Phillips Fires Back at Critics

[@thinktasha8299]

First of all, why would someone lie about sleeping with their father for a decade??? That is the sickest lie EVER. I believe MacKenzie's story 100% and I'm glad that she is helping other victims like herself.

[@obbzerver]

Speaking hypothetically people do all kinds of things for screwed-up reasons. Hopefully she's being honest.

[@vfam1l1]

Maggie Rodriguez is a HORRIBLE interviewer. How can she patronize and insult someone who is being so open and courageous??

[@marcofalzone6469]

These "interviewer/anchors" are many times, network corporate gatekeepers. The truth doesn't often benefit them

[@raycharleson4167]

She is fake news and will never be anything but that. 😡🤬

[@Luna_and_Miles]

And she kept rudely interrupting Mackenzie too.

[@EnzFab73]

And this is why victims do not come forward. The interviewer here was shameful. This was hard to watch but I do think Mackenzie handled it well.

[@trishbaum6364]

No the interviewer didn't. The interviewer asked her questions the family and everyone was asking. She put this out there

[@innag6888]

the interviewer was absolutely brutal. She asked questions in a rude way. She didn't let Mackenzie explain, cutting her off all the time.

[@lizhagar3434]

I believe everything Mackenzie says

[@markdatter6053]

If people can't see that Papa John was a creep, they aren't looking close enough. Sure, he did a lot of good things with his music and promotion. So have a lot of creeps. It's their ability to charm and bs everyone into believing their 'front' that takes them places. They can hide a secret life easily because they know how to play people. I was in a relationship with a woman who was subjected to incest by her father during her childhood. He was a teacher, and a real charmer to some people. Not me. I thought he was a loathsome POS from the first meeting. I saw through his facade and he felt threatened by me because he knew that I knew he was hiding something. He was very abusive towards his wife, mentally and physically, who ended up being diagnosed as schizophrenic because of the trauma she had been put through. None of their friends believed that he was a monster. They thought it was his wife being crazy, and that his daughters were lying. Ridiculous what imbeciles people can be when the obvious is glaring at them.

[@RaeZoladawn777]

wow what a life that s incredible

[@scootergreen3]

I agree with you. I don't understand why some people don't want to see the truth.

[@i.1213]

Agreed 100%

[@scootergreen3]

Yes, thank you rubber.

[@sosad9381]

@@79tazman your an idiot! obviously you've led a very sheltered life are you are at creepy abuser!

[@maddyk94]

this interviewer was patronising and disgusted me.

[@bellagrace9812]

Her father was not a good man, but a monster who left his daughter with permanent scars on her heart and emotional trauma that never goes away. God bless you Mackenzie, I hope your remaining years will bring you more peace and fulfillment.

[@nathanmcclellan8078]

Attention people, this is what abuse looks like. It's all smiles and family-friendly. Until the one who got the short stick can't take it anymore and finally has to get something off their chest. The family sees THEM as the weak one for not carrying that burden any longer for the sake of the family when, in reality, they've been carrying the heaviest load of all and just can't do enough drugs or run far enough away or deny it well enough to stay in the game. This is not about notoriety or selling books for this woman. It's about coming clean and being able to part ways with a past that had its hooks in her.

[@mesozoicperiodvlogs8323]

Good for you Mackenzie you are an incredibly brave woman

[@deb310red]

Incest is much more common than people think, and unfortunately, the victim is usually blamed.

[@fglantern]

Agreed, and in the cloistered & strange world of entertainment it's also easier to indulge perversities & excesses w/o much accountability. By the time she was old enough to rebel against John or question their lives, she was already in too deep - then took more drugs to blot out the pain & confusion. Really sad.

