Biography
Who is Chynna Phillips?
Early life and family background
Gilliam Chynna Phillips was born on February 12, 1968, in Los Angeles, United States. She is the daughter of musicians John Phillips and Michelle Phillips, who were members of the band the Mamas and the Papas. Her siblings include Mackenzie Phillips and Bijou Phillips. As a teenager, Chynna faced struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.
Acting and film career
Chynna Phillips began her career in the entertainment industry as an actress. She appeared in feature films such as Some Kind of Wonderful, Caddyshack II, and Say Anything. In 1989, she played the title character Roxanne Pulitzer in the television biographical film Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer. Later in 1995, she appeared as Kim MacAfee in the television adaptation of Bye Bye Birdie. She also provided voice work for the animated series Danny Phantom alongside her husband William Baldwin.
In 2011, Chynna competed on the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars, paired with professional dancer Tony Dovolani. Years later in September 2021, she appeared with Wilson Phillips on Celebrity Family Feud, where her energetic moment during the Fast Money round gained widespread attention on TikTok.
Music career with Wilson Phillips
In 1989, Chynna formed the pop vocal trio Wilson Phillips with her childhood friends Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson. The group released their self-titled debut album in 1990, which achieved big commercial success by selling eight million copies. Their second studio album, Shadows and Light, followed in 1992 and earned platinum certification despite being a commercial disappointment compared to their first release.
After pursuing solo projects, including her 1995 debut solo album Naked and Sacred, Chynna reunited with Wilson Phillips in 2004 to record a third album titled California, featuring cover songs from 1960s and 1970s West Coast artists. The group continued releasing music together, including Christmas In Harmony in 2010 and Dedicated in 2012, and they have continued to perform live shows every year.
Marriage and personal life
Chynna met actor William Baldwin in 1991, and the couple married in 1995. They have three children together, consisting of two daughters and a son. In October 2019, Chynna shared that her son had successfully completed treatment for cancer and entered remission. She also experienced health challenges of her own, receiving medical treatment for anxiety in February 2010 before returning home to her family.
Birthday and age
Chynna Phillips was born on February 12, 1968, which makes Chynna 58 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Chynna shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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