Chynna Phillips facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chynna Phillips
Phillips performing with Wilson Phillips in 2013
Born	Chynna Gilliam Phillips (1968-02-12) February 12, 1968 (age 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names	Chynna Phillips Baldwin
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	1975–present
Spouse(s)	William Baldwin ​ (m. 1995)​
Children	3
Parents	John Phillips (father) Michelle Phillips (mother)
Relatives	Bijou Phillips (half-sister) Mackenzie Phillips (half-sister) Alec Baldwin (brother-in-law) Daniel Baldwin (brother-in-law) Stephen Baldwin (brother-in-law)
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1989–present
Labels	SBK EMI
Associated acts	Wilson Phillips

Chynna Gilliam Phillips (born February 12, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is a member of the vocal trio Wilson Phillips and is the daughter of the Mamas & the Papas band members John and Michelle Phillips and half-sister of Mackenzie and Bijou Phillips.

Early life and film work

Phillips began her career in acting. She appeared in films such as Some Kind of Wonderful, Caddyshack II, Say Anything and as the title character Roxanne Pulitzer in the 1989 television biographical film, Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer. In 1995, she appeared as Kim MacAfee in the television movie Bye Bye Birdie. Phillips voiced the character of Kitty along with her husband William Baldwin as Johnny 13 in Danny Phantom episodes "13" (2004), "Lucky in Love" (2005) and "Girl's Night Out"(2007).

Phillips was a contestant on the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Her professional partner was two-time finalist Tony Dovolani.

Music career

In 1989, Phillips formed the trio Wilson Phillips with her childhood friends Carnie and Wendy Wilson. The group released their self-titled debut album in 1990. The album would go on to sell eight million copies. The group's second album, Shadows and Light, released in 1992, was a commercial disappointment, despite being certified platinum.

In 1995, Phillips released her debut solo album, but failed to recapture the success she found with Wilson Phillips. In 2004, Wilson Phillips reunited to record their third album, California, which featured cover tunes from West Coast singers from the 1960s/70s.

In the October 15, 2007, issue of People magazine, she was said to be writing songs for a Christian album. She appeared in brother-in-law Stephen Baldwin's documentary, Livin It: Unusual Suspects. In 2009, Phillips teamed up with singer/songwriter Vaughan Penn to form the duo "Chynna and Vaughan". The two released their debut album, One Reason, on September 22, 2009. Wilson Phillips released Christmas In Harmony in 2010 and Dedicated in 2012. As of 2020^[update], they continue to play shows every year.

In July 2016, Wilson Phillips reunited and performed on ABC's Greatest Hits.

Personal life

Phillips met actor William Baldwin of the acting Baldwin family in 1991 and has been married to him since 1995. Together, they have three children, daughters Jameson (b. 2000) and Brooke (b. 2004) and son Vance (b. 2001).

In October 2019, Phillips revealed that her son Vance had been diagnosed with cancer the year prior and was now in remission.

Phillips is a Christian.

Filmography

Film

Television

Dancing with the Stars performances

Chynna Phillip's partner was Tony Dovolani.

Discography

Solo music. For her work in a group, see Wilson Phillips.

Albums

Singles