Tamerlane Phillips

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(1971)
Sun Nov 05 2023
By   Prajwol

Tamerlane Phillips is the son of John Phillips and his third wife Geneviève Waïte. His parents were well-known musician and singer. In addition to this, Tamerlane's mother was muse to photographer Richard Avedon, who photographed her several times for Vogue in the early 1970s.

Like his parents, Tamerlane has also briefly worked in the film industry. However, he has left the showbiz industry and is out of media reach.

Tamerlane Phillips Relationship Status: Is John Phillip's Married?

John Philip's son has not revealed his relationship to date. He has been out of media reach for long now. However, Tamerlane Phillips is probably single at the moment.

Tamerlane Phillips is not married. Source: Biography Gist

Tamerlane is said to be a Indian Guru follower and is likely planning to stay single rest of his life. On the other hand, John Phillip is married four times throughout his life time.

Tamerlane Phillips Parents Married For 13 Years

Tamerlane Phillips mother, Geneviève Waïte, was the third wife of the musician John Phillips. Like John, Geneviève was also a singer in addition to being actress and model. 

John and Geneviève first laid eyes on each other in late 1960s. With similar interest in music, the couple became close starting their melodious relationship in 1970s.

John Phillips and Genevieve Waite and Mackenzie Phillips at Sardis.
John Phillips and Genevieve Waite and Mackenzie Phillips at Sardis. Source: New York Theatre

Tamerlane's parents tied knot in 1970 and got married on January 31, 1972, at a Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles' Chinatown by a one-legged Buddhist priest. Together the husband and wife duo worked together on many projects.

Later, Phillips and Waïte, ended their marriage in 1985. The husband and wife duo were drug addicts which became one of the reason of their breakup.

Following their divorce, Geneviève married Norman Buntaine while John tied knot with Farnaz Arasteh. Did you know? Tamerlane's father already married twice before tying knot with his mother. John previously wedded Susan Adams and Michelle Phillips.

Tamerlane Phillips Age Now: Birthdate & Early Life

John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte welcomed their son, Tamerlane Phillips, in 1971 in the United States. According to his birthdate, Phillips is in his early 50s in terms of age. 

As a son of The Mamas & Papas singer John and SouthAfrican singer, model, and actress Geneviève, Tamerlane has been in the spotlight since birth. He grew up in London with his parents until they split when Phillips was only 14 years old.

Geneviève Waite and John Phillips with their kids Tamerlane and Bijou in the 80s.
Geneviève Waite and John Phillips with their kids Tamerlane and Bijou in the 80s. Source: Sterio Candies

As his both parents were drug addict and not suitable for parenting, Michelle Phillips tried to obtain the legal custody of Tamerlane. While his sister Bijou was sent to foster care. According to Rollingstone, Tamerlane's legal guardianship was John's sister Rosemary Throckmorton.

Unfortunately, Tamerlane's parents are dead now. John died on March 18, 2001,in Los Angeles, United States due to heart failure. Similarly, his mother Geneviève died on May 18, 2019, Los Angeles, California, United States.

How Much Is Tamerlane Phillips Net Worth?

Tamerlane Phillips net worth is estimated around $300k. He was born on the rich family. His father, John Phillips, was estimated to have a net worth of $10 Million at the time of death.

Tamerlane Phillips with his parents.
Tamerlane Phillips with his parents. Source: Popular Net Worth

Phillips has briefly worked on movie industry and has three credits as an actor. He is credited for The Notorious #9, A Lower East side Odysssey, and Adam's Truth. However, the actor has left the movie industry and is now the follower of Indian Guru. 

Unlike Tamerlane Phillips, His siblings Are Stars 

The The Notorious #9 actor Tamerlane Phillips are not active on entertainment industry. However, his sister, Bijou Phillips, and others are still in touch with media and showbiz industry.

While Bijou is the only full-sibling of Tamerlane, he has other half-siblings from his parents other relationships. They are all stars and well-known celebrities.

SiblingsBirthdate
Jeffrey Phillips1957
Mackenzie PhillipsNovember 10, 1959
Chynna PhillipsFebruary 12, 1968
Bijou PhillipsApril 1, 1980

Tamerlane Phillips Sister, Bijou Phillips, Filed For Divorce

Bijou Phillips who is nine years younger than Tamerlane has 39 credits as an actress on her IMDb profile. She was married to Danny Masterson in 2011 and shares a daughter named Fianna Francis. However, Bijou filed for divorce from Danny on September 18, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.

Bijou Phillips and her husband Danny Masterson are divorcing.
Bijou Phillips and her husband Danny Masterson are divorcing. Source: US Weekly

Danny was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was accused of raping three women. Some believers Bijou filed for divorce due to this incident. She has asked for spousal support and full custody of their child.

Tamerlane Phillips Is On A Spiritual Journey

Tamerlane Phillips embarked on a pursuit of enlightenment, in the 2000s. He became a follower of an Indian guru and has chose to distance himself from the media spotlight. 

Currently, Tamerlane's life revolves around the spirituality and the teachings of his Indian Guru, Bhagawan Nityananda. Unlike his family members Tamerlane Phillips has decided not to pursue a career in music or acting preferring to remain shielded from attention. 

Throughout his journey guided by Bhagawan Nityananda he has found inspiration, for a songs that have been recorded by him as a former actor. Tamerlane has found peace in it.

John Phillips Had Incestous Relationship With Tamerlane Phillips Half-sister, Mackenzie Phillips

The Mama & Papas singer, John Phillips, had an incest relationship with his daughter Mackenzi Phillips. Dream a little Dream of me singer revealed that it started when she was 18 years old and continued for 10 years.

Mackenzie said that she was raped by John when she was 19 years old and was passed after drug binge. When Dream a little Dream of me singer publicized it with her book, Mackenzie was hated by some of her family members.

 

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