite Edward Norton in The Incredible Hulk (2008) and appeared in The Ides of March (2011), The Wrestler (2008), and Across the Universe (2007). She has also appeared in a number of independent films, including Pretty Persuasion (2005) and Down in the Valley (2005).
4. Stage Work
Wood has also appeared on stage, appearing in productions of As You Like It and The Little Dog Laughed. In 2010, she made her Broadway debut in the play Emmy & Lily, for which she earned a Drama Desk Award nomination.
5. Music Career
In addition to her acting work, Wood is also a musician. She released her debut album, Live Through This, in 2007. The album was met with positive reviews, and spawned the single “All Is Love”. In 2011, she released her sophomore album, Evan Rachel Wood.
6. Personal Life
Wood has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Jamie Bell, with whom she has a son. The couple divorced in 2014. She is currently married to actor Jamie Bell, with whom she has a son.Â
Evan Rachel Wood Quotes
“I think my favorite theory so far is that I am actually a robot. That’s pretty great. In real life.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“When I watch the show [Westworld], it leaves me looking at the world around me in a new way. It really stays with you. And it’s one of those things that you have to figure out. You’re going to get little clues along the way, and every time you think you know what’s up, we’re going to flip it around. It’s going to take you for a really awesome, crazy ride, but it’s a really, really revolutionary character for women. There’s a lot of really fun stuff to look forward to.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Whenever I talk about being a feminist or speaking out for equality, it’s also about the idea that men are treated with respect. It’s not just about treating women like people and not abusing them. You also can’t abuse men and you can’t say things like, ‘Oh, he was just a man. He didn’t know any better.’ Or ‘He’s a man, what did you expect?’ That’s just as abusive and damaging to men, I feel.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’m not in the media that much, so people don’t know my personality very well – they just know my work. I feel bad for people who have to read about my personal life and my relationships and see photos of me going through security at an airport. It’s like watching a commercial for a hamburger that looks delicious, like a Big Mac, and then going to where they make it and taking photos of what it looks like behind the counter, and it’s horrifying.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I think it’s a feminine energy, not necessarily men versus women, but a nurturing, mothering, loving energy. I think definitely. But I think you need a balance of both. I think right now we’re just so in the extremes and people are just conditioned and given these gender assignments very early on.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“We trusted the writers and showrunners [in Westworlds] so much because they’re so brilliant and the writing’s so incredible. It really was like playing Marco Polo, where you just kind of followed their voice and they would lead you to water.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Getting to share a project with Anthony Hopkins is incredible. It’s like watching Da Vinci paint or something – you’re reminded why you do what you do.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Just look at the messages today’s media are sending everybody, from TV and commercials to actors and singers. Kids are just drowning in that 24-7 and it’s getting really bad.” – Evan Rachel
“I adore Susan Sarandon, she’s just so cool, and brilliant, and beautiful. I just like her whole vibe – off- and on-screen.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Ellen [Page] and I had only met a couple of times but had a mutual admiration for each other’s work. When I first heard about the film [Into the Forest], I was excited to get a chance to work with one of my peers because it’s usually one or the other. You don’t get to work with all of the other actors that you’re usually competing with.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I love walking onto the set and the blindfold is taken off and then everything I do is fresh and in the moment. That’s why I loved working with Darren Aronofsky.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I would want my son to value himself as a person. To hold himself to a higher standard, and to not listen to all the stuff that’s shoved down men’s throats about what they’re supposed to do and how they’re not supposed to feel. I want him to know that he’s a person and he’s allowed to have emotions and be vulnerable. That doesn’t mean he’s not strong.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I love that this film [Into the Forest] has a balance.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I also loved that there [in Into the Forest] was a beautiful balance to it, where they were strong and survivors and doing things in the film that we normally only see men do, but they were still human and vulnerable, and they still broke and had moments of weakness. That’s something that we don’t often get to see in these films, either.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I definitely think there is a shift happening right now in terms of visibility, but there’s still a choice you make as a public figure on what to do or how to present your sexuality.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“That’s why I love music so much. It completely saved me. There are so many feelings you can’t explain, and you can hear one note on a guitar and somehow that sound explains what you can’t put into words.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’m also a sucker for a view. Take me to a high place where I can see the landscape or the stars or the whole city, and I’m putty, I’m melting in your arms. Then I think of having a romantic night, getting a little dressed up, but don’t kill yourself trying to force the romance. A bunch of little subtle changes that will make the day more special will amount to a big awesome day in your memory. I like little breadcrumbs along the way. Draw it out!” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I didn’t really get a normal childhood.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I get that some people just want to do work and keep their lives private. I think for me, it just felt like I needed to be open about who I am. It just felt like the right thing for me to do.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“When people were very concerned about the violence against women, I encouraged people to stick with it because it was going somewhere and there was a reason why. It’s all a commentary on gender roles and women and having to be the damsel or to stay on the ranch or stay at home.