Mackensie Phillips

[kuhio98]

I don't think she made it up, she talks about it at first being not consensual, that she was heavily drugged and drunk, but then became consensual, and that a part of her knew it was horribly wrong all along. I think the Stockholm Syndrome probably applies in this case as well. Her life has been so messed up, and her father's drug use and poor judgment was well-documented and often commented on. Both her sister and friend and former costar Valerie Bertinelli have come out in support of her, which I don't think they would have done if they didn't believe her.

By the way, I have moved this to The Dog House, as it is by its very nature an upsetting topic.

I'm with you. I don't think she made it up either. The first time was rape. After that she consented. She knew it was wrong. Evidently, her father didn't feel the same. Drugs will make you cross every boundary.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I saw a clip of her and her dad in a recording of an old interview on Inside Edition. The little bit I saw sure gave me goosebumps. They didn't act like father and daughter at all, more like they were dating. Had I not heard all the rest of the stuff in the news and had just seen that I still would have found the interaction between the two odd...and a bit disturbing.

I wish I could find a link to the vid...seems like no one has it up yet.

[pomtzu]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

[sasvermont]

And, I agree, I think the photos/videos made them appear to be way, way, too affectionate, at best. It gave me the creeps.

I do believe her, BUT I also think she is promoting her new book.

She was never a favorite actress of mine. She always had such a sour look on her face.

This falls in to the "whatever" category for me.

I feel really sorry for her for having had to endure such a horrid relationship with her dad, assuming the incest is true.

If she makes some extra money selling this book of her, then, fine. She has had a tough life so far, maybe she can retire and take care of herself with the extra money.

[lvpets2002]

Well I so agree.. I dont know what to think of her.. I did not know what to think of her when she was younger & on that show.. I would say for sure that she & who ever else is involved has lived a very sick life.. And No I will Not buy the book.. I dont care to read about such sickness.. I can hear it everyday on the news..

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

[gini]

according to her sister chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, i don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as john phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

ditto! Ditto! And ditto!

[Twisterdog]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

Agreed! The general public has no need to know this whatsoever. I would imagine that healing is not going to be more likely to happen by telling millions of people. Or by making money off a book.

[Medusa]

Whether forced or consensual, it's sick and never should have happened. Phillips is a victim of both her father and herself. IMO, some people may object to the story not because it's about incest but because she's been out of the spotlight and has written a book about something that should be between her and her therapist. These tell-all books serve no purpose other than to make money for the author. I can't imagine that she wrote it for altruistic reasons. I wish her peace and healing but I wish she'd find that peace and healing in private.

[Karen]

I do think that part of her feels like telling her story will help other victims of such abuse deal with it, and know they are not alone. Or at least someone in publishing convinced her of that.

[pomtzu]

I do think that part of her feels like telling her story will help other victims of such abuse deal with it, and know they are not alone. Or at least someone in publishing convinced her of that.

I don't buy that for a second. It was consensual so she isn't a totally innocent victim. IMO she sees this as a way to make a quick buck. Sexually sensational stories sell!

[Asiel]

According to her sister Chynna - it is true and it did happen. However, I don't think the whole world was in need of knowing this. If she wanted to "get it out" for therapeutic reasons, then she should have confided in a shrink, and not have dragged her whole family into the torrid mess. And as far as John Phillips is concerned - how does a dead man defend himself??

I so agree with your statement. If she is loking for healing I don't think she'll find it by yelling it from the rooftops. Speaking to a therapist in private would have been more healing than hearing some of the snide comments that will no doubt be made by many. I think she's after a quick buck, but I won't be helping her with that since I have no interest in that kind of garbage.
I feel sorry for her family , I think they will be paying the price for her dragging this for the world to see.