As a result of Katherine's scheme to hold onto her husband, Jill ended up marrying Stuart instead. After seducing him, she faked a pregnancy and they planned to marry. In 1979, Joseph Thomas was a drifter who was used by Jill to torment Nikki Newman and her sister, Casey Reed, as he resembled their dead father Nick Reed. Jill wanted another child, but John felt he was too old. Hapless Jill, no more than shared her elation at the prospect with Jack Abbott, than Victor let her know that she was just a fling and he had no real intentions where she was concerned. Phillip turned to drinking. Jill In 2008, Katherine retires as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. To confuse us, the show has thrown out this budding friendship as if it never happened. Walton, Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Young And The Restless Jabot's owner, John Abbott, was impressed by Jill's abilities, and quickly promoted her to head of merchandising. Kevin Fisher, Chloe Mitchell and Daniel Romalotti arrived and Chloe offered her support to Jill. Goodness knows she's been through the ringer [sic].

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. "[18] Walton noted that Jill was finally happy to have a blood relative through Neil's other daughter, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). After years of feuding, Jill and Katherine form a bond and Kay becomes a mother figure to Jill, and a grandmother to Jill's sons. They were forced to break up Billy and Mackenzie from marrying, because them being mother and daughter meant that Mac and Billy are cousins. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. Jill also learned of Colin's plot to kidnap Charlie and Matilda Ashby. [3] While Jill, still portrayed by Dickson, was in a middle of a custody battle for her son, John Goudas of The Miami News said: "Jill is hot again this winter. [3] Goudas praised Dickson, noting that, "Y&R flourishes when her character takes center stage. It used to be, This month I like her this month I hate her. Now, it's more from moment to moment. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. Katherine left Jill a music box, and some clues. A horrified Jill and John Abbott tried to stop the wedding but they were too late. Jill Foster Abbott WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . Lauren's constant rejection of Jill's attempts to forge a sisterly relationship between them hurt Jill deeply because she really wanted to get to know Lauren, be a part of her life and her family's life. Lauren refused to believe it and insisted on a DNA test which confirmed that they were indeed sisters. Allison Waldman of AOL TV wrote: "Is he sincere, or is Colin just using Jill to get to Cane? Jill expected Katherine to have left everything to her in her will, but she only ends up with the Chancellor Estate, for which she can't afford the upkeep, and a mysterious music box. After years of feuding, Jill and Katherine form a bond and Kay becomes a mother figure to Jill, and a grandmother to Jill's sons. Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. Since Katherine had invalidated Jill's marriage, she was left penniless with a newborn infant. ", "Y&R Day Ahead Recap: Jill struggles to accept a life-changing diagnosis", "Y&R's Jess Walton on Jill and Kay's Rivalry: "I Was The Stupid Coyote That Got an Anvil Dropped on His Head", "Campy Young and Restless Flashback: Nina vs. Cricket, Jill vs. Kay", "Young and Restless Head Writer Josh Griffith "Adores" Jess Walton and Jill Abbott! When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. When it comes to Lily and Daniel , traipsing around Genoa City like two sad sacks is doing exactly nothing for their appeal as a couple. After a final pair of DNA tests between Katherine and her son Brock Reynolds were a match, not even Jill could deny the truth any longer. Now I just roll with the punches. That's why she is in such pain and why she is drinking. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Jill Abbott Jill was briefly reunited with the man she believed was her birth father, Judge Arthur Hendricks, but he soon left town after suspicions about his past planted too many seeds of distrust. This time, a key was found hidden in a secret compartment. She'll survive this one and, hopefully, maybe this time she'll learn something from it." Jill even insulted Larry, causing him to show up at a Jabot board meeting and expose the affair. Brenda Dickson David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. I'm having too much fun with her. Katherine allowed ex-con Larry Warton (Shark Fralick) to move in for housework, and Jill had an affair with him but kept it secret because of his social class. The feud got even worse when Jill filed a lawsuit asking for a portion of the Fenmore estate. Brenda Dickson Billy made sure Colin wasn't just after Jill's money and informs Colin and Jill what he thought about the wedding--he was against it. WebMary Jesse Walton is an American actress, best known for her role as Kelly Harper in CBS soap opera Capitol and as Jill Abbott on the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. Per Soaps In Depth , Ashley Abbott has known for years that her mother, Dina, had an affair with Brent Davis that resulted in her birth, but she never let John know and always thought of her as a father. Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. [41] Young knew that the soap opera had to be "very responsible", stating: "We did not want to sensationalize this. Jill refused to believe this at first, DNA testing of the corpse in Phillip III's grave confirms that he was not Jill's biological son. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. [16] After her return, Walton announced in an interview with Soap Opera Digest that she had voluntarily dropped to recurring status to allow for more time with her family. Jill divorced John in 1986 and gets 20% of Jabot in their settlement, and a seat on the board of directors after threatening to sell her story turning it into a novel or film. In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. She is funny and sharp and I love her. After years of feuding, Jill and Katherine form a bond and Kay becomes a mother figure to Jill, and a grandmother to Jill's sons. He quickly developed a relationship with the much older Jill. John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. '"[12] In February 2012, Walton signed a new contract with the soap opera, which would continue her portrayal of the role for an unspecified amount of time. After Phillip was killed when a drunk Katherine drove their vehicle right over a cliff, Jill found herself pregnant and gave birth to his son, who she also named Phillip. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. In a court battling for her son she never gave a darn about, quixotic Jill Foster Abbott gives The Young and the Restless a few heady jolts." She bitterly rejected Katherine's overtures of affection and the ensuing argument reignited the feud between the women in full force. