Dawson’s Creek fame Busy Philipps has recently opened up about a tough phase of her life. Beyond her life as a Hollywood actress, the 47-year-old has been battling health issues. She shared that she secretly underwent two brain surgeries in early 2026 to remove a rare, malignant brain tumor. Notably, Philips’ ex-husband, Marc Silverstein, played an important role in the early detection of her ailment. It made her fans revisit their relationship and their split.
Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein went to therapy before their split
Busy Philipps’ candid revelation about her medical condition sparked fan interest in her life beyond the silver screen, particularly her separation from ex-husband Marc Silverstein. Marc revealed in 2022 that he split from Philipps a year ago. However, the duo tried their level best to save their 15-year marriage before ultimately deciding to end things. On Jennie Garth’s I Choose Me podcast, Philipps opened up about their split.
The actress shared that her relationship with her ex “had an evolution” as they took therapy together, intending to save their marriage. Although their purpose wasn’t fulfilled, she was glad the therapy helped them strengthen their bond and understand each other better. The sessions made the parents of two realize what their life could have been like if they didn’t split. Her exact words were:
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