Hollywood Child Sex Abuse: Why Elijah Wood’s Remarks Were Misinterpreted

When Elijah Wood shared his views about child abuse in Hollywood, he found his comments misinterpreted and his name making headlines. The "Lord of the Rings" actor clarified that he has no personal knowledge regarding the issue.

Elijah Wood On Hollywood Pedophiles

The 35-year-old actor had an interview with the Sunday Times to promote his latest film "The Trust." The subject went to TV host Jimmy Savile who was later linked to 60 years of child sex abuse, which Elijah Wood related to Hollywood's case.

According to The Guardian, Wood said, "Jesus, it must have been devastating. Clearly something major was going on in Hollywood. It was all organised. There are a lot of vipers in this industry - people who only have their own interests in mind." He added that if one can imagine it, it probably has happened already.

Elijah Wood Grew Up In Hollywood

But why people were easy to conclude that Elijah Wood has privy knowledge about the child molestation in Hollywood among child stars? As Hollywood Reporter noted, the actor started as a child star himself in Hollywood and has been working in the show business since then. But despite growing up in Hollywood, Wood clarified that he has no personal experience or observation about it. That is partly thanks to his parents who protected him and did not allow him to attend Hollywood parties when he was young.

"The Hobbit" star released a statement via his Twitter to clear things up regarding his remarks. He wrote, "The Sunday Times interviewed me about my latest film but the story became about something else entirely. It prompted a number of false and misleading headlines. I had just seen a powerful documentary and I briefly spoke with the reporter about the subject which had consequences I did not intend or expect."

"Let me be clear: This subject of child abuse is an important one that should be discussed and properly investigated. But as I made absolutely clear to the writer, I have no first hand experience or observation of the topic, so I cannot speak with any authority beyond articles I have read and films I have seen," Wood added.

Elijah Wood stars with Nicolas Cage in the movie "The Trust." The crime film directed by Alex Brewer and Ben Brewer was released in theaters on May 13, 2016.