Busy Philipps reveals brain tumor diagnosis after two surgeries

Actress Busy Philipps has revealed she underwent two brain surgeries after a rare malignant tumor was discovered in her frontal lobe earlier this year. The 47-year-old star, known for roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Freaks and Geeks," shared her story in an interview with People magazine, describing the past six months as the "weirdest" of her life and expressing gratitude for being alive. The diagnosis came after Philipps decided to undergo a Prenuvo full-body MRI scan on February 12, 2026, despite her primary care doctor telling her she was young and healthy and did not need one.