Bijou Phillips, 43, and her husband, Danny Masterson, 47, have dominated the headlines amid his latest sentencing. The That 70s Present alum was sentenced to 30 years to life after he was discovered responsible of two counts of rape in Sept. 2023. “Mr. Masterson, you’re not the sufferer right here. Your actions 20 years in the past took away one other particular person’s voice and selection. Your actions 20 years in the past have been prison, and that’s the reason you’re right here,” Decide Charlaine Olmedo mentioned to him on the time of the sentencing, per Selection.
Danny and his spouse have been married since 2011 and share one daughter, Fiona, 9. Most just lately, on Sept. 14, a supply near the couple informed PEOPLE that Bijou has “no plans” to finish her marriage regardless of Danny’s sentencing. “She has had a really troublesome time for the reason that conviction,” they informed the magazine. “She loves Danny and has no plans to file for divorce. She will probably be by his facet for all of it.” Amid the information, under is all the pieces to learn about Bijou’s well-known household!
Bijou Phillips’ Dad, John Phillips
John Phillips is Bijou’s late father who died in 2001 on the age of 67. Her father was well-known a few years forward of his daughter’s personal fame, as he was often called the lead singer for the Mamas & the Papas. A few of the band’s most identified songs embrace “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”, “California Dreamin’”, “Go The place You Wanna Go,” and others. All through his profession, John went on to earn 4 Grammy nominations, together with one win.
Her Mother, Genevieve Waite
Not solely was Bijou’s dad’s well-known, however her mom, Genevieve Waite, was too! Genevieve was an actress and singer who died in Could 2019 on the age of 71. “She was a phenomenal soul and born from one other planet,” Bijou mentioned of her mother on the time of her dying. “Her concepts, her songs, her voice and her heartbeat [were] to a phenomenal African rhythm nobody else had, and I’m so grateful she was capable of share it.”
John and Genevieve have been married from 1972–1985 and welcomed two youngsters collectively, together with one in all Bijou’s brothers. A few of her work in movie included Joanna, Myra Breckinridge, Transfer, and extra. She additionally was identified for being the muse to Richard Avedon who featured her in Vogue on quite a few events.
Bijou Phillips’ Sister, Mackenzie Phillips
Mackenzie Phillips (b. 1959) is Bijou’s oldest sister. The 63-year-old was born to John and his first spouse, Suzy Phillips-January. Mackenzie went on to observe in her dad’s footsteps and pursued a profession in leisure. She is thought for her work as an actress and singer. A few of her work in movie and TV embrace One Day at a Time, So Bizarre, American Graffiti, Orange Is the New Black, and extra. She has been married thrice together with to Jeff Sessler, Shane Fontayne, and her now-husband, Keith Levenson.
Years following her dad’s dying, Mackenzie launched a memoir titled, Excessive on Arrival, and revealed stunning particulars about her intimate relationship along with her father, per CBS. “There are loving and painful reminiscences of the f*****-up household I wouldn’t commerce for the world. There are misplaced reminiscences — conversations and chronologies I want I might bear in mind — and occasions I do know my entire being desires to erase ceaselessly,” she penned within the e-book on the time.
Her Sister, Chynna Phillips
Bijou’s different sister is singer and actress Chynna Phillips (b. 1968). The blonde magnificence was born to John and his third spouse, Michelle Phillips. A few of the 55-year-old’s work consists of appearances in Bye Bye Birdie, The Invisible Child, Bridesmaids, and extra. The starlet has been married to actor William Baldwin since 1995 they usually share three youngsters.
Most just lately, Chynna got here underneath hearth after she shared a submit about “prayer” following Danny’s sentencing on Sept. 11, 2023, as reported by US Weekly. She reportedly shared a since-deleted quote through Instagram that learn: “When you don’t really feel like Praying, drive it. As a result of one thing can also be forcing you to not pray.” She captioned the submit “#Yep.”
Bijou’s Brothers Tamerlane Phillips and Jeffrey Phillips
Bijou not solely has two sisters, however she additionally has two brothers! Her eldest brother, Jeffrey Phillips, was born in 1957 to each John and Suzy. Jeffrey and Mackenzie are full siblings, not like their different siblings who’re largely half-siblings. Bijou’s youngest brother, Tamerlane Phillips, was born in 1971 to John and Genevieve, making him her solely full brother. Each of John’s solely sons are credit score as actors per IMDb.