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’ve made my own music, and the way I’ve always described it is Peggy Lee with an electric guitar or Billie Holiday with some PJ Harvey in there.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I always feel like one of the guys and very unintimidated.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’ve always had a real fascination with Alice in Wonderland and really related to it in some way. And since I was little, people always nicknamed me Alice, even total strangers. I do know I’m always in Wonderland. And I’m definitely just as curious. I don’t mind being amongst the mad people, I enjoy it.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“The Beatles mean so much to so many people, you know? Everybody has at least one song from The Beatles that’s one of their favorite songs of all time.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Dear God, I’ve done so many crazy hair colors and outfits and makeup looks where I look back and it’s like, What the hell was I doing? You can’t be afraid to make mistakes, you have to take risks. We all have those moments we look back on and wish weren’t captured on film, but we’re not alone in that.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“The biggest lessons I’ve learned in life have probably come from a bad situation, from an angry situation, even if I wasn’t the one who was angry.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“You just knew you were in great hands with somebody so talented, so bright, and with such depth. We both [with Ellen Page] loved the script and the book [Into the Forest], which I read after I read the script, highlighted it, and dog-eared it to craziness.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“This film [Into the Forest], was special for that reason because as an actress, you usually don’t get to work with other actresses because you are usually up for the same roles, and you don’t get to hang out that much.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“You can become very reclusive in Hollywood. This gave us permission to be able to open up and be intimate with somebody that you might not normally be kind brave enough or confident enough to do so with.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Everyone at the top of their fields is pouring everything they have into this, which is why it was such a massive undertaking and why filming was extended. It’s not because things are going badly. It’s because they’re so massive and it’s so complicated and we want to get it right. We’re not just phoning it in. We’re taking our time with it because it’s really important.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I like having surprises in the morning for each other on the bedside table, so when you wake up you have something immediately. Just like a little teaser. Then I think it’s nice to stay in bed all morning. It’s simple.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“What’s amazing about this show [Westworld], and what it gives us permission to do, is to be kind of superhuman. Because at the end of the day, [Dolores] she’s not a male and she’s not a female. She’s evolved past that. She’s a very highly advanced being, and so I think it’s really going to knock down a lot of stereotypes and a lot of gender roles and be a neutral party.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I have my own demons, my own pain, and darkness, but I choose to embrace them and look at them head-on and deal with them. Then it doesn’t hurt, and you learn from it.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I did my first nude scene in Mildred Pierce, and that was absolutely terrifying, but it was for an important part of the film and for a reason, and it’s incredibly powerful. It’s not gratuitous. I think the stuff they show on MTV is so much worse.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Sexuality is such a taboo thing. I think it should be more out in the open, especially with young women. I think it’s okay for them to explore their sexuality, as long as they own it and it’s portrayed in the right way.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I was always into very androgynous things. Guys, girls… I’m into androgyny in general.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Lisa Joy is so incredible, and she’s always on set making sure everyone is okay and being respectful. We have a zero-tolerance policy on that set [ in the Westworlds]. If anyone is inappropriate or makes you uncomfortable, they’re literally gone in two seconds. It’s no joke. It’s very professional.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I got the part [in Into the Forest], and I started taking ballet again to try to regain my strength back. I actually love that it was changed to Crystal Pite’s modern dance. And I wouldn’t even really call it modern dance because it feels like it’s in its own genre.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“You don’t have to fit into a particular box. You fit into a box that you’re comfortable in, and you’ll attract people with like minds. It took me a while to figure this out, but there are many ideas. You have to figure right what’s best for you and that will radiate out of you. I think a certain amount of letting go and being brave and not being afraid to make mistakes to get there.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I love Ellen [Page] like family. And even if we don’t hang out all the time, she’s still just somebody that always has a place in my heart.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“We all just kinda did everything we thought we were supposed to do and girls dated the guys they were supposed to and did things with the guys they were supposed to.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I try to stay out of the public eye as much as possible because I want people to be able to watch my films and not be distracted.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I was a mess when the movie [Into the Forest] ended and I had to say goodbye. It was one of the hardest endings.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I feel like maybe I’m going to be in with the robots because they’ll see the show [Westworld] and think I’m one of them.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“There was something so cool about being able to carry this film [Into the Forest] together [with Ellen Page] and to play off of each other. It was like having the most worthy tennis opponent.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Who you are as a character is kind of the foundation of everything.