[@filmic1]

I believe McKenzie. The victim is always, always always re-victimized. Finding voice, looking for solace and comfort by the victim takes a ton of courage because you are on your own till you can find a solid support group. By then your life is changed and you are on a new path. The rest of the world will never seem or be the same. My abuser is still on the loose, living a comfortable charmed life. I got no closure, just denial, deflection, even by politicians, police and even a victim advocacy group. The police didn't even want to know what my abuser looked like (I was 12 and he was a male pedophile at last ten years older than me. The sexual abuse happened frequently). It must be even worse for McKenzie cause she has to live in the limelight.

[@ItsNotRealLife]

deb310red No the victim is never, ever, ever blamed - ever! You're just saying this nonsense because you are virtue signalling. I can prove what you are saying is untrue, because I had the same discussion with another virtue signaller on another thread. I say to you, and other people who agree with you, prove it. I can prove it's NOT true can you prove it is?

[@bobhunley83]

I agree. McKenzie shows lots of class. Lots of Courage. I'm floored.

[@romb4649]

@@ItsNotRealLife Go away you filth! Got blamed for committing such a heinous F'd UP CRIME & got pissed off when 'nobody' blamed 'your victim' .. hey!?? Why else would you get so revved up over this!?? Why should (as you even said) a *VICTIM get blamed for being VICTOMISED!!-??🙇😒 & You CAN'T PROVE *EVERY INDIVIDUAL CASE!! What are you on!??

[@Meggs23]

Horrible interviewer. So much love to Mackenzie for speaking out.

[@schewitt1977]

She's asking the hard questions, it's not a squeaky clean think to speak about.

[@gonegirl2433]

Yes this interviewer has zero compassion or brains omg she’s so awful to Mackenzie

[@rebekatalebi8046]

She’s just speaking on questions public might ask. It’s not personal.

[@tenbroeck1958]

@@schewitt1977 Maggie Rodriguez was not just "asking the tough questions". It was mean-spirited, This is why so many people DON'T come forward.

[@cynthiapereira8403]

@@rebekatalebi8046these are dumb questions.

[@N145PM]

I just read, no -devoured- the book and i completely believe Mac. I am a recovering Meth addict (clean 6 yrs now) and SO much of her story i can relate to. Drugs strangle you, alter you and make you someone you are not. I am living proof of the fact that when you are under the power of the drugs, you are completely slave to the chemical. No one who hasn't been through it could possibly understand. Bravo, Mackenzie (i mean Laura) ... i understand.

[@innag6888]

wow, what a brutal interview. Kudos to Mackenzie for getting through it.

[@rebekatalebi8046]

You have to be so incredibly mentally & emotionally strong to survive something like this. It’s also amazing that she is helping others heal.

[@superjtrdr]

She should have put Maggie Rodriguez in her place and walked out the interview. That was an unfair interview.

[@maryclaremayo6157]

Interviewers/journalists will often play "devil's advocate" and ask the tough questions that those who are skeptics or critics would ask. It actually often makes the interviewee - in this case Mackenzie - look MORE credible because she is able to field those hard questions. It seems brutal and unfair, but in my experience, I have seen that it does lend more credence to the victim/interviewee. If the journalist DOESN'T ask those questions, they're accused of being biased and too soft on the victim.

[@EverTheTwain]

The interviewer seemed a bit haughty

[@HopefulInterventions]

I thought so too. That “long time drug addict” comment were nerve wrecking.

[@schewitt1977]

@@maryclaremayo6157 exactly

[@Ferney1c]

Just because you don't reveal something that happened right away does not mean it isn't true! If I were her, I would be ashamed, embrassed, conflicted, afraid and probably several other emotions that I didn't know I would feel. Sometimes people keep things hidden to save THEMSELVES. To not believe her just because she didn't talk about it earlier is criminal and insensitive. What's really going on is that people don't WANT to believe that her father abused her.

[@itsmesia2469]

True....

[@nothingontv6818]

so honest, she's not lying.

[@whoswhoo]

She's an intelligent honest brave woman who amazingly survived all that she went through .I admire her hugely .

[@tberrardy]

She is telling the truth.

[@bitaedvard829]

she's honest and no one wants to lie about this stuff.....

