Bijou Phillips remains hospitalized in Los Angeles as she urgently searches for a compatible kidney donor, weeks after publicly revealing that she is back on dialysis and in need of a second transplant. Despite more than 1,000 people reportedly volunteering to be tested, doctors have not yet found a match for the actress, whose condition has been described as critical.
The 45-year-old shared her plea in an emotional message posted from her hospital bed, asking supporters to help her find a living donor.
"I need help finding a kidney," Phillips wrote on Instagram. "I'm asking as a friend, a sister, an aunt, and most importantly, a single mother to an incredible and brave daughter. I am in need of a kidney."
Here's what we know - and who Bijou Phillips is.
A Lifelong Battle With Kidney Disease
Phillips revealed that she was born with underdeveloped kidneys and spent the first three months of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit undergoing dialysis.
In 2017, she received a kidney transplant from a close friend. According to her statement, that transplant gave her "eight precious years" to raise her daughter. However, complications eventually developed, including the BK virus - a condition that can affect transplant recipients - leading to both cellular and antibody rejection of the kidney.
She is currently under the care of Dr. Anjay Rastogi at UCLA and has returned to dialysis while awaiting a new donor.
"Time is of the essence," she wrote in her appeal.
More Than 1,000 Volunteers - But Still No Match
Following widespread media coverage of her plea, more than 1,000 people reportedly contacted UCLA's CORE Kidney program to inquire about becoming a donor. However, according to reports from TMZ and People, no suitable match has yet been identified.
Phillips' blood type is B negative. She can only receive a kidney from donors with B negative, B positive, O negative, or O positive blood types - significantly narrowing the pool of compatible donors.
Medical teams continue screening potential donors, emphasizing the urgency of her condition as she remains hospitalized and dependent on dialysis.
Surrounded by Family and Support
Phillips has reportedly remained alert but physically weakened from ongoing dialysis treatments. Family members have been by her side, including her 11-year-old daughter Fianna and her half-sisters, Chynna Phillips and Mackenzie Phillips.
Messages of encouragement have poured in from friends and fellow celebrities. Social media posts show an outpouring of support as her situation continues to unfold.
Who Is Bijou Phillips?
Bijou Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips, the late founding member of the iconic 1960s rock group The Mamas & the Papas. Growing up in a well-known musical family, she later established her own career in Hollywood.
She has appeared in several film and television projects over the years and has maintained a presence in the entertainment industry.
Phillips was previously married to actor Danny Masterson, with whom she shares her daughter.
How to Help
Phillips has shared a link through her social media directing potential donors to complete a medical questionnaire for evaluation. Living kidney donation is a carefully regulated medical process that requires extensive screening to ensure compatibility and donor safety.
As of publication, no official update has confirmed a match.
The Current Situation
Bijou Phillips remains hospitalized at UCLA and on dialysis as doctors continue searching for a life-saving kidney transplant. While the overwhelming response to her plea demonstrates strong public support, medical teams have yet to identify a compatible donor.
For now, her appeal continues - with time remaining a critical factor.
