Danny Masterson agrees to give estranged wife Bijou Phillips full custody of their daughter

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Photo / AP

Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault.

Danny Masterson has agreed to give his estranged wife Bijou Phillips both legal and physical custody of their daughter after he was served with a 30-year prison sentence, reports Daily Mail.

The former That 70s Show star, 47, who was sentenced last month for raping two women, has asked for visitation with his only child, Fianna, 9, which will be organised under prison supervision if it is approved, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.

The disgraced actor has listed the former couple’s date of separation as September 15 - only one week after Masterson was sentenced to serve 30 years to life for the 2003 attacks.

Phillips faithfully stayed by her husband’s side throughout the court proceedings but filed for divorce on September 18.

Masterson had two trials. His first, which was six months earlier, ended in a mistrial after the jury were hopelessly deadlocked on all three rape charges.

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He was released on a US$3.3 million ($5.7m) bail throughout both, but that freedom came to a halt after his double conviction on May 31.

The star is being kept behind bars in the notorious Men’s Central Jail in downtown LA.

Phillips, who publicly supported her husband of 12 years throughout his legal battle, was comforted by her brother-in-law Jordan Masterson after her husband was sentenced.

Her attorney, Peter A Lauzon, revealed that the trial had been “unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family”.

“Ms Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time,” Lauzon said in a statement, reports TMZ.

Actor Danny Masterson (left) stands with his attorney, Thomas Mesereau, as he is arraigned on rape charges. Photo / AP

“Her priority remains with her daughter. This period has been unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family.

“Mr Masterson was always present for Ms Phillips during her most difficult times of her life.

“Ms Phillips acknowledges that Mr Masterson is a wonderful father to their daughter.”