Lou Diamond Phillips is a famous actor and director who has starred in movies such as La Bamba, Stand and Deliver, and Young Guns. He is also known for his roles in TV shows like Longmire, Prodigal Son, and Stargate Universe. But what about his family background? Does he have any siblings? Here is what we know.
Early Life and Adoption
Phillips was born on February 17, 1962, in Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines, to Lucita Umayam Arañas and Gerald Amon Upchurch, a U.S. Marine crew chief. His father was an American of Scots-Irish and Cherokee descent, while his mother was a Filipina of Chinese and Spanish ancestry. Phillips was named after the U.S. Marine Leland “Lou” Diamond, who was a friend of his father.
Unfortunately, Phillips’ father died when he was only a year old, and his mother remarried a naval officer named George Edward Phillips, who adopted him and gave him his surname. Phillips grew up in Texas and attended Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi. He later graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama.
No Biological Siblings
According to various sources, Phillips is an only child and does not have any biological brothers or sisters. He has never mentioned having any siblings in his interviews or social media posts. However, he does have a large extended family, including cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Four Children from Three Marriages
Phillips has been married three times and has four children from his second and third marriages. His first wife was Julie Cypher, a film director and producer, whom he married in 1987 and divorced in 1990. Cypher later had a relationship with singer Melissa Etheridge and gave birth to two children via artificial insemination from singer David Crosby.
Phillips’ second wife was Kelly Phillips, a model and actress, whom he married in 1994 and divorced in 2007. They have three daughters together: twins Grace and Isabella, born in 1997, and Lili, born in 1999. Phillips has shared pictures of his daughters on his Instagram account and expressed his love and pride for them.
Phillips’ third and current wife is Yvonne Boismier, a makeup artist, whom he married in 2007. They have one daughter together: Indigo, born in 2007. Phillips has also posted photos of his youngest daughter on his social media and celebrated her achievements.
A Proud Father and a Talented Actor
Phillips may not have any siblings, but he has a loving family and a successful career. He has won several awards and nominations for his acting and directing work, including a Golden Globe nomination, an Independent Spirit Award, and a Tony Award nomination. He has also been involved in various causes and charities, such as the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project, the Thoughtful House Center for Children, and the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. Phillips is a proud father and a talented actor who has made his mark in Hollywood and beyond.