Marilyn Manson's ongoing abuse scandal led by Evan Rachel Wood disrupts music, TV career
The rocker has denied sexual and physical abuse claims made by actress Evan Rachel Wood and four other women
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Marilyn Manson's career has been upended this week by an ongoing abuse scandal involving allegations made by women who claim to have previously led relationships with the shock rocker.
On Monday, Manson, 52, whose real name is Brian Warner, denied allegations first made by actress Evan Rachel Wood, 33, who claimed the musician "started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years." Four other women posted their own allegations, Vanity Fair reported, claiming "sexual assault, psychological abuse, and/or various forms of coercion, violence, and intimidation.
The ongoing controversy has resulted in Manson being dropped from his record label, Loma Vista Recordings. The latest is that he's also been removed from two television roles in Starz's "American Gods" and AMC's "Creepshow."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Starz announced Monday that it "stands unequivocally with all victims and survivors of abuse," and therefore has removed the upcoming episode on its "American Gods" series featuring Manson.
MARILYN MANSON SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING ABUSE ALLEGATIONS: 'HORRIBLE DISTORTIONS'
"Due to the allegations made against Marilyn Manson, we have decided to remove his performance from the remaining episode he is in, scheduled to air later this season," the network confirmed on the TV show's verified Twitter account.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Manson had a recurring role during the show's third season, with the shock rocker appearing in an episode as recently as Sunday night, Entertainment Weekly reports.
Additionally, AMC's Shudder has dropped Manson, 52, from an upcoming segment of the "Creepshow" series, a rep for the network confirmed to Fox News. Each "Creepshow" episode airs in two parts, and while Manson's first segment previously aired, the second featuring him will be replaced.
Wood, who was previously engaged to Manson in 2010, published her accusations on Instagram on Monday morning, alleging the rocker "brainwashed and manipulated" her during their relationship.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}EVAN RACHEL WOOD ACCUSES MARILYN MANSON OF ABUSE, GROOMING: 'I AM DONE LIVING IN FEAR'
Actress Evan Rachel Wood (right) has accused rocker Marilyn Manson (left) of 'horrifically abusing' her. He denied the accusations on Monday in a written statement on Instagram. (John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images)
"I am done living in 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," she continued.
Wood's claims led an additional four women to claim they endured "sexual assault, psychological abuse, and/or various forms of coercion, violence, and intimidation" from Manson.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The Beautiful People" musician released a denial on his own Instagram.
"Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality," he said. "My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners."
He concluded: "Regardless of how - and why - others are now choosing to misrepresent the past, that is the truth."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}MARILYN MANSON 'IMMEDIATELY' DROPPED FROM RECORD LABEL FOLLOWING ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
Wood reportedly met Manson was she was 18 and he was 36. The former celebrity couple were engaged in 2010.
Marilyn Manson has reportedly been dropped from both of his roles on "Creepshow" and "American Gods." (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
In 2018, Wood testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee as part of an effort to get the Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights passed in all 50 states.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Also in 2018, a police report was filed against Manson for unspecific sex crimes dating back to 2011, The Hollywood Reporter revealed. However, the district attorney declined the case, citing that the statute of limitations had expired and an "absence of corroboration." Manson’s attorney, Howard E. King, Esq., also denied the claims to the outlet.
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Manson is known as one of rock music's most eccentric figures because of his unique look and mysterious, spooky persona. He's been nominated for four Grammy awards in the metal categories.
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He's also worked as an actor, including stints in "American Gods" and "Sons of Anarchy."
A rep for Manson did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fox News' Stephanie Nolasco and Nate Day contributed to this report.