History of Busy Philipps in Timeline
Busy Philipps is an American actress known for her roles in television series like *Freaks and Geeks*, *Dawson's Creek*, *ER*, and *Cougar Town*, the latter earning her a Critics' Choice Television Award. She has also appeared in supporting roles in films such as *White Chicks*, *He's Just Not That Into You*, and *I Feel Pretty*. Philipps hosted her own talk show, *Busy Tonight*, and starred in the series *Girls5eva*. Her career spans various genres, establishing her as a recognizable figure in popular culture.
June 25, 1979: Busy Philipps Born
On June 25, 1979, Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps was born. She is an American actress.
1999: Role on Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Freaks and Geeks.
1999: First major role in Freaks and Geeks
In 1999, Busy Philipps' first major role was Kim Kelly in the comedy-drama TV series Freaks and Geeks.
2000: Role on Freaks and Geeks
In 2000, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Freaks and Geeks.
2000: Film Debut in The Smokers
In 2000, Busy Philipps made her film debut in the comedy The Smokers.
2001: Role on Dawson's Creek
In 2001, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Dawson's Creek.
2001: Cast as Audrey Liddell in Dawson's Creek
In 2001, Busy Philipps was cast as Audrey Liddell in the teen drama Dawson's Creek.
2002: Supporting roles in films
In 2002, Busy Philipps appeared in supporting roles in the film Home Room.
2002: Appearance in Home Room
In 2002, Busy Philipps appeared in the film Home Room.
2003: Role on Dawson's Creek
In 2003, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Dawson's Creek.
2004: Supporting roles in films
In 2004, Busy Philipps appeared in supporting roles in the film White Chicks.
2004: Appearance in White Chicks
In 2004, Busy Philipps appeared in the film White Chicks.
2006: Recurring role on ER
In 2006, Busy Philipps had a major recurring role as Hope Bobeck on ER, alongside her Freaks and Geeks co-star Linda Cardellini.
June 16, 2007: Marriage to Marc Silverstein
On June 16, 2007, Busy Philipps married screenwriter Marc Silverstein.
2007: Co-credit for Blades of Glory
In 2007, Busy Philipps had a co-credit for the storyline of the comedy film Blades of Glory.
2007: Role on ER
In 2007, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series ER.
2008: Supporting roles in films
In 2008, Busy Philipps appeared in supporting roles in the film Made of Honor.
2009: Portrayal of Laurie Keller in Cougar Town
From 2009, Busy Philipps portrayed Laurie Keller in the television series Cougar Town.
2009: Role on Cougar Town
In 2009, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Cougar Town.
2010: Audition for Glee
In 2010, Busy Philipps said that she auditioned for the television show Glee just one week after giving birth.
2015: Role on Cougar Town
In 2015, Busy Philipps is known for her roles on the television series Cougar Town.
2015: Portrayal of Laurie Keller in Cougar Town
Until 2015, Busy Philipps portrayed Laurie Keller in the television series Cougar Town.
October 18, 2018: Release of This Will Only Hurt a Little
On October 18, 2018, Busy Philipps's memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little, was released.
October 28, 2018: Busy Tonight Premiere
On October 28, 2018, Busy Philipps' late-night talk show called Busy Tonight, aired on E!.
2018: Supporting roles in films
In 2018, Busy Philipps appeared in supporting roles in the film I Feel Pretty.
2018: Played Sheba Goodman in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
In 2018, Busy Philipps played Sheba Goodman in season 4 of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
2018: Mean Girls Musical
In 2018, Busy Philipps will be Mrs. George in the film adaptation of the musical Mean Girls, based on the 2018 Broadway musical.
May 16, 2019: Cancellation of Busy Tonight
On May 16, 2019, Busy Philipps' late-night talk show Busy Tonight was cancelled.
June 4, 2019: Testimonial Before House Judiciary Committee
On June 4, 2019, Busy Philipps gave a testimonial before the House Judiciary Committee defending women's right to access more abortion clinics, sharing her own experience with abortion.
2019: Host of Busy Tonight
In 2019, Busy Philipps hosted her own television talk show Busy Tonight, on E!.
2019: Played Sheba Goodman in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
In 2019, Busy Philipps played Sheba Goodman in season 4 of Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
October 2020: Joins Girls5eva
In October 2020, it was announced that Busy Philipps had joined the main cast of Peacock's Girls5eva.
February 2021: Separation from Marc Silverstein
In February 2021, Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein separated.
2021: Starred on Girls5eva
In 2021, Busy Philipps starred on the Peacock / Netflix original series Girls5eva.
2024: Starred on Girls5eva
In 2024, Busy Philipps starred on the Peacock / Netflix original series Girls5eva.
2024: Mrs. George in Mean Girls
In 2024, Busy Philipps will be Mrs. George in the film adaptation of the musical Mean Girls.
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