Bijou Phillips' net worth: Danny Masterson's wife asks for spousal support in divorce petition
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: According to CelebrityNetWorth, Bijou Phillips (born: Bijou Lilly Phillips) has acquired a net worth of $8 million - a reflection of her successful career in the entertainment business.
However, this amount represents the combined wealth of her and her ex-husband, Danny Masterson.
In the wake of convicted rapist Danny Masterson's 30-year prison sentence, Phillips has requested spousal support from him in their divorce, as per Insider.
Phillips and Masterson started dating in 2004 and got engaged in 2009. They got married in 2011 and had their first kid in 2014.
According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, the actress, 43, filed for divorce from the 'That '70s Show' actor, 47, on Monday, September 18, citing "irreconcilable differences."
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The petition was made less than two weeks after Masterson was convicted for raping two women in a Los Angeles trial.
Phillips demanded spousal support and complete custody of their 9-year-old daughter in the petition for the dissolution of their marriage, however, she stated that she would still permit the child to visit their father.
With no mention of a prenuptial agreement in the documents, she also requested that the court divide their assets as distinct property.
The document also reveals that Phillips is asking Masterson to cover her legal expenses, as reported by PEOPLE.
Bijou Phillips' early life
Phillips was born on April 1, 1980, in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the United States. She comes from a family with experience in the entertainment business.
Phillips was born into a family with strong artistic roots. John Phillips, her father, played music and was a part of the famed folk rock band The Mamas & the Papas.
Geneviève Wate, her mother, is a model and actress from South Africa. Bijou was first introduced to the entertainment industry while growing up in this setting.
Phillips began her modeling career at 13. Her remarkable appearance and distinctive sense of style rapidly won her acclaim. Her modeling career resulted in magazine and commercial campaign appearances.
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She made her acting debut in James Toback's critically praised film 'Black and White' (1999). She acted in several movies over the years, such as 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'Bully' (2001), 'Octane' (2003), and 'Havoc' (2005).
Phillips also explored a career in music while modeling and acting. Her debut album 'I’d Rather Eat Glass,' was released in 1999.
Her personal life has also earned enough public attention over the years. In 2011, she wed Danny Masterson, a fellow Scientologist and actor. Together, the couple has one daughter.
Bijou Phillips' filmography
The variety of roles in Phillips' filmography demonstrates how adaptable an actor she is. She rose to fame in the early 2000s for her portrayal as Estrella Starr in Cameron Crowe's critically acclaimed rock music reporter drama 'Almost Famous' (2000).
She received accolades from both viewers and critics for her portrayal of the rebellious and cryptic character, which provided complexity to the coming-of-age tale.
Her challenging and most noteworthy performance occurred in Larry Clark's divisive 2001 film 'Bully.' Her portrayal was unsettling and unvarnished, solidifying her reputation as a performer not hesitant to take on challenging and emotionally taxing roles.
Her portrayal as Allison Lang in the 2005 film 'Havoc' provided a provocative look at youth culture and rebellion while delving into the lives of wealthy Los Angeles teenagers.
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Bijou Phillips' sources of wealth
Phillips' net worth, which is estimated to be $8 million, is a reflection of her accomplishments in the entertainment industry. She began her career in show business at a young age, gaining early success through modeling and acting roles.
Although she has dabbled in singing, modeling, and acting, her work in movies and TV shows is the main source of her income.
Bijou Phillips was 'terrified about the sentencing' of Masterson
Masterson was convicted of two counts of rape in May by a jury in Los Angeles Superior Court, per the Los Angeles Times. A third count of rape led to a deadlocked verdict after the jury debated for more than seven days.
Following the verdict, Masterson's defense lawyer Shawn Holley told PEOPLE that his client intended to appeal.
According to a source who spoke with PEOPLE earlier, Phillips was "shocked and devastated" by the verdict.
"She wasn’t prepared for the verdict. She never expected him to be found guilty," the insider claimed. "She couldn’t believe that he was taken into custody right away and remanded."
According to the source, Phillips was "terrified about the sentencing."
In 2020, Masterson was accused of raping three women on several occasions between 2001 and 2003. In January 2021, he entered a not-guilty plea to all three counts.