“We grew up as artists. My dad showed me the movies he made and his modeling photos of him photographed by Richard Avedon. So of course, when you learn that someone like Manson is your grandfather, it's normal to wonder, 'Am I that too?' People have asked me, 'Were you afraid that you inherited evil, that you were evil?' But my dad and I are very normal, hardworking people.”

Sophia Maddox · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Sophia Maddox addressed questions about whether she was concerned about inheriting evil from Charles Manson.