Busy Philipps – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	35-28-35 inches
Bodytype	Hourglass
Height	5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Weight	61 kg (134 lbs)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue

Nickname	Busy
Gender	Female
Age	44 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth	June 25, 1979
Full Name	Elizabeth Jean Philipps
Profession	Actress, Writer, Producer, Director
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac Sign	Cancer

Elizabeth Jean Philipps aka Busy Philipps (born on June 25, 1979) in Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. She is an American actress.

Career

Philipps is best known for her roles on the Freaks and Geeks (1999 to 2000, TV series). She has starred in Dawson’s Creek (2001 to 2003, TV series). She starred in the sitcom Cougar Town (2009 to 2015, TV series).

Philipps also played supporting roles in many films. Including The Smokers (2000), Home Room (2002), White Chicks (2004), The Gift (2015), I Feel Pretty (2018), and many more. From 2018 to 2019, Philipps hosted her own television talk show Busy Tonight, on the E! channel. Currently, she stars as Summer in the original Girls5eva (2021, TV series) on Peacock.

She attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. In 2003, she received the Teen Choice Awards nominations for Choice TV: Sidekick. In 2010, she won Entertainment Weekly for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won the Critics’ Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011.

In 2018, she published the book This Will Only Hurt a Little. She opened up About Being a Survivor of Sexual Abuse on The Ellen Show. On the show, she is encouraging others to speak their truth and never keep something in. “This conversation needs to happen more, and people need to first teach your children to speak up, never be ashamed, and think that it’s your problem and your fault because it’s never your fault. You were a child. Period.”

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Busy Philipps Education

School: Chaparral High School in Scottsdale.

College: Loyola Marymount University

Busy Philipps Career

Profession: Actress, Writer, Producer, Director

Known For: Freaks, Geeks

Debut:

Film: The Smokers (2000)
TV Show: Saving Graces (1999)

Net Worth: USD $12 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Joseph Philipps

Mother: Barbara Philipps

Brother: None

Sister: LeighAnn Philipps (Sister

Marital Status: Married

Husband: Marc Silverstein (m. 2007)

No. of Children: 2

Son: None

Daughter: Birdie Leigh Silverstein, Cricket Pearl Silverstein

Past Relationships:

Colin Hanks (1997-2000)

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FAQs

Who is Busy Philipps?

Busy Philipps is an American actress, writer, producer, director, born on 25 June, 1979 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States.

How old is Busy Philipps?

Busy Philipps is 44 years old as of April 2024.

How tall is Busy Philipps?

Busy Philipps is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).