Hollywood drama continues in California, and it’s hitting close to home for Danny Masterson and his estranged wife, Bijou Phillips. In a bold move, Phillips has officially filed to remove Masterson’s surname from their daughter’s name. This signals a sharp break from her husband’s scandal-ridden past.
The former couple married in 2011 and welcomed their daughter in 2014. For years, Bijou reportedly stood by Masterson. She was often seen outside the court supporting him. Even writing letters describing him as a devoted father. But everything shifted after Masterson was convicted. And sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in Delano, California, for sexual assaults dating back to 2003.
Radar Online reports that sources reveal that the sentencing prompted Bijou to reevaluate her family’s future. Friends and family encouraged her to set an example for her daughter, emphasizing accountability even for loved ones. Concerns over protecting her assets. Not to mention, it shielded her child from the fallout of future civil lawsuits reportedly influenced her decision as well.
“They’ve totally backtracked on their promises to stand by him, “one insider adds.
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Since filing for divorce in September 2023, Bijou has moved forward publicly with a new partner, entrepreneur Jamie Mazur, in June 2024. She is now hoping to change her daughter’s name from Fianna Francis Masterson to Fianna Francis Phillips. This is a step in reclaiming control over her family’s narrative. It also allows distancing her child from Masterson’s tainted legacy.
Danny Masterson, once a respected sitcom star, has faced a collapse of support in Hollywood. Reports suggest that former friends and co-stars have distanced themselves. Sources say his efforts to maintain old connections from prison have largely failed. Even those who once promised to stand by him, like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, reportedly pulled back. Leaving him increasingly isolated.
It looks like Danny Masterson’s Hollywood charm has officially expired. Bijou isn’t wasting a second letting her daughter grow up free of the Masterson mess. Name change filed. New life is underway, and maybe a subtle warning to anyone still clinging to scandal. Some reputations aren’t worth standing by.
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