Bijou Phillips Successfully Undergoes Kidney Transplant After Donor Search

WHO:

US Magazine - Bijou Phillips, 46, is the recipient of the kidney transplant.

US Magazine - Aron Wilson, Bijou Phillips' brother, is the donor in the kidney exchange.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Bijou Phillips successfully underwent a kidney transplant.

US Magazine - Phillips expressed gratitude on Instagram, stating, "I am beyond, beyond grateful to everyone who rushed in to help me, get checked to donate, you are all [heroes]!"

WHEN:

US Magazine - Bijou Phillips shared her hospital selfie on Instagram on "Tuesday, July 7."

HOW:

US Magazine - The kidney transplant was part of a kidney exchange program.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 20:24 UTC)

Bijou Phillips has successfully undergone a kidney transplant, with her brother Aron Wilson serving as the donor in the exchange. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Phillips expressed her gratitude, saying, "I am beyond, beyond grateful to everyone who rushed in to help me, get checked to donate, you are all [heroes]!" She shared a hospital selfie on Instagram on "Tuesday, July 7," highlighting the support she received during this critical time.