Dynamite comes in small packages. Evan Rachel Wood was born on September 7, 1987, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her father is Ira David Wood III, and her mother is Sara Lynn Moore. She has two older brothers: Dana, a musician, and Ira David Wood IV. Evan and her brothers sometimes performed at Theatre In The Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her father is the executive director and founder of the theatre.

At age 7, Evan lost out to Kirsten Dunst for the child lead in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. She moved to Los Angeles with her mom and brother, Ira, in 1996 and has had success ever since, appearing in a TV series, TV-movies, and the big screen film Practical Magic. She starred in the comedy S1m0ne as Al Pacino's daughter, followed by Thirteen, with Holly Hunter.



Father is Ira David Wood III Brother is Ira David Wood IV She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do Sings two songs on the "School's Out" Christmas album (Christmas Isn't Christmas, and Silver and Gold) Has known Frankie Muniz since she was 6 years old. Real-life friends with Nikki Reed. Got her high school diploma at the age of 15. Attended junior high school in the San Fernando Valley but left because she disliked the social environment of high school. The actress was then home-schooled. Featured in the Miu Miu ad campaign, alongside Selma Blair and Lou Doillon. Her favorite actress is Cate Blanchett. Met her now ex-boyfriend, Jamie Bell, when they were filming Green Day's music video for "Wake Me Up When September Ends", where they actually play a couple. Is close with the cast of Thirteen (2003) and still remains in touch with them. Wood says that her character in Across the Universe (2007), whom she describes as an "old soul, street smart and ahead of her time", is close to her real-life personality. Wood also describes herself as being "laid back" and "not a party girl", citing her choice to stay away from what is considered a typical Hollywood lifestyle. Divides her time between Los Angeles and New York. Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008). Ranked #1 in Venus Zine's 25 Under 25 ladies list (2009). Was originally cast in Sucker Punch (2011), but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with "True Blood" (2008). Has been in a relationship with Marilyn Manson three times. They were initially together from December 2006 to November 2008, before reuniting briefly in February 2009, and then reconciled again in November 2009. They then went on to announce their engagement in January 2010.