Danny Masterson’s ex Bijou Phillips has made a uncommon assertion after submitting for divorce from the That 70’s Present star after he was sentenced to 30 years to life in jail for rape.

Phillips, 43, attended a Grammys viewing social gathering on February 4, the place she informed E! Information “I am doing good.”

She added that her and their daughter Fianna, 9, make a “nice little staff”.

4 months in the past, Masterson reportedly agreed to provide her full custody of their little one as he serves his 30-year jail sentence.

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Paperwork obtained by Us Weekly say Masterson agreed to provide his estranged spouse full authorized and bodily custody of their solely little one. He reportedly requested visitation rights.

That is what Phillips had requested from him when she filed for divorce from the actor simply two weeks after he was sentenced to 30 years in jail for raping two girls. 

He was discovered responsible of raping a 28-year-old lady in April 2003 and one other 23-year-old lady the identical 12 months, each incidents occurring at his Hollywood Hills house.

The jury couldn’t attain a verdict on the third depend, an allegation that Masterson additionally raped a longtime girlfriend. They’d voted 8-4 in favour of conviction.

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Masterson had steadfastly denied the allegations since he was first accused in 2020. It’s mentioned he used his place within the Church of Scientology – which all three girls additionally belonged to on the time – to keep away from penalties.

In January, as reported by Individuals, he was denied bail pending enchantment.

In September final 12 months, after standing by him all all through his trial, Philips filed the divorce papers.

Her lawyer Peter A. Lauzon informed TMZ on the time, “Ms. Phillips has determined to file for divorce from her husband throughout this unlucky time. Her precedence stays together with her daughter.

“This era has been unimaginably laborious on the wedding and the household. Mr. Masterson was at all times current for Ms. Phillips throughout her most troublesome occasions of her life. Ms. Phillips acknowledges that Mr. Masterson is a superb father to their daughter.”

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In accordance with the publication, she requested for her authorized identify to return to Phillips, desires spousal help and cited irreconcilable variations on the paperwork. 

The pair wed again in 2011, having first been noticed collectively in 2004 at a poker match in Las Vegas.

They went public with their relationship in 2005 and introduced their engagement in March 2009. They welcomed their daughter in 2014.

Phillips is a 43-year-old actress who has starred in films similar to Virtually Well-known, Venom and Hostel: Half II.

She has additionally appeared on TV exhibits similar to Hawaii 5-0, Legislation & Order: Particular Victims Unit, and Elevating Hope.

Phillips and Masterson additionally starred in two films collectively in 2009: Made for Every Different and The Bridge to Nowhere.

Her father is the late musician John Phillips, who was the lead singer of ’60s rock group The Mamas & the Papas. Her sister is singer Chynna Phillips, who has been married to actor William Baldwin since 1995.

Help is offered from the Nationwide Sexual Assault, Home Household Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).