Mackenzie Phillips Opens Up About Disturbing Past with Father John Phillips: ‘A Very, Very Dark Side’
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Mackenzie Phillips, star of One Day at a Time, is speaking out about her decade-long incestuous relationship with her late father, John Phillips. Mackenzie, 64, recently spoke with her half-sister Chynna Phillips Baldwin via the latter’s YouTube channel about how, while she regarded their father as a “genius,” It was well known to her that he had a “very, very dark side,” the New York Post reported. Mackenzie, who revealed the pair’s toxic relationship in her 2011 memoir, High On Arrival: A Memoir, agrees with Baldwin, 55, stating that the Mamas & the Papas frontman was unexpected. “Dad was something else,” Mackenzie remarked. “Plus, I’m subjected to a lot of criticism and trolling online because I hold forgiveness in my heart.”
“I forgive because I care about myself, not that other person.” “Forgiveness does not mean I approve of what I am forgiving you or him for,” said the drug abuse counselor, who had been in rehab more than a dozen times before becoming sober. Even though Mackenzie’s shocking announcement caused tremendous conflict in her family, she as well as Baldwin eventually able to reconcile. Wilson Phillips’ half-sister, Bijou Phillips, has just filed for divorce from Scientologist & convicted rapist Danny Masterson, and the singer proceeded on to point out to her sibling how they are one of Hollywood’s “most dysfunctional families.”
Mackenzie Phillips Opens Up About Her Decade-Long Incestuous Relationship With Her ‘Very Dark’ Musician Father
Mackenzie Phillips recently confided in her sister Chynna about a decade-long incestuous relationship with their father, John, the leader of Mamas & Papas. In an interview on Chynna’s YouTube channel, the sisters discussed their challenging childhoods and the lasting trauma they carried. Mackenzie, a 64-year-old star known for One Day At A Time, shared details from her 2009 memoir, High On Arrival, where she disclosed that her father had sexually assaulted her at 19, on the eve of her wedding to Jeff Sessler. Despite the initial violation, as Mackenzie’s life spiraled into substance abuse, she described a period where the sexual relationship became consensual for approximately ten years.
Mackenzie portrayed her father as ‘dark,’ acknowledging that she faced online ridicule for choosing forgiveness while clarifying that it didn’t mean she endorsed or agreed with the actions she forgave him for. When Chynna, whose mother was John’s second spouse, Michelle, was asked about their father, she referred to him as “one of my favorite people in the entire wide world.” The 55-year-old singer, married to Billy Baldwin, emphasized the complexity of John’s character, acknowledging the various layers to his personality.
Chynna from Wilson Phillips acknowledged, ‘He’s undeniably a fantastic songwriter,’ while Mackenzie chimed in with ‘Genius.’ She went on to describe his infectious laugh but also acknowledged a darker side, referring to him as a ‘monster’ with a significantly unpredictable and dark demeanor. Mackenzie, now a substance abuse counselor, discussed the complexities of forgiveness, revealing that she faces online criticism for having forgiveness in her heart. Chynna then confronted Mackenzie about her sister’s public affair with their father, expressing genuine support despite the painful circumstances. Mackenzie emphasized the distinction between her father’s actions and her decision to forgive, asserting her peace despite the challenging journey. Reflecting on the family’s struggles following the shocking revelation, Mackenzie shared that it took a considerable amount of time for her loved ones to reunite as a family.
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