Bijou Phillips, 43, and her husband, Danny Masterson, 47, have dominated the headlines amid his current 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 are not the victim here. Your actions 20 years ago took away another person’s voice and choice. Your actions 20 years ago were criminal, and that is why you are 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 lately, on Sept. 14, a supply near the couple instructed PEOPLE that Bijou has “no plans” to finish her marriage regardless of Danny’s sentencing. “She has had a very difficult time since the conviction,” they instructed the magazine. “She loves Danny and has no plans to file for divorce. She will be by his side for it all.” Amid the information, beneath is every part to find out 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 referred to as the lead singer for the Mamas & the Papas. Among the band’s most identified songs embody “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”, “California Dreamin’”, “Go Where 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 beautiful soul and born from another planet,” Bijou mentioned of her mother on the time of her dying. “Her ideas, her songs, her voice and her heartbeat [were] to a beautiful African rhythm no one else had, and I am so thankful she was able to share it.”
John and Genevieve had been married from 1972–1985 and welcomed two youngsters collectively, together with certainly one of 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 comply with in her dad’s footsteps and pursued a profession in leisure. She is understood for her work as an actress and singer. A few of her work in movie and TV embody One Day at a Time, So Bizarre, American Graffiti, Orange Is the New Black, and extra. She has been married 3 times 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 surprising particulars about her intimate relationship together with her father, per CBS. “There are loving and painful memories of the f*****-up family I wouldn’t trade for the world. There are lost memories — conversations and chronologies I wish I could remember — and events I know my whole being wants to erase forever,” she penned within the ebook 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. Among 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 and so they share three youngsters.
Most lately, Chynna got here below fireplace after she shared a put up 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: “If you don’t feel like Praying, force it. Because something is also forcing you not to pray.” She captioned the put up “#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, in contrast to their different siblings who’re principally 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.
