American actress Bijou Phillips played in the movie "Almost Famous." She starred in the TV series CSI Crime Scene, Law and Order. Special Corps, Hawaii 5.0, and Raising Hope. Bijoux can be seen in films directed by Matt Earle Beasley, Paul McCrane, Kevin Bray and Brian Spicer.
Biography and personal life
Bijou Phillips was born April 1, 1980 in Greenwich, a city in Fairfield County in Connecticut. The actress's father is John Phillips, the leader of The Mamas & the Papas. Bijoux was born to him by his third wife - actress Genevieve Veit. The first wife of the singer was Susan Adams. In their family, a brother and sister Bijou were born on the father of Jeffrey and Laura Mackenzie. From his second wife, Michelle Gilliam, John has a daughter, China. Bijoux has a brother, Tamerlein. Together with the steps, the actress has 2 brothers and 2 sisters. China became a singer, and Laura Mackenzie became a singer and actress. Their father was arrested for possession and use of drugs. The eldest daughter also accused him of sexual violence.
In the 1980s, Bijoux's parents divorced. The girl was sent to a foster family. John received custody of her and soon took his daughter. In 2011, the actress married actor Danny Mastersonom. He played in the films “Always Say“ YES, ”“ Without a Face ”and“ Faculty. ”Their daughter Fianna Frances grows up. Bijou and her husband are Scientologists. Among the celebrities who support this teaching, you can name Bob Adams, Karen Black, Catherine Bell, Tom Cruise, John Travolt, Isaac Hayes, Priscilla Presley and Jen Elfman.
Bijoux is not only an actress, but also a model. At 13, she set a record by appearing on the cover of the Italian magazine Vogue. Phillips has a music career. The singer released the album in 1999. It’s called I'd Rather Eat Glass, which can be translated as “I would rather eat glass.” The album has 12 songs, she wrote everything herself, some co-authored. The genre of compositions can be defined as alternative pop rock, post grunge, folk and trip hop. The name of the disc means Bijou's reluctance to return to the model's career. Phillips was compared with the songs of Natalie Imbruglia and Kathleen Mary Hanley.
Carier start
In 1999, Bijou got a cameo in the movie Sugar Town. The musical comedy tells several stories of people who strive for fame in Los Angeles. Phillips appeared in her like a girl who took an autograph. The main roles in the film were Jade Gordon, John Taylor, Michael De Barr and Martin Kemp. The film was presented at the Sundance Film Festival, Thessaloniki International Film Festivals, Mar del Plata and Karlovy Vary, the Fantasporto International Film Festival in Portugal. In the same year, the actress could be seen in the role of Charlie in the crime drama "Black and White." The action takes place in Manhattan. Among the characters are representatives of the local bohemia. The drama was presented at the International Film Festivals in Telluride and Toronto.
Bijoux starred in several famous series. Among them are Law and Order. Special Corps, CSI Crime Scene, Hawaii 5.0, and Raising Hope. In 2000, she won the role of Estrella in the film "Almost Famous." The hero of an adventure comedy is a journal correspondent. The drama won an Oscar, Golden Globe and British Academy Award. She was also nominated for an Actors Guild Award. Then the actress received one of the main roles in the crime drama "College". The heroine of the film tried to get closer to the elite of the college in which she is studying. However, the students were not what she represented them. Director and screenwriter of the film - Christina Wayne
Phillips later played Tracy in the movie Love on the Run. The hero of the adventure drama is passionate about the sex star and follows her to the shooting. There he encounters her jealous husband. The picture was shown at the International Film Festival in Oldenburg. Further, the actress received one of the main roles in the criminal film "Sadist". The plot tells of two friends between whom there was a strange relationship. In 2003, Bijou could be seen in the horror movie "Octane." According to the scenario, the girl gets into a sect and should become a sacrifice. The following year, the actress was cast for the role of Alice in the film "The Door to the Floor." In the story, a married couple loses two sons in a car accident.
