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Dita Von Teese addresses abuse allegations against ex Marilyn Manson

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Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson
Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson
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  • Dita Von Teese is speaking out amid allegations against ex-husband, Marilyn Manson.
  • Evan Rachel Wood has accused the rocker of "grooming" and "horrifically" abusing her.
  • Now, Dita Von Teese says "the details made public do not match my personal experience" as she urged victims of abuse to "take steps to heal".


Dita Von Teese has broken her silence amid allegations against Marilyn Manson.

Evan Rachel Wood accused the goth rocker of "horrifically" abusing her while they were a couple, adding: "He started grooming me when I was a teenager."

The 52-year-old has since denied the claims.

Now, Dita Von Teese, who dated Marilyn Manson for several years before the two tied the knot, is speaking out, saying: "To those who have expressed your concerns of my well-being, I appreciate your kindness."

She said in her statement on Instagram: "Please know that the details made public do not match my personal experience during our seven years together as a couple. Had they, I would not have married him in December 2005. I left 12 months later due to infidelity and drug abuse."

She continued: "Abuse of any kind has no place in any relationship. I urge those of you who have incurred abuse to take steps to heal and the strength to fully realise yourself."

SEE HER FULL STATEMENT HERE:

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