EXCLUSIVE: Danny Masterson’s wife Bijou Phillips is consoled by brother-in-law Jordan as she breaks cover for the first time since That 70s Show actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison
- The actress, 43, appeared distraught and a little worse for wear days after a judge handed husband Danny Masterson the harshest possible sentence
- Phillips had stood by her husband’s side throughout his two trials and begged the judge for leniency last week when he was sentenced to 30 years in prison
- READ MORE: Ex-Scientologist claims Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis know ‘very well the kind of guy Masterson was’
Bijou Phillips was seen breaking cover for the first time since husband Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on rape charges.
The 43-year-old appears to be leaning on her spouse’s family for support as she adjusts to her new life at the couple’s Santa Ynez Valley property, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show.
The actress, who had faithfully stood by her husband of 12 years throughout his two sexual assault trials, was being consoled by brother-in-law Jordan Masterson as the two shared a poignant embrace before their lunch outing on Monday.
The mom-of-one, who was with her and Danny’s nine-year-old daughter Fianna, arrived at Dos Carlitos restaurant late in the afternoon where they met up with Jordan, 37, an actor best known for his role as Mark in the 2005 film The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Bijou Phillips was seen being comforted by her brother-in-law Jordan Masterson as they met up for lunch in the Santa Ynez Valley on Monday. The mom-of-one, who was with her and Danny’s nine-year-old daughter Fianna, arrived at Dos Carlitos restaurant late in the afternoon where they met up with Jordan
In a poignant moment, Bijou embraced her 37-year-old brother-in-law, also an actor best known for his role as Mark in the 2005 film The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Jordan, who is the half-brother of Danny, 47, later joined Bijou and his niece on a trip to a nearby market where the mom was seen picking up some candy and snacks for the young girl
A distraught and on-edge Bijou Phillips broke cover on Monday for the first time since her husband was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison
The 43-year-old actress appeared worse for wear, puffing on a vape, as she sat on the curb in her San Ynez Valley neighborhood, exclusive DailyMail.com photos show
The supportive younger brother offered his sister-in-law a comforting hug and embrace upon arrival before the group sat down and chatted over their meal.
Jordan, who is the half-brother of Danny, 47, through their mother Carol, later joined Bijou and his niece on a trip to a nearby market where the mom was seen picking up some candy and snacks for the young girl.
After dropping off Fianna, the two later stopped by Solminer Wine Company in Los Olivos, where an emotional and visibly on edge Bijou was seen puffing on a vape while sitting outside on the curb.
She was seen taking a phone call as her brother-in-law stood nearby. They then walked into the wine shop where they spent a few minutes browsing.
The actress, who went makeup free and left her blonde locks loose, was dressed casually in a brown t-shirt, blue jeans, and moccasins shoes. Her wedding ring was still visible on her left finger.
Jordan matched her low-key style, wearing blue jeans, a tee, and black leather boots.
The 37-year-old actor is the youngest of the Masterson brothers, and is also known for his acting roles on popular sitcoms such as How I Met Your Mother, George Lopez, and Grounded For Life.
The supportive younger brother offered his sister-in-law a comforting hug and embrace upon arrival before the group sat down and chatted over their meal
The mom-of-one arrived at Dos Carlitos restaurant late in the afternoon where they met up with Jordan, 37
Phillips appears to be leaning on her spouse’s family for support as she adjusts to her new life
Jordan later joined Bijou and his niece on a trip to a nearby market where the mom was seen picking up some candy and snacks for the young girl
He also guest starred on both That 70s Show, and Malcom in the Middle, where brother Christopher Masterson in played Malcolm’s older brother Francis.
Jordan, who previously dated actress Dakota Johnson, is the older brother of actress Alanna Masterson, 35.
Danny Masterson’s three-decade sentence last Thursday comes three months after he was found guilty on two counts of rape following a dramatic, eight-day trial – that took place after an initial hearing that resulted in a mistrial.
Phillips looked completely shattered as she left the courtroom – after having written an emotional letter to the judge calling Masterson an ‘amazing father’ who worked to ‘shield younger actors from temptation’ while begging for leniency.
DailyMail.com last week revealed that Phillips couldn’t ‘accept’ that allegation that her husband sexually assaulted two women and was concerned for his safety in prison as a notorious convicted rapist.
But her letter apparently did not move Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo, who handed down the harshest possible sentence of 30 years – 15 for each felony rape conviction.
Bijou now faces a new challenge in her life: the reality of raising her nine-year-old daughter Fianna, who was seen dressed in her school uniform, alone
Later on Monday, the two were seen stopping by a local wine shop where they spent a few minutes browsing
Solminer Wine Company in Los Olivos, California
The actress, who went makeup free and left her blonde locks loose, was dressed casually in a brown t-shirt, blue jeans, and moccasins shoes. Her wedding ring was still visible on her left finger
Jordan matched her low-key style, wearing blue jeans, a tee, and black leather boots
Masterson, 47, blew a kiss at his wife of nearly 20 years as he was escorted to begin his sentence.
In her letter, obtained by DailyMail.com, Phillips claimed Masterson was a ‘life-saving’ partner who dedicated himself to farming to support his family when the accusations about him started to emerge and he lost his acting career.
She also noted Masterson’s aversion to drugs – a common principle of Scientology – and his apparent dedication to helping young actors escape the downfalls of wealth and fame.
A source close to Phillips told DailyMail.com: ‘Bijou’s only positive outlook on things stems from her trust in Danny and the appeal process.
‘She is hanging on to the fact that she completely trusts he never did what he was charged for, she can’t accept that to be true. And she is looking to the appeal process for justice to be served.
‘Danny is adamant he did nothing wrong and Bijou believes him.
‘Her other thoughts are a little more scary and morbid, she doesn’t believe Danny will harm himself in jail, but she is very worried someone will harm him or even kill him and the stress that is bringing her is on its own level of stress that she never has felt before.
‘It is a nightmare, but she will be on his side moving forward and continue to be present for their daughter.’
Jordan, a fellow actor, had guest starred on both his siblings’ television series, That 70s Show, and Malcom in the Middle
Bijou Phillips, pictured arriving for closing arguments in his second trial on May 16, 2023, had stood by her husband throughout his legal troubles
Jordan and his younger sister Alanna Masterson, 35, are the half-siblings of Danny, 47, and Christopher Masterson, 43, through their mother Carol
Bijou, who herself has weathered a very long line of bitter storms over the year, faces a new challenge in her life: the reality of raising her child alone.
A source told DailyMail.com afterwards that the devastation from her husband’s horrific crimes being brought to light has left her a ‘shell of her former self.’
They added that Bijou is trying to remain strong for the sake of their daughter, but feels like she is ‘grieving a death.’
Prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller asked the judge to hand down a 30-to-life sentence, saying that defense lawyer Shawn Holley’s plea for just 15 years was ‘not fair and just…absolutely not. Thirty years to life in prison is deserved.
‘After Masterson raped the first time he had time to think about what he had inflicted,’ he said. ‘Despite that, he raped again.’
Masterson had two trials. His first, six months earlier, resulted in a mistrial after a different jury were hopelessly deadlocked on all three rape charges.
He was freed on $3.3million bail throughout both, but that freedom ended with his double conviction May 31.
Now prisoner number 6614941, he has been locked up in the notorious Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles since then.
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