Bijou Phillips Battles for Life Amid Kidney Crisis

Bijou Phillips is currently in an urgent battle for her life, requiring a kidney transplant. She recently disclosed her hospitalization and return to dialysis for underdeveloped kidneys, a condition she has faced since infancy. This situation has prompted her to break a decade of public silence.

Phillips' brother is attempting to enter the kidney exchange program to increase her chances of receiving a match. She has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting that over 1,300 individuals have offered to be tested as potential donors following her public plea.

The actress previously underwent a kidney transplant at age 36, with a friend serving as the donor. Her ex-husband, Danny Masterson, was found guilty of rape in 2023, and Phillips filed for divorce that same year.

She emphasized the critical need for organ donation awareness, highlighting that 90,000 people in America require a kidney. Phillips also detailed significant challenges with medical insurance coverage, even from SAG-AFTRA Health Plan, for her previous transplant and ongoing treatments, forcing her to carry multiple policies and pay for essential medications out-of-pocket.

Her father's history of organ transplant complications and subsequent health decline has heightened her own sense of urgency. Phillips discussed finding new spiritual strength and compassion for herself while navigating this severe health crisis and prioritizing her 12-year-old daughter.

Previously, Phillips was actively engaged in her music career, planning to release a new album and film a movie before her health issues resurfaced. She now places her faith in a higher power to guide her through this uncertain period.