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What Is Mackenzie Phillips’ Net Worth?
Mackenzie Phillips, an American actress and singer, has accumulated a net worth of $1 million. This figure reflects her extensive career in film and television, as well as her endeavors in music. While specific details regarding the breakdown of her net worth—such as earnings from individual projects, music royalties, or investments—are not publicly available, her consistent work in the entertainment industry over several decades has been the primary driver.
Early Career and “American Graffiti”
Mackenzie Phillips was born on November 10, 1959, in Alexandria, Virginia, to John Phillips and Susan Stuart Adams. Her father was a member of the popular musical group The Mamas & the Papas. The family later moved to California, and Mackenzie attended Highland Hall Waldorf School in Northridge. At the age of 12, she formed a band with classmates. A casting agent discovered the group, leading to Phillips’ audition for and subsequent role in the 1973 film “American Graffiti.” Phillips played Carol Morrison in the film. While specific salary details from her early roles aren’t publicly accessible, “American Graffiti” was a box office success, grossing over $115 million against a budget of $777,000. This success significantly boosted her early career and visibility.
“One Day at a Time” and Television Roles
In 1975, Mackenzie Phillips secured a role as Julie Cooper on the CBS sitcom “One Day at a Time,” which further solidified her fame. The show, which centered on a divorced mother raising two teenage daughters, was a significant part of her career. Although her exact salary per episode is not publicly known, starring in a successful sitcom would have provided a steady income during the show’s initial run. Phillips’ tenure on “One Day at a Time” was marked by personal struggles with drug abuse, leading to her being fired in 1980 and briefly returning in 1981 before being permanently written out in 1982. Following her departure from “One Day at a Time”, Phillips toured as a singer with a reformed version of The Mamas & The Papas called The New Mamas and The Papas from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The financial details of her touring and performances with the group are not publicly available, but such engagements would have contributed to her income.
Throughout the 2000s, Mackenzie Phillips continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as “ER,” “Without a Trace,” “7th Heaven,” “Cold Case,” “Beverly Hills, 90210”, the Disney Channel series “So Weird” and the Disney Channel original movie “Double Teamed”. These roles, while often guest appearances, helped maintain her presence in the industry and contributed to her earnings. In 2011, Mackenzie Phillips won an Honorary Best Actress at the Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto for her performance in the film, “Peach Plum Pear”. In 2017, she appeared in the rebooted version of “One Day at a Time” and then reprised the role in two episodes in 2019. She also appeared in “Orange Is the New Black” in 2019. The specific financial gains from these roles have not been disclosed.
Memoir and Personal Struggles
In 2009, Mackenzie Phillips released her memoir, “High on Arrival,” which detailed her struggles with addiction and her difficult relationship with her father. The book gained significant attention due to its candid revelations, including allegations of drug use and a sexual relationship with her father. While the exact sales figures and royalties from “High on Arrival” are not publicly available, publishing a memoir with such controversial content would have likely provided a notable, though possibly one-time, boost to her income. In 2010, Mackenzie Phillips appeared on the third season of “Celebrity Rehab” and discussed her continued recovery on “The View”, providing additional income. In 2016, Mackenzie Phillips began working at the Breathe Life Healing Center in West Hollywood as a drug rehab counselor, providing a steady source of income.
Personal Life and Relationships
Mackenzie Phillips has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Jeffrey Sessler, a rock group manager, from 1979 to 1981. She then married guitarist Michael Barakan in 1986. They had a child together, Shane, before divorcing in 2000. Details of any financial settlements or spousal support arrangements from these divorces have not been made public. Her personal life and struggles with addiction have often been public, which has influenced her career and financial stability.
