Description:
(Actress and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Carol Morrison’ in the Film ‘American Graffiti’)
Laura Mackenzie Phillips is an American actor, singer, and writer, best known for her roles in the movie ‘American Graffiti’ and the sitcom ‘One Day at a Time.’ Her love for music made her start singing and performing at a tender age. Born into a dysfunctional family, she was exposed to the dark side of stardom, replete with drugs and alcohol. Her father’s lifestyle and addiction issues, too, influenced her. She has thus battled drug addiction throughout her life. She has been clean since 2008 and has penned two books depicting her life’s journey and her survival story from drug abuse. She currently works as a rehabilitation counselor and empowers drug users with her powerful journey to self-discovery and redemption.
Birthday
November 10, 1959 (Scorpio)
Alternative names
Laura Mackenzie Phillips
Height
170 cm
City
Alexandria, Virginia
Spouse/Ex-
Keith Levenson, Jeff Sessler (m. 1979–1981), Shane Fontayne (m. 1986–2000)
Parents
John Phillips
Susan Adams
Children
Shane Barakan
Did Mackenzie Phillips participate in a reality TV show about addiction and recovery?
Yes, Mackenzie Phillips appeared on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" to address her addiction issues and seek help for recovery.
Did Mackenzie Phillips face legal troubles related to drug possession?
Yes, Mackenzie Phillips was arrested in 2008, for drug possession at Los Angeles International Airport.