Career Timeline of Bijou Phillips: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bijou Phillips made an impact.

Bijou Phillips is an American model, socialite, former actress, and singer, the daughter of musicians John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte. She started her career as a model and ventured into music with her debut album, I'd Rather Eat Glass (1999). Transitioning to acting, Phillips appeared in films such as Black and White (1999), Almost Famous (2000), Bully (2001), The Door in the Floor (2004), Havoc (2005), Hostel: Part II (2007), and Choke (2008). She also held a recurring role as Lucy Carlyle on the television series Raising Hope from 2010 to 2013.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 11, 1999: Release of Debut Album "I'd Rather Eat Glass"

On May 11, 1999, Bijou Phillips' debut album, I'd Rather Eat Glass, produced by Jerry Harrison, was released by Almo Sounds. It remains her only full-length music release to date.

1999: Film Debut

In 1999, Bijou Phillips made her film debut in the independent drama Sugar Town. Her first major film role came the same year in James Toback's drama Black and White.

1999: Singing debut and film appearances

In 1999, Bijou Phillips made her singing debut with I'd Rather Eat Glass and appeared in the independent drama Sugar Town. Also in 1999, she landed her first major film role in Black and White.

April 2000: Playboy Cover

In April 2000, Bijou Phillips was the cover model for Playboy magazine, posing nude.

2000: Appearance in Almost Famous

In 2000, Bijou Phillips appeared in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous with Kate Hudson. In April 2000, she was the cover model for Playboy magazine.

2001: Starring in independent films

In 2001, Bijou Phillips starred in two independent coming-of-age films, Tart and Bully.

2003: Appearance in Octane

In 2003, Bijou Phillips starred in the thriller Octane alongside Mischa Barton. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

2004: Acting roles

In 2004, Bijou Phillips acted in The Door in the Floor.

2004: Roles in The Door in the Floor and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

In 2004, Bijou Phillips played a role in The Door in the Floor and voiced Helena Wankstein in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

2005: Hostel

Bijou Phillips acted in the movie Hostel (2005)

2005: Starring in Havoc and Venom

In 2005, Bijou Phillips starred in the crime drama Havoc with Anne Hathaway and in the slasher film Venom.

2007: Acting roles

In 2007, Bijou Phillips acted in Hostel: Part II.

2007: Film roles in 2007

In 2007, Bijou Phillips starred in The Wizard of Gore, Spin, and Hostel: Part II. Her torture sequence in Hostel: Part II required around forty-five setups.

2008: Acting roles

In 2008, Bijou Phillips acted in Choke.

2008: Film Roles in 2008

In 2008, Bijou Phillips appeared in Chelsea on the Rocks, Choke, and Dark Streets. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Lorna Doom in What We Do Is Secret.