History of Bijou Phillips in Timeline

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.

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.

2000: Song About Father

In 2000, Bijou Phillips discussed a song she had written about her father with the refrain, "He touched me wrong", in an interview with Bruce LaBruce.

2001: Starring in independent films

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

2002: "Shooting Stars of Tomorrow"

In 2002, The Hollywood Reporter named Bijou Phillips one of their "Shooting Stars of Tomorrow" following her performance in the film 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.

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.

2004: Acting roles

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

2004: Start of Relationship with Danny Masterson

In 2004, Bijou Phillips began dating actor Danny Masterson.

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.

2006: Subject of Friendly Fire

In 2006, Bijou Phillips was the subject matter of Sean Lennon's album Friendly Fire, after dating him in the mid-2000s.

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.

2009: Defense of father

In 2009, Bijou Phillips defended her father against allegations of sexual abuse made by her half-sister Mackenzie Phillips.

2009: Film roles in 2009

In 2009, Bijou Phillips had starring roles in four independent feature films: Wake, It's Alive, Made for Each Other, and The Bridge to Nowhere.

2010: Recurring role in Raising Hope

In 2010, Bijou Phillips began playing the recurring role of Lucy Carlyle on the television series Raising Hope.

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2010: Role in Raising Hope and Guest Appearances

In 2010, Bijou Phillips played the role of Hope's biological mother in FOX's sitcom Raising Hope and guest-starred in an episode of Hawaii Five-0.

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October 2011: Marriage to Danny Masterson

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

2011: Appearance in Broken Social Scene's music video

In 2011, Bijou Phillips appeared in the video for Broken Social Scene's song "Sweetest Kill".

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2012: Guest Appearance in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

In 2012, Bijou Phillips guest-starred in an episode of the police procedural television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

2013: End of role in Raising Hope

In 2013, Bijou Phillips' role as Lucy Carlyle on the television series Raising Hope concluded.

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February 14, 2014: Birth of Daughter

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

2014: Last appearance in Raising Hope

In 2014, Bijou Phillips made her last appearance in Raising Hope, after which she focused on her family and health.

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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.

November 2017: Allegations of assault and bullying

In November 2017, Daniel Franzese alleged that Bijou Phillips had "ridiculed" him about his sexuality and weight, and physically assaulted him on the set of Bully. Heather Matarazzo claimed that Phillips had held her against a wall and choked her shortly before filming for Hostel: Part II began. Phillips subsequently apologized for her behavior.

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.