Bijou Phillips, the 45-year-old model, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles and is on dialysis while waiting for a kidney transplant. Her representative confirmed she is in stable condition at UCLA Health, though time is critical. Phillips shared her situation on Instagram, seeking living donors.
Darlings, hold onto your lattes because Bijou Phillips is facing a serious health battle that's got everyone sending good vibes her way. The 45-year-old model and actress is currently hospitalized in Los Angeles, receiving treatment at CORE Kidney at UCLA Health. According to her rep, Cade Hudson, who spoke to Page Six on Wednesday, February 11, Bijou is on dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant. She's in stable condition, but her team emphasized that “time is of the essence.” 😔
Bijou took to Instagram to open up about her need, posting a heartfelt plea: “please read and share. and if you are interested in becoming a living donor, please go to the link in my bio and fill out a brief form.” She added, “I am so grateful for your support. ❤️” This isn't her first rodeo with kidney issues—back in 2017, she received a transplant from a “dear friend,” but complications have piled up since, including the BK virus leading to cellular and antibody rejection.
It turns out, Bijou has been dealing with kidney disease since birth. Born with underdeveloped kidneys, she spent her first three months in the NICU on dialysis. Talk about a fighter from day one! While the road ahead looks tough, her stable status is a silver lining in this messy health saga. Will the perfect donor come through soon? Fingers crossed for our girl. 💪
