In a significant legal move, actress Bijou Phillips has filed court documents to remove former husband Danny Masterson’s last name from their 11-year-old daughter’s name. The request seeks to change the child’s name from Fianna Francis Masterson to Fianna Francis Phillips, distancing her from Masterson following his 2023 conviction on two counts of forcible rape, which resulted in a severe prison sentence.
The court filing comes after Masterson signed over full legal and physical custody of their daughter to Phillips while retaining visitation rights. The change awaits formal judicial approval and marks a clear step by Bijou to establish a new chapter for her family.
Bijou Phillips, who stood by Masterson during his trial, filed for divorce in the wake of his sentencing. She is now focused on her daughter’s well-being as she continues her life independently.
This development highlights the ongoing personal and legal shifts in the aftermath of the high-profile case involving Masterson.