May 10. 2014. Actress Evan Rachel Wood arrives at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s annual “An Evening With Women” event in Beverly Hills, California. (Reuters)
When she was 15, Evan Rachel Wood appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair with a host of other rising young actresses including Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff and the Olsen twins. Sadly according to Rob Shuter of naughtybutnicerob.com the experience left her feeling like “meat.”
On Tuesday a Twitter user posted a picture of the magazine’s July 2003 cover with the words “NEVER FORGET.”
The following day the “True Blood” actress responded with a series of tweets that made clear just how traumatic the shoot was for her.
I was almost in tears after this shoot. They tried that dress on me, I wasnt comfortable but they told me there was no time– @katiexwright
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 15, 2014– cause everyone else took up too much time with their fittings. Then I was given a choice on whether I– @katiexwright
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 15, 2014–wanted to wear flats or heels. I chose flats and was immediately handed heels and told they looked better. Then we were– @katiexwright
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 15, 2014–all lined up, stared at and approved. I was 15 and felt for the first time my identity being erased and the pressure– @katiexwright
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 15, 2014– to shut up and do what you are told. I felt like meat. Since then, I have found my voice. Never again. #neverforget @katiexwright
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 15, 2014The 27-year-old actress did acknowledge in a subsequent tweet that she has since then been photographed by the magazine and had a lovely time. The “True Blood” actress also responded to people criticizing her postings.
To all the haters. I am not complaining about being on the cover of vanity fair. I understand I am very privileged and there are far worse–
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 18, 2014– thing to go through. My point was that things arent always what they seem. Especially in this industry. What may seem glamorous–
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 18, 2014–sometimes comes at a price. I only want to encourage other young girls to stay true to who they are. No matter what. Hold on to your self.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) October 18, 2014View the original article here
Evan Rachel Wood slams mag