[@wildbill5670]

I love this women. She is so real and she stands up for herself no matter what they say.

[@patriciarichmond607]

I just needed to say im proud of you .im thinking your testamony will help my daughter.She had a very similar experience.your light will bring healing.Thank you so much

[@GoodWillPrevail]

Mackenzie constantly has to defend herself. Where is the support? These interviews are pathetic. She should be commended for coming out with this abuse.

[@bobblueford]

At least she can defend herself...John can't!

[@Maudian]

@@bobbluefordWell he shouldn’t. There aren’t words for what a disgusting, piece of shit rapist that man was.

[@Ron-kf6yg]

The interviewer did a good job. She has to be skeptical and unbiased. What if your kid made that accusation against you? Would you want that interviewer or somebody on national tv Togo right along with their story.

[@brianhoffmann7726]

I hope it does some good! I hate to see Mackenzie ripped by the interviewer! The interview is not a judge!

[@maryclaremayo6157]

I posted this above: Interviewers/journalists will often play "devil's advocate" and ask the tough questions that those who are skeptics or critics would ask. It actually often makes the interviewee - in this case Mackenzie - look MORE credible because she is able to field those hard questions. It seems brutal and unfair, but in my experience, I have seen that it does lend more credence to the victim/interviewee. If the journalist DOESN'T ask those questions, they're accused of being biased and too soft on the victim.

[@flowerheimer]

Wow! You gotta love her! She is so brave! I love how she just says it like it is!

[@maddyk94]

actually danny doherty, another male member of the mamas and papas told his daughter about the abuse and she confirmed it.

[@jag5798]

If you haven’t heard her book on audio, to which she narrated - it is one of the best books I have ever heard. So real.

[@marthaindiana]

Right on Mack you were thinking of your son. That’s what a mother does. You are amazing much love 💗

[@novastariha8043]

POWERFUL! Such POWER in her releasing the shame And fighting with grace and strength the haters.

[@tnijoo5109]

I feel really sorry for Bijou Phillips. It sounds like she had a really hard time accepting this about her father, as anyone would. But then to find out you married another rapist. It’s insane.

[@Featherfunflower]

this interviewer was awful.... labelling and shaming..

[@natalielawrence8809]

I have so endless respect for Mackenzie 🙏

[@brittneyallen3947]

Loved her book. Best memoir i have ever read. It shocked me ALOT

[@nicoleparry5103]

Good girl, i hope she always stands her ground and always stays true to herself moving forward ❤️

[@Ethericrose]

I think shes great. I love her courage. Interviewer needs to learn tact!

[@mellimel1174]

I see this was before “ Me Too”. Interviewer was very nasty.

[@amyv8181]

Love you Mackenzie! Always been a fan and you are a strong woman who had quite a life and you are a survivor! God bless you always!

[@stupaul3233]

I am so happy that Mackenzie has been resilient! She’s a great actress and in this video, she is a very attractive and pretty woman!

[@dennyoliver2618]

It takes 2 , he did not force himself on her . She engaged OBVIOUSLY

[@alexaflores6316]

true strength Love Mackenzie

[@cimarronhopper4605]

Alexa Flores in my opinion jhon was frustrates because his career solo was nothing like the mamas and the papas and he was mad at himself that is still no reason to do that to your own daughter

[@dianapeterson3404]

I HATE it when they say an addict makes shit up! We are addicts BECAUSE of what happened.

[@getyourkicks]

Because she's a human being .. Tuan ... confession is good for the soul and she might be able to help somebody else ..

[@Lula22-h2q]

What a mess! Why is it that the victim has to convince people over and over again?? It is unfair!

[@altongrimes]

Deeply disturbing and reprehensible behavior from the father.

[@GeeB1]

MacKenzie Phillips is an intelligent/educated woman....the interveiwer doesn't sound all that smart.

[@queensigal]

Thank god in 2019 no interviewer would speak like that to a victim.

