Mackenzie Phillips, was known for her role in the 1973 hit movie American Graffiti. Two years later, she got the role that changed her life in the 1975 sitcom _"One Day At A Time"(1975)_ . The show was an instant success, and everything was going well until the third season was launched, when she was arrested for cocaine possession and lied about the incident on her uncredited appearance on Dinah and Her New Best Friends. During the run of the 1979-1980 season, Mackenzie started to fall off the deep end. The producers didn't know what was wrong - she started getting tired and showing up late for rehearsals. On the set she was incoherent and the producers gave her a six week leave of absence. In 1980, she was fired from the series, went to rehab, then returned in the fall of 1981. Sadly, in 1983, she fell asleep during a rehearsal. Producer Patricia Fass Palmer told her that she had to take another drug test, but she refused and left. She has since recovered and returned to acting.
One Day at a Time (1975): $50,000

Son, Shane (b. 1987), with Barakan. Has been in rehab several times for drug and alcohol addiction. Sang in her father's music group "The Mamas and the Papas" when they made a come back. One of her step-mothers was Michelle Phillips. Daughter of John Phillips of Mamas and Papas Musical Group. Half sister of Bijou Phillips, Chynna Phillips and Tamerlane Phillips. Sister of Jeffrey Phillips. While shooting _"So Weird"(1999)_ in Vancouver, Mackenzie was the legal guardian of co-star Patrick Levis until he turned 18. Skipped a grade in elementary school. Aunt of 'Jameson Leon Baldwin' . Sister-in-law of William Baldwin. Clean & sober since January 27, 1992. Mackenzie was named in honor of her dad's friend and songwriting/performing partner, Scott MacKenzie, whom he played with prior to The Mamas & The Papas in a band called The Journeymen. John Phillips & Scott MacKenzie co-wrote the big `60s hit "San Francisco" (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) which Scott MacKenzie recorded and made into a worldwide hit and they also co-wrote the big `80s hit "Kokomo" for The Beach Boys from the movie "Cocktail". Scott, John & Mackenzie herself also worked together in the reformed The Mamas & The Papas in the `80s & `90s at various times with Scott replacing original member Denny Doherty. Born on the same day as ESPN anchor Linda Cohn. She also shares a birthday with the following celebrities: Brittany Murphy, rapper Warren G, SNL alum Tracy Morgan, Heather Matarazzo, singer/actress Eve, Jack Scalia, Sinbad and Roy Scheider. Childhood best friends of Lisa Coleman, musician of Prince and the Revolution, and Wendy & Lisa, fame.