Date of Birth: November 10, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Mackenzie Phillips, born Laura Mackenzie Phillips, is an American actress and singer best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcom “One Day at a Time” and the 1973 film “American Graffiti.” Born into a family with deep roots in the entertainment industry, she is the daughter of John Phillips, lead vocalist of The Mamas & the Papas, and his first wife, Susan Adams. Mackenzie began her acting career at a young age, making her film debut in “American Graffiti” as Carol Morrison, a role that earned her critical acclaim. Phillips continued to build her career with a starring role in “One Day at a Time,” but her career was marred by struggles with addiction. Despite these challenges, she has remained active in the entertainment industry and has also become an advocate for addiction recovery.
5 Interesting Facts about Mackenzie Phillips
1. Mackenzie Phillips is the daughter of John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas and his first wife, Susan Adams.
2. She made her film debut at the age of 12 in “American Graffiti” (1973), directed by George Lucas.
3. Phillips was fired from “One Day at a Time” twice due to her struggles with substance abuse.
4. She has written a memoir titled “High on Arrival,” which details her experiences with addiction and her complicated family life.
5. Mackenzie Phillips is an addiction recovery advocate and has worked as a counselor at the Breathe Life Healing Centers in West Hollywood, California.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mackenzie Phillips
1. “I’m not trying to be anyone’s hero. I’m just trying to tell the truth, I want people to understand that addiction is a disease.”
2. “My family is part of my story. I didn’t ask for this life, but I’m making the best of it.”
3. “Recovery is an ongoing process, and it is worth it every single day.”
4. “The hardest part is forgiving yourself, but once you do, you can move forward.”
5. “I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to lean on others.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Mackenzie Phillips is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Mackenzie Phillips has one child, a son named Shane Barakan, born in 1987, from her marriage to rock guitarist Michael Barakan.
Relevant Links
1. [Mackenzie Phillips IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0680625/
2. [Mackenzie Phillips Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Phillips
5. [Breathe Life Healing Centers](https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/