[@patriciarichmond607]

Im very sick of them condemning you for your addiction.You are so awesome.I got clean too.my daughter did too.

[@marishanameyer6132]

I have my doubts about people who write tell all books and deal with their issues in the public Limelight. People who want to heal do not go to celebrity rehab.

[@tesskaiser2190]

I hate the way people doubt this woman because she was on drugs. Her family makes me sick.

[@rosu5726]

She needs a tv show: one life at a time. She's great

[@2lemonades]

I love you Mac. I Hope you get the healing you need to carry on. You father, came from a very disturbing era. Mk ultra, something that played are vivid roll in all this has victimized many you girls in the early 60 up until now. He was affiliated with militarism, people like John Todd and many others that were aware of this type of abuse. Stay strong Mac

[@lngwstx]

Yes. And that relationship was incestuous. And if you think that it didn't do a great deal of damage to her mentally, you're mistaken. And secondly, it doesn't matter that she was technically an adult -- she was a teenager, and one whose emotional maturity was stunted by drug use, which was encouraged by her father. That's called grooming. Look it up.

[@wildbill5670]

I for one have always believed her.

[@waynethurman2144]

Whether MacKenzie was telling the truth or not, the interviewer was pathetic!

[@MolokoMinus]

I see comments ridiculing the interviewer, I just want to give alternative perspective and defend her a bit. She’s essentially playing devils advocate. These are all scenarios and questions the average person will have and based on Mac’s responses to them, I believe her. I had no problem with how the interviewer conducted the questions, she was just doing her job.

[@Mikey77B]

I wish her well.

[@tuanvu5903]

Why did she wait until her book to reveal this to the public?

[@blueberrycobbler]

She answers why in the video.

[@79tazman]

To sell more books

[@teeckard]

I really like McKenzie Phillips, because she isn't afraid to speak out about how far she was willing to go to prove her love for her father.

[@mezzouomo9503]

The incest is the most terrible thing in the world.This woman is brave.

[@frankdatank5753]

very strong women it takes alot of courage to do what she has done and this is very common people dont talk about it because of the shame one of my exes had this happen to her years ago

[@tigertbalm]

The saddest thing of all is if you read her book, she was at times as bad a parent as her father was, doing coke while she was pregnant,and during her son's childhood.

[@dafccmoran]

This is for the interviewer: are you going to be skeptical at Makenzies dad for introducing her to drugs at age 13 as well? That's when this girl's life took a turn for the worst. Start from the beginning lady ...

[@brittaolson6550]

People Who have been arrested and worked out some kind a deal have to be clean. I can see where she's laughing. I'm on paper and when people are skeptical that I'm clean I don't know what they're smoking because I'd be behind bars so fast if I wasn't.

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

Does anyone know what Owen Elliot's comment was?

[@doctypepublic]

"Mackenzie is my best friend and I know that she would never make up a story like this. I don’t know anyone who would make up a story like this. I absolutely back her up 100 percent."

[@melissawright1979]

You can see clearly that the Interviewer doesn't believe Mackenzie. And why do all interviewers ask her CONSTANTLY about her drug use?! It's like they are blaming everything on that! Pisses me off x

[@beelarehman5992]

Demonise the victim. Good one 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@teeckard]

"Incest 'survivor'?" What is she talking about? She had a fully consensual, decade-long affair in her adult life.

[@HumanimalChannel]

The grooming goes on for years beforehand though. It's complicated. I believe her 100%

[@beverleyjouannet5102]

I believe her poor woman what a creep.......

[@SP-up2xb]

Hollywood and Washington D.C. they don't like it when one of their own tells people what goes on behind the scenes.

[@marvymarier8988]

Malicious gossip . Her father can't defend himself. Looking for relevance ? Trying to sell a book ?

[@sandravalani359]

Mckenzie needs time to Heal!!! I have never met a perfect person on this planet!!! Everyone has issues that they are dealing with!!! God judges us for all our good points and bad points!!! Only God...who created us...really knows 100 percent of the time what people are feeling!!!

