Chynna Phillips facts for kids
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Chynna Phillips
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Phillips performing with Wilson Phillips in 2013
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Chynna Gilliam Phillips
February 12, 1968 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Chynna Phillips Baldwin |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Associated acts | Wilson Phillips |
Chynna Gilliam Phillips (born February 12, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is famous for being a member of the singing group Wilson Phillips. Her parents, John and Michelle Phillips, were also famous musicians from the band the Mamas & the Papas. Chynna also has two half-sisters, Mackenzie and Bijou Phillips, who are also actresses.
Early Life and Acting Roles
Chynna Phillips started her career as an actress. She appeared in several movies when she was younger. Some of these films include Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), Caddyshack II (1988), and Say Anything (1989). She also played the main character in a TV movie called Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer in 1989.
Later, in 1995, Chynna was in the TV movie Bye Bye Birdie. She also lent her voice to the cartoon character Kitty in the TV show Danny Phantom. Her husband, William Baldwin, voiced another character, Johnny 13, in the same show.
In 2011, Chynna Phillips joined the cast of the TV show Dancing with the Stars. She competed in the thirteenth season with her professional dance partner, Tony Dovolani. She performed different dances like the Viennese Waltz, Jive, Rumba, and Tango. She was eliminated in the fourth week of the competition.
Music Career with Wilson Phillips
Chynna Phillips is best known for her music career with the group Wilson Phillips. In 1989, she formed the trio with her childhood friends, Carnie and Wendy Wilson. Their first album, released in 1990 and simply called Wilson Phillips, was a huge success. It sold eight million copies!
Their second album, Shadows and Light, came out in 1992. While it still sold well and was certified platinum, it didn't reach the same level of success as their first album.
After a break, Wilson Phillips got back together in 2004 to record their third album, California. This album featured cover songs by famous singers from the 1960s and 70s. The group continued to make music, releasing Christmas In Harmony in 2010 and Dedicated in 2012. They still perform shows together every year.
In 2016, Wilson Phillips reunited again to perform on the ABC TV show Greatest Hits.
Personal Life
Chynna Phillips married actor William Baldwin in 1995. William is part of the famous Baldwin family of actors. Chynna and William have three children together: two daughters named Jameson (born in 2000) and Brooke (born in 2004), and a son named Vance (born in 2001).
In 2019, Chynna shared that her son Vance had faced a health challenge the year before but was now doing much better.
See also
In Spanish: Chynna Phillips para niños
