Bijou Lilly Phillips Masterson, born on April 1, 1980, in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an American socialite and retired actress and singer. The daughter of musicians John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas and South African model, actress, and artist Geneviève Waïte, she began her career as a model at the age of 13 to escape boarding school, quickly becoming one of the youngest people to grace the cover of Interview Magazine and Italian Vogue.

She also appeared in several ads for Calvin Klein. At 17, she acquired a record deal and began work on her album I'd Rather Eat Glass, produced by Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison. Her debut film role came in 1999 with Black and White, directed by James Toback, which garnered glowing praise from critics.

Bijou Phillips continued to build her filmography with notable performances in Almost Famous (2000), Bully (2001), The Door in the Floor (2004), Hostel: Part II (2007), and Choke (2008). From 2010 to 2013, she played the recurring role of Lucy Carlyle on the television series Raising Hope.

She married actor Danny Masterson in 2011, and they had a daughter, Fianna Francis Masterson, born in 2014. Despite her successful career, she retired from acting in 2013 and has since focused on her family and personal well-being. Her lifestyle reflects her artistic background, with a focus on family and personal well-being.

Her net worth is estimated at $8 million, accumulated through her careers in modeling, music, and acting. She was named after the song "My Petite Bijou" by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, and her life has been marked by both artistic achievements and personal challenges.