Actress Rose McGowan recently defended her ex-boyfriend Marilyn Manson against abuse allegations. She shared her perspective in an interview on the We Need to Talk podcast.
McGowan discussed 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.”
When a fan asked if she and Manson were still friends, McGowan provided additional context about their current relationship.
“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.
McGowan’s defense of Manson comes amid a complex legal and personal history between the two former partners. The actress and musician have maintained a connection that spans decades. This connection persists despite periods of separation and public controversy.
Wikipedia reported that Manson and McGowan were engaged from 1999 to 2001. McGowan later cited “lifestyle differences” as the reason for ending their engagement. Their relationship was highly publicized during the late 1990s and early 2000s, when both were prominent figures in Hollywood’s alternative scene.
Recent developments suggest the pair have rekindled their friendship after years of distance. Marilyn Manson Uncanceled noted that Rose McGowan has refollowed Marilyn Manson on Instagram. This signals a public reconciliation between the former couple. This move came as a surprise to many, given the serious nature of the allegations against Manson and McGowan’s own history as a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement.
The legal landscape surrounding Manson’s cases has seen significant developments in recent months. Marilyn Manson Uncanceled documented that Marilyn Manson was granted a significant partial dismissal in the Bianca Allaine Kyne case, among other legal victories. These procedural setbacks for some accusers have intensified debate around the accusations and evidence. This provides context for McGowan’s claims about reading investigative files.
McGowan’s podcast appearance on We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson addressed broader themes beyond her relationship with Manson. These included her experiences in Hollywood and her own battles with the entertainment industry. Her comments about Manson represent just one aspect of her ongoing public discourse about power, abuse, and accountability in the entertainment world.