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“All my life people have made fun of me because I was so skinny. They kind of made me feel bad about it sometimes. I worried that maybe people will think I am really anorexic.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I actually fell asleep during one take with Jeffrey Wright because I relaxed so much. I just stayed so still that I just nodded off, and kind of snapped back into it in the middle of the scene.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I loved Stand By Me. I loved Tombstone. Give men a little credit. Maybe we’ll be able to humanize women more and see more of their depth as people.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“[The dancing] was a challenge. It was fun, though. I was nervous, at first, because I danced so long ago that it was weird picking it back up.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Usually, I approach acting completely blindfolded. I read the script, I connect to the character, and then I try not to think about it too much until I’m there and I’m in wardrobe and I’m with the other actors and we’re going through the scene once.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Sometimes I forget that I am even watching myself, realizing that’s me. It’s like you almost become a fan yourself: You are just this normal person watching this show, and then you realize that it’s your show. It’s weird sometimes.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“People have misconceptions about Marilyn Manson, of course, but they can think what they want.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I am trying to be a good person. I am trying to be myself, and if nobody likes me for me, that is their problem.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I have to go through that arc with Dolores, and I didn’t know what my arc was going to be. We found out episode by episode, and the more it went on, the more I felt a change in myself and allowed myself to be strong and to get angry and to access emotions that I don’t normally, and I think a lot of women don’t because we’re kind of conditioned not to. It’s freed me in a way, and it made me find strength in myself.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I love the contrast of this side of [Dolores from the Westworlds] coming out, this tough fighter coming through this sort of Disney princess. There’s something really powerful about that. But I was really excited to get some pants.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I was always pale. And I’m glad that I can be open about my paleness now.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“The most complicated character I have ever played – she has many, many, many layers that even I’m not fully aware of.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“What I normally do as an actor in playing different roles, I just have to do in a span of three seconds sometimes, so I think I’m lucky that I’ve been doing it so long that I can do it rather quickly.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“The secret lives of politicians are always shady. People need to accept the fact that their leaders aren’t perfect. No one is.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I think people are really starting to rebel against that. And I think there’s going to be more and more gray areas. Hopefully, that means we’ll see more stories with characters that could be interchangeable with men.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Whenever I start freaking out and getting stressed, I have to remember that this is just the beginning.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“J.J. Abrams and Jonah Nolan and Lisa Joy, who are brilliant people, so I knew it [Westworld] was going to be amazing.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“It was such a bigger picture [ Westworld] than what I thought it was. It’s more of a revolution than a TV show.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’m opening the doors, I’m buying dinner. Yeah, I’m romantic.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I think I did realize that early on, and then I went through a fun phase where I was figuring out who I was and the different sides of myself. I think like most women, I bought into a certain ideal of beauty that I didn’t quite fit into, and I tried to pretzel myself and alter myself to be what I was told is beautiful, and then I realized that you are in control of what you think is beautiful.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’m constantly changing, I’m constantly growing. I think I’m a little controversial… I just try and keep some mystery, so hopefully, people can’t really put their finger on it.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’m a big karaoke fan and I also love Justin Bieber unashamedly.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“You don’t have to take yourself so seriously all the time.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I can’t say I’m one way or the other because I’ve honestly fallen in love with a man and I’ve honestly fallen in love with a woman. I don’t know how you label that, it’s just how it is.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I hope to have a career like Jodie Foster, going from child to adult actress.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Together” – Evan Rachel Wood
“If I’m going to do anything extreme, I want it to have consequences.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t acting. I have taken time off to figure out if it’s what I really want to do, and it is. The only other job I’d want is to be a psychologist, as I spend most of my time analyzing people and emotions.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“With bisexuality, there’s so much out there in terms of what that means and there are so many definitions, and it’s about finding out what’s right for you.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Authentic and free. The Gucci guilty woman is about living in the moment. She’s a modern woman, someone who really owns herself and her sensuality. It’s supposed to be a very empowering and sensual fragrance.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“And, look, I’m sorry if I have blond hair and blue eyes and my boyfriend looks like a vampire. What do you want me to do about it?” – Evan Rachel Wood
“Anytime you have to get intimate on camera, it’s always a little interesting. You have to trick your brain almost so that you don’t get stage fright or get too much in your head where you’re super uncomfortable.” – Evan Rachel Wood
“I’ll never forget my 24th birthday when my tooth got punched out. And for a second I was like, it would be really hilarious if I sold it on eBay. But I can’t, that’s just too creepy. I don’t think I can go there.” – Evan Rachel Wood
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