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However, Masterson’s life took a grim turn.
The pair has been together since 2004, but what is their relationship really like?
Their initial meeting came about when they both attended a poker tournament in Las Vegas.
“He wasn’t laughing at my jokes.
I was like, ‘who is this Danny Masterson and what does he think he’s doing?'”
As she toldThe Guardianin 2002, “The fact of the matter is I’m 21 now.
I feed my dogs.
I don’t really go out.
Masterson stayed in contact with Phillips, and the two forged a connection.
“She knew every book I had ever read.
I was like, this girl is amazing.”
The rest was history, with the pair becoming a couple shortly after.
It would be quite some time before they made things official though.
However, Danny Masterson and Bijou Phillips did not rush into their nuptials.
Danny proposed to Phillips in 2009, and their lavish ceremony took place in 2011, in Ireland.
Hey, why travel all that way for just 24 hours?
Phillips reportedly wore a very on-trend custom-made Zac Posen gown, which undoubtedly looked stunning.
For Danny Masterson, it’s simply how he was raised.
So if that’s weird, then, well, you might go f**k yourself.”
It makes sense that their professional lives would intertwine somewhat, too.
They have worked together on several projects over the years, including two movies in 2009.
That could’ve been a little awkward at points.
Neither movie was a breakout success, but it was enough to keep them active.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, Danny made the birth announcement, much to the delight of his then-fans.
“Hello, friends.
Beyond thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter Fianna Francis Masterson!
Mom and baby are doing amazing.
It just goes to show how far-reaching the consequences of Danny Masterson’s crimes are.
Thankfully, the transplant went ahead and was successful.
He went on, “Our daughter will have a mother.
We do not take lightly how incredibly fortunate we are.”
Phillips, with the support of her husband, went on to make a full recovery.
On his officialFacebookpage, Franzese wrote a lengthy post explaining what shooting the movie with Phillips was really like.
“I was harassed by Bijou Phillips the entire shoot,” he explained.
Alongside several instances of homophobia, Franzese recounted a situation that made him incredibly uncomfortable.
It was meant to be an insult.
She then grabbed my nipple and twisted it hard through my shirt, laughed, and walked away.”
For her part, Phillips toldTMZ: “I was a teenager and reckless in my behavior.
These claims against Phillips came about just a few months after Masterson’s victims came forward with their stories.
Ever since the allegations came to light, she has stood by Danny Masterson’s side.
“She has had a very difficult time since the conviction,” a source toldPeople.
“She loves Danny and has no plans to file for divorce.
She will be by his side for it all.”
According to reporter Meghann Cuniff, Phillips was distraught in the courtroom.
Cuniff shared viaTwitter, “Family members in audience fighting back tears.
‘Can you maintain your composure?
I know it’s hard.
But if not I need you to step outside,’ the judge tells her.”
In her letters to the court, Phillips explained that her partner was a loving dad.
“Danny is an amazing father,” reads one of Phillips’ letters, published in theDaily Mail.
“Our daughter and I are heartbroken that he is not home with us …
Even though he is now in jail, he calls her every day.
He helps her with homework every night.
But more than anything, she loves her father.
When he calls us each day, she ends with ‘I love you too much Daddy.'”
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.
Visit theRape, Abuse & Incest National connection websiteor contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
