Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape sentencing

  • Actress Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Danny Masterson, after he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape14.
  • Phillips filed for the dissolution of her marriage with Masterson on Monday, listing the date of separation as "TBD"1.
  • The couple had been married for nearly 12 years and share a 9-year-old daughter1.
  • The filing comes as a surprise, as sources had previously claimed that Phillips had no intention of divorcing Masterson23.
  • The incident highlights the impact of criminal convictions on personal relationships and the importance of accountability for criminal behavior17.