Scream actress Rose McGowan recently backed her ex-boyfriend Marilyn Manson against abuse allegations.
Rose McGowan defends Marilyn Manson
In an interview on the We Need to Talk podcast, McGowan talked about her past relationship with the controversial musician. She addressed the accusations that have been made against him.
“I ran away with the circus at that point. I described him [Marilyn Manson] in my book as one of the smartest, funniest people I’d known. Very gentle,” McGowan said. “And there’s so many people that were that I kind of recognized like people trying to um, destroy someone for being a freak and weird and unique. That I related to that and I put me on my like high defensive mechanism like I can protect him, you know.”
A fan asked whether she and Manson were still friends, and McGowan provided additional context about their current relationship.
Rose McGowan said she was dealing with her own intense personal struggles at the time and didn’t have the capacity to publicly comment or condemn the situation when pressure mounted. She said she was confused by the backlash but stood by what she believes is true.
She added that she later reconnected with Marilyn Manson, reviewed legal files, and confronted him about not telling the truth when asked about her experiences with Harvey Weinstein, which she said deeply hurt her.
McGowan said Manson apologized, is sober, and that they now exchange supportive messages. She emphasized that she doesn’t want to spread hate, wishes healing for everyone involved, and believes time can help mend wounds.
“Yes, I was in my own massive battle when his kicked off. I was trying to stay alive and fight the masses and the power elite. I was confused when getting heat to comment and condemn, but didn’t have the bandwidth to deal with another crises. I will always stand with what is true,” she responded.
“Later we reconnected. I asked to read the legal files. I have a lot of experience with conspiracies as one who’s been targeted. Anyway, too much to go to in a comment. I wish everyone involved healing. It’s not my job to fight others battles,” McGowan continued.
“I asked MM why he didn’t tell the truth when directly asked about me telling him about HW. Told how profoundly it hurt me. All I can say is he’s apologized and his sobriety is good. If you want to hate, hate. I don’t. We exchange kind and supportive messages. Time can heal.”
When another viewer questioned her judgment regarding relationships with alleged abusers, McGowan responded definitively.
“I read the investigative files. You haven’t. That’s all,” she stated.
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