Evan Rachel Wood Says She’s Not Dating Mickey Rourke

 

After her recent break-up with Marilyn Manson and now new rumors being spread around that she is dating her much older The Wrestler co-star Mickey Rourke, Evan Rachel Wood,21, wanted to set the record straight last night at Sunday’s Hollywood Life 3rd annual Behind the Camera Awards in Hollywood. 

“Spread the word – I’m not dating Mickey Rourke.  Everybody thinks we’re dating and we’re not.”

And in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE:

“Mickey and I bonded while shooting The Wrestler and we became friends, but nothing more. I guess, because of my recent break up, I will be linked to many people, but I am not interested in pursuing a relationship at this point in my life. Any such rumor should not be taken seriously.”

“We are proud of the film we made together and I hope people will focus on the film and not get distracted by any nonsense.”

Rourke, 56, also denied the so-called romance. When asked Saturday if they two had begun dating, he told PEOPLE:

“No, no. I’m a big fan of hers and she’s a big fan of mine.”

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