A Plea for Bijou Phillips: Facing Life-Saving Kidney Surgery Amidst Personal Turmoil

It's a tough time for Bijou Phillips, the actress and ex-wife of the recently imprisoned "That '70s Show" star Danny Masterson. She's currently hospitalized in Boston, facing what sounds like an incredibly serious health crisis: a life-saving kidney transplant. Honestly, it just makes your heart ache, especially given everything else she's been through lately.

For years now, Bijou has been quietly battling kidney disease, a cruel complication of her long-standing fight with lupus. You know how these things go; sometimes a chronic illness just takes a turn for the worse, and it seems that's precisely what's happening here. Her close friend, actress Taryn Manning, known for her roles in "Orange Is the New Black" and "8 Mile," has really stepped up, launching a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the astronomical medical expenses that come with such a critical procedure and the essential aftercare.

Manning's heartfelt message on the crowdfunding page truly paints a picture of Bijou's silent suffering. She describes Phillips as someone who has been bravely enduring her condition, never really making a fuss, but now the situation has escalated to a point where intervention is absolutely vital. The goal for the GoFundMe is set at $50,000, which, let's be real, barely scratches the surface when you're talking about a major organ transplant, but it’s a crucial start for medical bills, post-op support, and general assistance for her and her family during this incredibly difficult period.

This urgent health crisis comes right on the heels of a whirlwind of personal upheaval for Bijou. Just last year, her ex-husband, Danny Masterson, was sentenced to a staggering 30 years to life in prison for rape. Shortly after that heartbreaking sentencing, Bijou filed for divorce, marking the end of their marriage. They share a young daughter, who is only nine years old, and this adds yet another layer of complexity and worry to an already overwhelming situation. It's a lot for anyone to bear, isn't it?

Beyond her own health, Bijou has also been the primary caregiver for Masterson's mother, Carol, a role she took on even amidst her own struggles and the very public legal battle. It speaks volumes about her character and resilience, even when she herself is in such dire straits. As the community, both Hollywood and beyond, learns of her urgent need, there's a collective hope that she receives the care and support required to pull through this. Our thoughts are certainly with Bijou as she faces this monumental challenge, hoping for a successful surgery and a full, albeit long, road to recovery.