Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood: why they fell out after Thirteen (and how they reconciled 💖)

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📌 Source: Melty

You probably know Nikki Reed from her iconic role as Rosalie in the Twilight saga. But long before shining alongside Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, the actress made a name for herself in 2003 with Thirteen, a powerful film about adolescence and its pitfalls. On screen, she shared the bill with Evan Rachel Wood… but behind the scenes, the atmosphere was much less rosy. 🌪️

An unexpected rivalry after Thirteen 🎬

Invited on the podcast Story + Rain, Nikki Reed revealed that she and Evan Rachel Wood did not get along at all after filming:

“We were too young to realize it, but we were being pitted against each other. We had created a competitive atmosphere between us. In hindsight, I think: of course, that’s exactly how the industry treats young women…”

This rivalry lasted several years. The two actresses, who could have become friends in their teens, ultimately drifted apart due to this competition.

Touching reunions 💌

Fortunately, the story didn’t end there. Nikki confided that in her early twenties, she took the initiative to reach out to Evan Rachel Wood:

“I sent her a message saying: ‘Hey, what happened? I love you so much and I don’t understand.’”

The two young women then spent two hours talking openly, venting, and reconciling. Today, they are closer than ever.

A beautiful lesson ✨

This anecdote reminds us how often female rivalries are fabricated by the surrounding environment or industry, especially when it comes to young women in the spotlight. Fortunately, Nikki and Evan managed to move past that to rebuild a true friendship. And honestly, it feels good to see two stars supporting each other instead of tearing each other apart. 💕