'Westworld' actress talks about being raped twice
Beautiful actress Evan Rachel Wood gave an emotional speech at the US House Judiciary Committee about the violence and sexual abuse that she herself was a victim of many years ago.
On February 28, famous TV star Evan Rachel Wood gave an eloquent and moving speech about violence and sexual abuse in Hollywood before the US House Judiciary Committee.
This is one of the activities to support the law to protect the rights of victims of sexual assault in the US. This law was passed by the US Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama in October 2016, but has not been implemented in all 50 states.
ActressWest WorldShe said anti-sexual abuse campaigns like Me Too and Time's Up have reminded her of her own traumatic experiences. "Every time I read this information, I freeze," she described.
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| The actress has stood up after being raped twice in the past. |
Evan Rachel Wood claims the sexual harassment and assault left emotional scars that affect her every day.BeautyThe 30-year-old said she was raped twice, once by her lover and once by a stranger.
"In that moment when I was tied up and beaten, I thought I could die immediately, not only because the person threatened to kill me but also because I felt my soul had left my body," Wood described.
On another occasion, she was raped by a stranger in a bar. "I can never forget the words he whispered in my ear, 'You'll be fine, fine,' along with my screaming, 'No, no, no,'"
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| Evan Rachel Wood is famous for the television seriesWestworld. |
Those terrifying experiences once caused Wood to fall into depression, addiction, and even attempted suicide. She was then hospitalized for psychological treatment and overcame the pain.
"But not everyone is as lucky as me. Because being raped is not just a pain that lasts for a few minutes, but a slow death," she emphasized.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood is one of the famous beauties who participated in many famous movies such asWestworld, Thirteen, The Ides of MarchandandThe Wrestler.
She was married to British actor Jamie Bell in 2012 but divorced two years later.
