Bijou Phillips has been hospitalized and needs a kidney transplant, TMZ reports.
A representative for the actress told the outlet that Phillips is “currently under care at UCLA Health, where she’s back on dialysis as she waits to find a living donor.”
She is reportedly in stable condition, but her representative added that “time is of the essence.”
Bijou Phillips Asks The Public For Help
Shortly after the news came out, Phillips took to Instagram, sharing an emotional post and asking for the publics help as she looks for a donor.
“please read and share. and if you are interested in becoming a living donor, please go to the link in my bio and fill out a brief form,” she captioned the post. “I am so grateful for your support. ❤️”
Many comments were left on the post showing support.
“Love you Bij! ❤️❤️❤️,” Nicky Hilton commented.
“Bijou! We are all here for you and love you so much!!!! Sharing this now!!!,” Alice + Olivia founder Stacey Bendet wrote.
“love you the most ❤️ sharing now,” Sarah Howard shared.
“Oh my goodness Bijou. I love you so much it’s all going to work out. Hang in there,” one person posted.
This Is The Second Kidney Replacement Bijou Phillips Needs
Phillips received a kidney transplant in 2017 after being rushed to the hospital with a fever. The donor was a friend; however, TMZ reports that the kidney has failed, and she needs another one.
She suffered many complications from the first transplant, including the BK virus, which is usually inactive in someone’s body, but can be triggered by a transplant. It is a “virus that most people get in childhood,” with symptoms being described as “a common cold,” according to the National Kidney Foundation.
Following the transplant, her ex-husband Danny Masterson posted on social media with a sweet message.
“My lady has been slowing dying for the past 7 years of an incurable kidney disease. She was given the gift of an encore by a tall angel. Our daughter will have a mother,” he wrote and included a photo of her in the hospital, per People. “We do not take lightly how incredibly fortunate we are. 100% successful transplant. Now the real work begins for her to silence any chance of rejection. Our deepest gratitude to a perfect transplant team. And a life owed to a tall drink of water. Sláinte!”
