Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress, singer, and activist who has been working in the entertainment industry since childhood. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina to Ira David Wood III, a theater actor and director, and Sara Lynn Moore, a singer and actress, Wood was immersed in the performing arts from birth. She began acting professionally as a child, with early roles in television series like American Gothic (1995) and Once and Again (2000-2002).

Wood gained widespread attention as a teenager with her breakout film role in Thirteen (2003), a raw drama about adolescent struggles that earned her a Golden Globe nomination at just 15 years old. She continued to take on challenging roles in films like Pretty Persuasion (2005), Running with Scissors (2006), Across the Universe (2007), and The Wrestler (2008) alongside Mickey Rourke. Her willingness to tackle complex, often dark material established her as one of the most daring actresses of her generation.

Her career reached new heights with her starring role as Dolores Abernathy in HBO’s science fiction series Westworld (2016-2022). The show was one of HBO’s most ambitious and expensive productions, and Wood’s performance as an android gaining consciousness was critically acclaimed. She received multiple award nominations for the role, including Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations. The series ran for four seasons and cemented her status as a leading dramatic actress.

Wood has also been a prominent activist, particularly in advocating for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She testified before Congress in 2018 in support of the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights. Her net worth of approximately $8 million reflects decades of work in film and television, with her Westworld salary being a significant contributor to her overall wealth.