Philip Andrew Taylor is now Philip Andrew White. He should be in his early twenties. He has no contact with his father. Philip married in 2009, and he is handsome! He looks like he is doing quite well, and he has a beautiful bride. Here is the link to his marriage announcement.
I thought he was adopted by the Cemerilli's (his aunt). She was played by Valerie Bertinilli. They are not listed as his parents, are you sure this is the same child?
ReplyDeleteThe White's real names weren't used in the movie this is a widely done practice. His name is Andrew in the movie and Phillip in real life. I'd think the family wanted to protect their privacy so their last names and some first names were changed.
DeleteThank you for sharing. I am so happy for this young man who endured so much from losing his mom so tragically! I am still praying for him and wish him all the best. May God continue to bless him, his wife and amazing aunt and uncle!
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ReplyDeleteYes, he was adopted by his aunt Celeste, Teresa's sister. She is listed as Celeste Benigno White on the announcement. He also emailed me and confirmed that this is him in the photo>
ReplyDeletesome names were changed for the movie as is the case in a lot of movies that are based off of true events
ReplyDeleteI am happy that he is doing so well and his wife is beautiful. I know that his mother is smiling down from heaven on this beautiful. God Bless you all.
ReplyDeleteDoes he know what happened and how his life came to what it is today,
DeleteI hope his father doesnt try and mess up this young mans life when( or if) he gets out of prison. phillip deserves to be happy without the lingering effects of his tragic childhood. god bless the whole family!
ReplyDeleteI often thought about this young man over the years as I read the book and saw the movie as well. God bless them both, I have no doubt that Celeste and Jeff raised him right. What about his sisters that were Celeste's daughter's? Anybody know.
ReplyDeleteThere were 3 girls with the last name of White among the bridesmaids; I would guess they were his sister's. Also they mentioned his brother w as a groomsmen. Sounds like a large and close family.
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