Bijou Phillips takes daughter Fianna, 10, to visit Danny Masterson in prison on rapist’s birthday

“She is far above grade level in all subjects, reading three grades above her own, and that is thanks to the guidance and attention of her father.”

Regardless of Philipps’ plea — along with character letters from other celebrities like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher — Masterson was still sentenced to serve a minimum of 30 years behind bars for raping two women in 2003.

In the wake of the judge’s decision, the actress filed for divorce from the “Ranch” actor, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

Her attorney told TMZ, “Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time. Her priority remains with her daughter.”

Despite initial reports that the former Scientologist was planning to stay with the disgraced actor, friends of the actress reportedly convinced her to sever ties with Masterson to protect Fianna.

“Recently, friends and family have told her to be a mom first and to consider divorce because it really shows her daughter that eventually people need to be held accountable for what they do, even if it is someone they love,” an insider told the Daily Mail in September.

“Bijou also is doing it to protect her assets and protect her future. She doesn’t want to lose money and land and housing over a future civil lawsuit against Danny.”

Phillips, who stood by Masterson’s side throughout the trial, was given full legal and physical custody of their daughter.

The mother-daughter duo has tried to navigate their new normal in the months since Masterson started his prison sentence. In February, Phillips told E! News that she was “doing good” despite the difficult year.

The actress noted that she and Fianna make a “great little team.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.