Bijou Phillips Steps Out for Glamorous Evening Despite Health Crisis
Bijou Phillips was spotted enjoying a welcome distraction on Tuesday night, as she continues to navigate a serious health crisis that she previously described as leaving her 'hanging by a thread.' The 46-year-old socialite attended the Crown Affair x U Beauty launch dinner at Cipriani Beverly Hills, putting on a brave face amid her ongoing medical struggles.
Ongoing Search for Kidney Donor
In February, Phillips revealed on Instagram that she had been hospitalised and was urgently seeking a donor for a second kidney transplant. She previously underwent a transplant in 2017, which she said gave her '8 precious years to be a mother' to her daughter Fianna, now 12. However, complications including the BK virus led to both cellular and antibody rejection, forcing her back onto dialysis.
Phillips is currently under the care of Dr Anjay Rastogi at UCLA Medical Center, where she receives regular dialysis treatments. Her determination to overcome this health battle stems largely from her desire to be there for her daughter, especially since becoming a single mother following her divorce from Danny Masterson.
Glamorous Night Out in Beverly Hills
For her evening out, Phillips dressed in a stylish white top paired with trendy acid-wash jeans, completing the look with a chic black jacket. She wore her signature curly blonde hair down as she mingled with fellow guests at the exclusive event.
Among those she socialised with were Sarah Howard, a close friend of Kourtney Kardashian, and Farrah Brittany, daughter of Real Housewives star Kyle Richards. Phillips also connected with influencer Giuliana Ava, U Beauty founder Tina Craig, Selling Sunset's Heather Rae El Moussa, and Crown Affair founder Dianna Cohen.
Family and Friends Rally Support
Phillips has received substantial support from her circle of friends and family during this challenging period. Close family friend Kathy Hilton recently shared insights into Phillips' emotional state, revealing that the celebrity had been 'really afraid' and crying about her medical situation.
Hilton explained that Phillips feared she might not survive the dialysis treatments, but was encouraged by Hilton's husband Richard to follow medical advice for the sake of her young daughter. 'He got her on the phone and said, "Listen, you listen to the doctor ... you have a young child,"' Kathy told Us Weekly. 'She was like, "You're right, you're right."'
Community Response to Donor Search
The response to Phillips' plea for a kidney donor has been overwhelming, with nearly 1,000 people reportedly signing up to be potential donors. Hilton expressed amazement at this community effort, noting that while not everyone will be a match, many want to remain on donor lists to help others in similar situations.
Phillips' support network includes her sisters, singer Chynna Phillips and actress Mackenzie Phillips, along with friends like Paris and Nicky Hilton, who have accompanied her to hospital appointments. Even individuals who have never met Phillips, including a confidante of Nicky Hilton, have volunteered to help despite not being donor matches.
Personal Life Developments
Phillips' personal life has undergone significant changes recently. She filed for divorce from Danny Masterson in September 2023, the same month he was sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction on two counts of forcible rape. The couple had initially met on Valentine's Day in 2004, became engaged five years later, and married in 2011.
Since 2024, Phillips has been romantically involved with RE/DONE founder Jamie Mazur, who was previously in a long-term relationship with model Alessandra Ambrosio from 2005 to 2018. Despite these personal transitions and her health challenges, Phillips remains focused on her recovery and being present for her daughter.
As she continues her search for a compatible kidney donor, Phillips expressed gratitude for the support she has received, telling followers that 'the fight is back' in her determination to overcome this health crisis and be there for her child.
