Childhood and Education Journey of Bijou Phillips in Timeline

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

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Bijou Phillips. From birth to education, explore key events.

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

1974: Original film of It's Alive

In 1974, Larry Cohen wrote and directed the original film of It's Alive, which was remade in 2009 with Bijou Phillips starring.

April 1, 1980: Bijou Phillips' Birth

On April 1, 1980, Bijou Mary Phillips was born. She is the daughter of musicians John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte.

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1993: Murder of Bobby Kent

In 1993, the murder of Bobby Kent took place, which served as the basis for the film Bully, in which Bijou Phillips starred.

2003: Danny Masterson's Crimes

In May 2023, Phillips' husband Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003; charges from a third woman resulted in a hung jury.

October 2011: Marriage to Danny Masterson

In October 2011, Bijou Phillips married actor Danny Masterson, after dating since 2004. They are both Scientologists.

February 14, 2014: Birth of Daughter

On February 14, 2014, Bijou Phillips gave birth to her and Danny Masterson's daughter.

February 2017: Diagnosis and Need for Transplant

In February 2017, it was revealed that Bijou Phillips had been suffering from kidney disease for five years, stemming from congenital renal hypoplasia. She was in need of a kidney transplant due to a blood infection.

April 2017: Kidney Transplant

In April 2017, Bijou Phillips received a kidney transplant.

2017: Previous kidney transplant

Bijou Phillips had a kidney transplant in 2017, which was donated by a friend.

May 2023: Masterson's Conviction

In May 2023, Bijou Phillips' husband, Danny Masterson, was convicted of raping two women in 2003; charges from a third woman resulted in a hung jury.

September 2023: Masterson's Sentencing and Divorce Filing

In September 2023, Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. Later that month, Bijou Phillips filed for divorce.

February 2026: Need for new kidney donation

In February 2026, Bijou Phillips revealed on her Instagram page that she was in desperate need of a new, live kidney donation because the kidney she received in her 2017 transplant had failed.