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Busy Philipps

American Actress

Busy Philipps, born Elizabeth Jean Philipps on June 25, 1979, in Oak Park, Illinois, is an American actress, writer, and producer. She grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, and attended Chaparral High School before pursuing her passion for acting at Loyola Marymount University.

Busy Philipps began her career with a breakout role as Kim Kelly in the cult classic TV series "Freaks and Geeks" (1999-2000). She continued to build her career with roles in "Dawson's Creek" (2001-2003) and "ER" (2006-2007).

She is perhaps best known for her role as Laurie Keller on the ABC sitcom "Cougar Town" (2009-2015), for which she received a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She has also appeared in films such as "White Chicks" (2004), "Made of Honor" (2008), and "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009).

Full Name Busy Philipps
Other Name Elizabeth Jean Philipps
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 25-June-1979 (46 years)
Birth Year 1979
Birth Location Oak Park, Illinois, United States

In 2018, she hosted her own late-night talk show, "Busy Tonight," on E!.In addition to her acting career, Philipps is an advocate for women's rights and has been vocal about her experiences with abortion, encouraging others to share their stories using the hashtag #YouKnowMe.

She released a memoir, "This Will Only Hurt a Little," in 2018, which became a New York Times bestseller. She is married to Marc Silverstein, and they have two daughters, Birdie Leigh and Cricket Pearl.

Joseph Philipps

Father

Barbara Philipps

Mother

Birdie Leigh Silverstein

Daughter

Marc Silverstein ​ ​

Spouse (m. 2007; sep. 2021)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Busy Philipps is 46 years old

Busy Philipps was born on 25-June-1979

Busy Philipps was born in Oak Park, Illinois, United States

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busy_Philipps
  • https://x.com/BusyPhilipps
  • https://www.instagram.com/busyphilipps/
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005311/

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