Wood goes on to explain: “I have not named my abusers. Not because I don't plan on saying these people's names eventually, but because to start that process is an emotionally draining, financially draining, really everything draining thing to do and to go through and I want to do it when I have –when I'm ready.”

She does add, though, that her alleged abusers are “very powerful, very rich, very entitled, very narcissistic white men,” and that she is waiting to name names because she's just one person, and because she's afraid of how a public trial or accusation would impact her career, finances, and personal life.

“To go after the person that assaulted you takes quite a toll,” says Wood. “It is a terrifying thing to have to go through," she said. "Mainly because you're at risk of not being believed, your career being hurt, you being drained of your finances. Because it costs a lot of money to file a lawsuit and to go to court with somebody.

“Especially if all you have is your word against theirs.”

Evan Rachel Wood wants you to understand why she hasn’t named her rapists