Actress Evan Rachel Wood continues to deny rumors that she and her The Wrestler co-star Mickey Rourke are romantically linked. Wood told Rolling Stone on January 29, 2009 that she felt "disrespected" by both Rouke and the press regarding the rumors. Despite Wood's recent denials of a relationship with Rourke, eyewitnesses claim to have seen the pair "passionately kissing" outside the SAG Awards just a few days earlier.Perez Hilton: Busted! (January 27, 2009)Rolling Stone: Evan Rachel Wood... (January 29, 2009)

Wood was dating rocker Marilyn Manson, but the couple split in October 2008. Wood has been romantically linked to several actors since the break-up, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt.People: Wood Denies Dating Rourke (November 10, 2008)

I’m upset because I feel disrespected by the press and by Mr. Rourke. Just because I’m single doesn’t mean that you can take advantage of me. It’s unfair that the performances might suffer because of all of these distractions.—Evan Rachel WoodRolling Stone: Evan Rachel Wood... (January 29, 2009)

"Spread the word, I'm not dating Mickey Rourke. Everybody thinks we're dating and we're not."—Evan Rachel WoodPeople: Wood Denies Dating Rourke (November 10, 2008)

"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."—Evan Rachel WoodPeople: Wood Denies Dating Rourke (November 10, 2008)

"No, no. I'm a big fan of hers and she's a big fan of mine (in reference to his dating Wood)."—Mickey RourkePeople: Wood Denies Dating Rourke (November 10, 2008)