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Evan Rachel Wood Reconnects with Her Dad

by Celebuzz on Dec. 3, 2008 04:39 PM / 2 Comments

Evan Rachel Wood walked the red carpet at Tuesday night's Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York, looking chipper in a gold-colored dress and purple heels.

Wood, 21, announced her split from goth rocker Marilyn Manson, 39, in early November. The two had been a couple since December 2006.

“I feel a lot better now than I thought I was going to," Evan told OK! at the awards event. "I’ve kept my chin up and it’s just fun now. I only have to answer to myself, and it’s great.”

Wood explained that after taking on the role of Stephanie Robinson, the angry daughter in the critically acclaimed Mickey Rourke-starring film The Wrestler, she was inspired to reconnect with her own father, Ira.

“I was separated from my dad for most of my life, but we forgave each other for whatever had happened," the Thirteen actress explained.

"It’s huge for me. Making The Wrestler was like getting paid to go to therapy.”

Evan spent Thanksgiving with her father. She plans to get together with him for the Christmas holiday, as well.

In the meantime, The Wrestler will see a limited release in theaters on December 17.

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“Fresh-faced Evan Rachel Wood rocks out newly colored locks at the the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Museum of Finance on on Tuesday (December 2) in New York City.”

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hispanicatthedisco 11 mos ago
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Her dad's probably planning an exorcism for her. I would too, if Marilyn Manson had been in side my little girl.
buzzgent 11 mos ago
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Shut up, Evan Rachel Wood! Marilyn Manson will eat your entrails on cous cous!