Mackenzie Phillips opens up about wild cocaine-fueled sitcom days with co-star
Mackenzie Phillips reflects on her time on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' and her struggles with addiction. She candidly shares memories of using drugs with co-star Valerie Bertinelli during their time on the show. Despite the challenges, Phillips emphasizes the enduring bond of their friendship and her journey towards sobriety.
- ▪Mackenzie Phillips starred as Julie Cooper on 'One Day at a Time' alongside Valerie Bertinelli.
- ▪Phillips revealed that she and Bertinelli would use drugs during lunch breaks while filming.
- ▪Their friendship has lasted beyond the show, with Phillips acknowledging the impact of her addiction on their relationship.
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Celebrity News Mackenzie Phillips opens up about wild cocaine-fueled sitcom days with co-star By Danielle Minnetian, Fox News Published June 1, 2026, 3:07 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Originally Published by: United flight from Chicago makes emergency landing after passenger's 'multiple attempts' Lava gushes from Mount Kīlauea in Hawaii before the 48th eruption episode Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy says drinking 'derailed my career entirely' Mackenzie Phillips is looking back on her “One Day at a Time” years with honesty, humor and a clearer understanding of what was happening behind the scenes.
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