Musician Phoebe Bridgers has alleged that shock rocker Marilyn Manson had a 'rape room' in his house which she witnessed when she visited his home as a teenager.
The claim comes after a series of women, including Manson's ex-partner Evan Rachel Wood, made allegations against him regarding sexual misconduct and abuse.
The allegations made by actress Evan Rachel Wood were made public last week. She openly stated on Instagram that she was 'horrifically abused' over their 3 year relationship. Her post said:
"The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson. He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living with fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent."
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The allegations from Bridgers were made on twitter. In a post, she said:
"I went to Marilyn Manson's house when I was a teenager with some friends. I was a big fan. He referred to a room in his house as the "r*pe room", I thought it was just his horrible frat boy sense of humor. I stopped being a fan. I stand with everyone who came forward."
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— traitor joe (@phoebe_bridgers) February 4, 2021
I went to Marilyn Manson’s house when I was a teenager with some friends. I was a big fan. He referred to a room in his house as the “r*pe room”, I thought it was just his horrible frat boy sense of humor. I stopped being a fan.
I stand with everyone who came forward.
Six other women have made allegations against Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, all involving sexual abuse and manipulation. The 52-year-old has strenuously denied the allegations against him, saying:
"Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent allegations against me are horrible distortions of reality. My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners. Regardless of how – and why -others are now choosing to misinterpret the past, that is the truth."
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The allegations have led Manson's record label, Loma Vista Records, to drop him. They released a statement saying:
"In light of today's disturbing allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and other women naming Marilyn Manson as their abuser, Loma Vista will cease to further promote his current album, effective immediately. Due to these concerning developments, we have also decided not to work with Marilyn Manson on any future projects."
Manson's ex-wife Dita von Teese, who was married to the rockstar for 7 years, said that the allegations did not match anything she had experienced in their long relationship and that their relationship broke down due to infidelity and drug abuse. She did however urge those that had experienced abuse to seek help and heal.
[h/t: People]
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