Bijou Phillips Moved On Quickly After Danny Masterson Went To Prison

The following article includes mentions of rape.

Bijou Phillips moved on at warp speed after Danny Masterson's rape conviction.

In September 2023, a judge slapped Masterson with the maximum sentence (30 years in prison) after a jury found him guilty of raping two women. Despite previously pledging to stick beside Masterson during his legal battles, Phillips called it quits on their marriage almost immediately after he received his sentencing. According to In Touch, Masterson retaliated by doing everything in his power to slow down the process, reportedly because of jealousy over Phillips' thriving love life. "Some people think Bijou's delusional to still think Danny could be happy for her to get on with her life," shared a source in April 2024. "He clearly isn't. He's very bitter and angry — especially as he knows she's dating!"

This report came six months after Life & Style reported that Phillips was hoping to find a wealthy man to replace the "That '70s Show" star, whose $8 million fortune could be in jeopardy if his victims decide to sue him for damages. "Bijou has an extremely expensive lifestyle, and there's no way she can maintain it now that Danny's out of the picture," claimed a source who spoke with the outlet. "Bijou has no income and hasn't worked as a model or actress in years," they continued. "She seems to think her only option is to find another rich man to rescue her. She's discreetly putting the word out, seeing what her options are."

Given Phillips' new suitor, it seems that the insider might have been on the money.

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Whether or not the "rich man" speculation is true, Bijou Phillips has certainly caught herself a big, wealthy fish. In June 2024, People reported that the former actor had found a new love interest. She and Jamie Mazur, an entrepreneur with a $10 million net worth, were flaunting their love all around New York City. However, their romance, which kicked up in May of that year, started off platonic. "He was initially just a confidant and someone safe that she could talk to," said a source, adding, "She seems much happier and more relaxed lately. Her main focus will always be her daughter." They continued, "It's nice to see that Bijou also takes care of herself too though. It's great to see her smiling more."

People's January 2025 update about their relationship sounds just as promising as previous reports. As Phillips and Mazur took their romance to the West Coast, Los Angeles to be exact, a source spilled the teeniest drop of tea about their relationship status. "They've been together since the summer and he's so in love," shared the insider. However, their bond started several years before, thanks to Phillips' relationship with Mazur's supermodel ex. "Jamie and Bijou have run in the same social circles for many years," shared an insider with Us Weekly. "Bijou was friends with [Jamie's ex-fiancée] Alessandra [Ambrosio] many years ago and that's how they knew each other."

Hopefully that detail doesn't cause issues with the new couple down the line.