Bijou Mary Phillips is a well-known former actress, singer, model and socialite. She is the daughter of musicians, John Phillips and Genevieve Waite. However, recently she has been in the headlines for her battle with a failing kidney. For the unversed, the actress was recently hospitalised following a health scare and is currently undergoing dialysis. She has now shared an update on her health, urging fans to help her find a kidney.
Bijou Phillips needs a second kidney transplant
Bijou Phillips took to her social media account on February 11, 2026 (ET), asking her fans for help from her hospital bed. The actress posted a long note sharing an update on her health. She even mentioned her daughter, Fianna, in the text and explained how she needs to get better for her. For the unversed, Bijou was born with underdeveloped kidneys and is now in need of a transplant. She was quoted as saying:
“I need help finding a kidney. I’m asking as a friend, a sister, an aunt, and most importantly, a single mother to an incredible and brave daughter. I was born with underdeveloped kidneys and spent the first three months of life in the NICU on dialysis.”