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The last surviving member of the iconic 1960s folk rock band The Mamas and The Papas, Michelle Phillips, made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles this week.
The iconic singer, who turned 82 on Thursday, was seen celebrating her birthday with a glass of red wine at the Italian restaurant Pastina Trattoria.
Phillips wore a chic blue and white top paired with white jeans and black loafers. She was pictured chatting on her phone while enjoying her birthday lunch outing.
The star left the restaurant with two bags of takeout before driving off her in classic Mercedes.
She also made time for a quick catch-up with her inner circle, sharing warm hugs with two close friends after seemingly bringing them a bite to eat from the restaurant.
Elsewhere during her outing she put her kind heart on full display as she stopped to hand a homeless man some cash while exiting a Walgreen's pharmacy.
The last surviving member of the iconic 1960s folk rock band The Mamas and The Papas, Michelle Phillips, made a rare appearance in Los Angeles this week
The iconic singer, who turned 82 on Thursday, was seen celebrating her birthday with a glass of red wine at the Italian restaurant Pastina Trattoria
Phillips pictured in a throwback photo circa 1970
Formed in 1965 by her and her husband John Phillips, the Mamas and the Papas is famed for its timeless hits, including its most famous track that had fans dreaming about California.
The singer herself became a cultural icon in her own right as a pioneer for female vocalists in the male-dominated rock scene of the 60s which saw her endure the pressures and chaos of the rock-and-roll lifestyle.
She is now the last surviving member of the group after the death of the band's other female member Cass Elliot in 1974, followed by her ex-husband in 2001, and vocalist Denny Doherty in 2007.
These days the legendary singer lives a much more lowkey lifestyle compared to that in her heyday, which saw her indulge in the excesses of the 60s and 70s music scene.
She was married to the Mamas & the Papas' founder and lead songwriter John for seven years, until their divorce in 1993.
The couple had one child together, singer Chynna Phillips, now 56.
Their marriage was marred by infidelity, drug abuse, and the pressures of fame, which played out publicly during the band's career.
John, who died in 2001 at the age of 65, infamously had an affair with Elliot, the band's other female vocalist, which created tensions within the group.
She was pictured chatting on her phone while enjoying her birthday lunch outing
Phillips wore a chic blue and white top paired with white jeans and black loafers
The star left the restaurant with two bags of takeout before driving off her in classic Mercedes
She had a pair of sunglasses perched atop her head
Elsewhere during her outing she put her kind heart on full display as she stopped to hand a homeless man some cash
She made the kind gesture while exiting a Walgreen's pharmacy
The birthday girl made sure to think of others on her special day
She also made time for a quick catch-up with her inner circle, sharing warm hugs with two close friends after seemingly bringing them a bite to eat from the restaurant
From having lunch to catching up with loved ones, she kept herself busy on the special day
Phillips (second from right) is the only living member of the Mamas & the Papas, consisting of late ex-husband John Phillips (left) Cass Elliot, and Denny Doherty
The group, famed for its iconic track California Dreamin', achieved mainstream success in its first year but became marred by scandalous affairs among members, drug abuse, and the pressures of fame
Phillips (far right) was seen attending a ceremony for late bandmate Elliot's posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with (from left to right) daughter Chynna Phillips, stepdaughter Bijou Phillips, Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell, and stepdaughter Mackenzie Phillips in 2022
Phillips herself had an affair with bandmate Doherty, along with Roman Polanski at the time the director was expecting a child with Sharon Tate.
The band, which shot to stardom with hits 'California Dreamin',' 'Monday, Monday,' and 'Dedicated to the One I Love,' split in 1968 just three years after achieving mainstream success.
The group briefly reunited in 1971 to release a new album before disbanding again shortly after.
At the height of her fame Phillips had a whirlwind marriage to actor Dennis Hopper that lasted just eight days, as well as high-profile romances with Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty.
She divorced her third husband, radio producer John Burch, in 1979 after one year.
Michelle is stepmother to actress Mackenzie Phillips, 66, and model Bijou Phillips, 46, through her late ex-husband's other relationships.
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