[@Ethericrose]

God goes not judge, humans do! God does not punish, humans do! There are no rights, no wrongs, only experiences in which to learn from!

[@kristielozo5444]

I just finished her book High on arrival-It was so good--read it in 5 days! She has come a long way!!

[@79tazman]

saying something like that just as she brings out her book will make sure she sells lot's of her books it's just too bad John ain't alive to defend himself it's hard to believe when it's from only one side and they have a book coming out makes me go humm??

[@drinkallthesunshine]

79tazman She didn't just bring it up to sell a book... It was somewhat documented right after her arrest when she was in "celebrity rehab with dr drew" She had already been working on her memoir for a couple years, but it wasn't until after her experience on celebrity rehab, that she actually vocalized the incest and incorporated it into her novel. Her other sister Chynna Phillips has said in interviews that she had known about it since the 90s, it was always slept under the rug... Do your research before doubting someone, because coming forward with something like this isn't exactly worth selling a book... and Mackenzie Phillips is the least likely person to sell herself for money or fame.

[@anitakirby2964]

Love you girl..you got this...be strong as always... Prayers for you. One day at a time.... My dad sucked as well.. but..now at 60 o had to forgive...

[@Jen-s9g]

The interviewer is EXACTLY why survivors dont come forward. It took a lot to be this transparent...I hope she continues to heal

[@jimrebr]

I 100% believe Mackenzie, it happened to me and three of my younger sisters, I was molested repeatedly by my maternal grandfather, a family friend & my own father tried to rape me at 13, after months of touching me inappropriately in front of my mom, to make her jealous, because she was finally going to divorce him… I feel like I will never truly heal. It’s so sad😢

[@julie4n4lLvr]

It’s easier to play happy families if you are still in contact with your family. What a terrible interviewer. It is terrible to say things out loud about your family. It is embarrassing. I know. I have only told my sister in law about my adoptive mother abusing me. I would never tell my adoptive brothers. (Her sons) They are loving brothers to Me and have very different memories of her. They also don’t know I’m alcoholic and struggle so much with my life. I choose to hide that part from them. Its is complicated but that interviewer had no right to attack her.

[@bg4726]

This interviewer is so insensitive. Let her tell her story! Mackenzie Phillips is an extremely strong, intelligent woman. Trauma lives within the body, why do you think she was so dependent on drugs? Good for her for speaking her truth and finding recovery in such a cruel world that has continuously beat her down. Imagine how hard this is for her to speak about and to live through again. She was completely let down by her father growing up, but still managed to pick herself up and get sober while the whole world watched. Getting sober and dealing with trauma is one of the hardest things a person can overcome, but to have to do that in Hollywood while the public watches and tries to make a spectacle of it, makes her one of the bravest women I can think of. Her downfall was captivated by the public eye and used to sell tabloids. Just imagine trying so hard to get sober and having your name dragged through the mud and your picture on the cover of magazines telling the world you were fired from your job. Just imagine the pain that must’ve caused her, and yet she persisted and got clean. She has helped so many survivors and addicts along the way. Good for her! I commend her for all she has done to help this world! She is the best!

[@MypronounIsKing]

Its horrible the way the MSM looks and talks to people who are recovering that shits a disgrace tbh you see how hard shes made a 180 turn hop off her fucking case man racks my brain to see this chick get talked down to almost by this reporter whos probably not had a tradgedy in her life and couldnt understand a drop of what phillips has been through

[@laichi16]

Why are many people defending John Philips? Why? Because he was such a "family man" back in the 80s? Do we not want to let go of that "image?"

[@stephaniejames4940]

Folks know that it goes on in the world, but when it comes to celebrities they act like because he's a great artist that couldn't be possible. Which is ridiculous to me. I think people believe that some with money and status could never do such a thing. They refuse to believe that people who have some kind of status whether it be a doctor, lawyer, politician, or entertainer, and forget they're no different then the rest. If you're sick in the head, no amount of money or status will change that.

