Evan Rachel Wood, born on September 7, 1987, in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an acclaimed American actress and activist. She began her acting career in the 1990s, appearing in television series like "Once and Again." Wood gained critical acclaim for her role in the film "Thirteen" (2003) and has since starred in notable films such as "The Wrestler" and "The Ides of March." She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Dolores Abernathy in the HBO series "Westworld," earning multiple award nominations. Beyond her acting career, Wood is a vocal advocate for survivors of domestic ???????? and co-created the Phoenix Act, a law that extends the statute of limitations for domestic ???????? cases in California.