Lou Diamond Phillips is a respected actor, director, and television personality. He rose to prominence in 1987 with his breakout role in the biographical film La Bamba, portraying rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens. Thanks to his diverse heritage—comprising Filipino, Scottish-Irish, and Cherokee ancestry—Phillips has brought authenticity to a wide range of roles throughout his career. Regardless of a project's budget, he approaches each performance with professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to his craft.
Phillips has been married three times. His first marriage was to assistant director Julie Cypher in 1987, whom he met while working on the movie Trespasses. Their marriage ended in 1990. After their separation, Cypher publicly came out as a lesbian and later entered a long-term relationship with singer Melissa Etheridge.
Following the divorce, Phillips was briefly involved with actress Jennifer Tilly, known for her role in Bullets Over Broadway. Both shared a mutual interest in poker. He later married model and actress Kelly Phillips. The couple had three daughters together: Grace Moorea, Isabella Patricia, and Lili Jordan. Although they separated in 2004, their divorce was finalized in 2007. Reports indicate that the relationship deteriorated due to Phillips’ frequent absences and differing views on parenting. Despite the separation, Lou maintains a close relationship with their daughters, who reside primarily with their mother, Kelly.
After his second divorce, Phillips began a relationship with Yvonne Boismier, a makeup artist. The pair married in 2007 and currently live in Los Angeles with their daughter Indigo Sanara, born the same year. It is Boismier’s first marriage. Phillips has stated that Yvonne brings a unique perspective into his life, and he strives to be a supportive husband and devoted father.
In 2006, during the early stages of their relationship, Phillips was arrested following a domestic disturbance at his Los Angeles home involving Boismier. He was later sentenced to probation, ordered to complete a year of domestic violence counseling, and required to serve 200 hours of community service. Since then, there have been no further public incidents related to their personal life.
| Birth Date: | 17 Feb, 1962 |
| Age: | 58 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Philippines United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Naval Base Subic Bay |
| Education: | University of Texas at Arlington |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American film, television, and stage actor |
| Twitter Id: | LouDPhillips |
| Spouse: | Julie Cypher[1987-1990] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
