Michelle Phillips, born Holly Michelle Gilliam on June 4, 1944, was the youngest member of the iconic folk-rock group The Mamas & the Papas, which rose to fame in the mid-1960s. Known for her striking beauty, ethereal stage presence, and pure soprano voice, Michelle became a key figure in the 1960s counterculture movement.
A native of Long Beach, California, she spent her early life in Los Angeles and Mexico City, raised by her widowed father. While working as a model in San Francisco, she met and married John Phillips in 1962 and went on to co-found the Mamas & the Papas in 1965. The band rose to fame with their popular singles “California Dreamin’” and “Creeque Alley,” both of which she co-wrote. They released five studio albums before their dissolution in 1970. Michelle Phillips is the last surviving original member of the band.
With her long blonde hair, natural makeup, and bohemian fashion, Michelle became a fashion icon of the era. She often wore flowing dresses, bell-bottoms, and fringe—quintessential 1960s looks that inspired fans and designers alike.
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