[@teeckard]

Daddy-daughter love? Don't be hating; be celebrating.

[@trishbaum6364]

I don't know if it's true or not I'm not her judge and jury, nor her dads. But it's funny listening because things don't make sense. She said on another interview that the first time it happened she was already doing drugs and an addict. In this interview she saying she became an addict because of this abuse. Michelle Phillips said she does not believe her. So has her other step mom. I think Mackenzie craves attention of any kind. She reminds me of my sister. Michelle thought it was ironic she came out with this when Chynna was doing her thing to over shadow Chynna. I know through my own experience how disgusted I felt about certain things. I know how people with borderline personalities act because my sister has that and Mackenzie reminds me of that. Why bring it up after her dad's death. If it did happen I will say I feel like Mackenzie wanted it to happen. I always got a strange vibe from her that she wanted to be her dad's number one above his wife. It's sad if it happend and horrible if it didn't.

[@Mikey77B]

Well, CBS DOES stand for "Constantly Broadcasting S#!t"; which is, probably, why Maggie got hired there. VERY WELL SAID, Mackenzie! I'm SO GLAD you're doing better and was VERY HAPPY that I got to meet you at Chiller Theater a few years ago. Best wishes to you.

[@nancystevens7447]

Mac is a hero of mine,keep on doing the good work! God bless……

[@Jordonxx]

I always believed her story. Especially after reading her book, hearing Chynnas comments and seeing interviews. After seeing this not so much. She backtracked to protect Bijou when she broke down but Bijou said it was years later. She said she wants people to know where her drug addiction come from after saying in her book she was put her face the first time it happened. She really contradicted herself in this interview. Sad if it is true she lied but at least she helped other people who are genuine come forward

[@terezaseraphim8753]

Gostaria de saber a tradução dessa entrevista obrigado

[@kevinshaughnessy2528]

She can't be blamed for what her sick drug addict father did. She came be blame for eventually accepting it as a normal relationship she can be blamed for being a drug addict drug addicts are liars she can be blamed for using her pathetic life to promote a book that's sad

[@cynthiapereira8403]

This interviewer, really…treating her with suspicion bringing up her former drug use “how long have you been clean”, just riddling her with bullets. And Mackenzie swatting them all away with grace and honesty. She shines over that interviewer who makes herself look like what’s wrong with people today who defend perpetrators of rape everywhere.

[@gregorym8340]

Ouch.

[@Aloysius10]

Does anyone in your family use youtube? if yes, then this just helped you come out.

[@teeckard]

Don't hate! Participate!

[@christinaw2518]

❤️❤️❤️ to Mack and this interview is terrible!

[@SWDetboy]

God Bless Her..

[@Dbusdriver71]

@spacestate I like that slogan, obviously from that time period. 'Some people really are just better off stoned and left alone.' As to others that really liked the Mama's and the Papa's I would say that whole band was wacked. I really loved the Byrds but still think the band, particularly Crosby was out of control.

[@Wweactionfigures45]

And EVEN if she isn't clean ??? Wtf what makes that any difference if she is telling the truth or not. This interview is a judgemental piece of shit. You could tell right away she looked down on Mackenzie and right away didn't believe her. Sadly, this is why so many victims don't like to speak out. Yes, she would be made out to look like a victim SHE IS A VICTIM of abuse !

[@teeckard]

She seems fine. She loved daddy and he loved his little girl. There's nothing wrong with that. Don't be a hater.

[@luisreynozo7648]

I hate how this journalist is so judgemental agains mackenzie .she deserve to be believe why would she put her self in this situetion she is telling the truth.

[@jbell7232]

I’m looking at this 12 yrs later and the news media is still pathetic.

[@jeffkoons001]

this interviewer is revolting.

[@clvc216]

That interviewer was gross