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. The plane crashed due to the storm, leaving everyone injured and disoriented. Jill tries for months to figure out the meaning of the music box and finally decides to sell it online, only to have Esther (Kate Linder) buy it back for her as she believes it truly means something. "[29], After years of not having a relationship, Jill has a brief romance with district attorney William Bardwell (Ted Shackelford) in 2007, which ends when Gloria Abbott (Judith Chapman) schemes to have him for herself. Jill evicted Katherine who then found a legal loophole which resulted in Katherine and Jill being forced to live at the Estate together. [7] Dickson returned on June 22, 1987 and ultimately made her final appearance as Jill on June 24, 1987. The Young and the Restless Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Colin gives him a map he found for Devon to use. [6][57] Dickson won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1988 for Outstanding Villainess for the role,[58] and Walton won one for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1994.[6][59]. Katherine found a legal loophole, allowing her to stay on the estate. Katherine found out and, using what control over the company she still had, fired Jill. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. Jess Walton "[40] Borden also noted that Jill always wanted a sense of belonging, which prompted her to legally change her name to Jill Fenmore. He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. She leaves Nikki and Jill in charge of her funeral arrangements, and during this time Jill begins trying to figure out cryptic messages left by Katherine in a personal letter to her. Jill's plan backfired, though, because Katherine Chancellor and Rex eventually fell in love for real. [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. Abbott She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse's nor Katherine's (whom Jill believed to be Marge). Due to the Abbott family and Jeff and Gloria Bardwell, Chancellor lost control of Jabot, resulting in the firings of Jill and Cane. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. He did and, minutes after she arrived, Jill also arrived and was obviously shocked to see her. When she debuted, Jill was an 18-year-old manicurist working to support her struggling family. [28] Walton has said that she wants to see Jill's business side incorporate into the storyline more, stating: "That's what Jill has always done, and she does it well. Almost a year after Katherine's death, Jill finds her most expensive jewelry to have been hidden in a chandelier at the Chancellor Estate. Originally portrayed by Brenda Dickson, when Dickson departed in 1980, the role was first recast with Deborah Adair. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Phillip has sex with Nina Webster (Tricia Cast) and she ends up pregnant. Katherine Chancellor allowed ex-con Larry Warton to move in and do some work around the house. [33] Jill's most recent relationship was with Cane Ashby's (Daniel Goddard) father, Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). As well as seeing how it affects Jill as she comes to terms with her condition, the story will also illustrate how it impacts her family and those closest to her. John and Jill later reunited and married. Phillip Chancellor III John Abbott, also a former schoolmate, recognized Charlotte. "[27] While admitting to having been surprised with the maternity revelation, Walton thought it was "fabulous and rich, and it's opened up a whole new facet to the story". Weeks later, just prior to Cane Ashby's wedding to Lily, Jill learned that the bank in Cayman Islands where she has deposited all her monies has collapsed. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. On June 14, 2010, Jill received word that Liz Foster had fallen ill on her flight to Genoa City. [42], The storyline idea was developed by head writer and co-executive producer Sally Sussman Morina. After Phillip was killed when a drunk Katherine drove their vehicle right over a cliff, Jill found herself pregnant and gave birth to his son, who she also named Phillip. "[25] Walton has said that Jill "can be such a shrew" and "gets her happiness where she can, and she certainly is not going to contain her anger. Not long after, Jill was found in her shower, bleeding from a gunshot wound. WebHer mother Liz Foster practically raised him herself. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Then it's off the cliff again. Jack came to her rescue. [29] Jill is known for infidelity, Nekeeta Borden of Zap2it noted that she has slept with Katherine's husbands and had an affair with Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) while she was married to his own father, John Abbott (Jerry Doulgas). Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a [13] The actress was then announced to be taking a leave of absence beginning that April, slated to last six months. Jill and Katherine then fought over Jill's son, Phillip Chancellor III, who was now a teenager. Jill later romances David Mallory, who was the recipient of her late father Bill's eye cornea. Jill strives at her business, but is later found in her shower having been shot, just as her son Phillip returned to town after years away at boarding school. Abbott [27] However, in 2009, the characters' history was rewritten by Maria Arena Bell; Charlotte had made up this information for revenge against Katherine, and they were not mother and daughter. Abbott In June 2010, Liz fell ill again and was dying. She soon determined that they were actually fragments of a repressed memory. They broke up after she cheated on him with his son.

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. They created a forgery to give to the guys, but they eventually found out the truth and threatened Colin. [3] In 1992, Donna Gable of USA Today described Jill as volatile. So, it looks like Lauren and Jill are kind of getting along okay, but there's nothing else coming up in the scripts for them yet. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. She wanted her estate split three ways between Phillip, Billy Abbott and Cane -- despite the fact that Cane was not her biological son. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Liz revealed him to be Neil Fenmore, the father of Lauren Fenmore Baldwin. But [that] only means shooting here at night to fill in. Lily was missing, so Cane went to find her; and Hilary was trapped under debris. Now, she's questioning everything about herself. Derek decided to go back to Katherine. Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed. ", "Famous Plots The Young and the Restless GlobalTV.com: Global Television Official Site", "Jess Walton on Y&R's Jeanne Cooper: "She Was My Friend and I Loved Her", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jill_Abbott&oldid=1117968195, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 October 2022, at 14:02. Upon her return, she agrees to help Katherine come out of retirement to take control of Chancellor Industries, but Katherine ends up with a brain tumor. Fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, "New Storyline For 'Young & Restless' Icon Jill Abbott Atkinson May Save Lives", "Bad girl gets thanked with high ratings", "Five Things That Happened Today In Soap History", "Jess Walton walks out over pay cut issue", "Jess Walton walks, ultimately resigns with Y&R", "Hope's health worries her friends and family", "Jess Walton back to Y&R for "great story", "The Jess Walton Interview The Young and the Restless", "It's definitely a case of 'Mommy Dearest', "Soaps.com Chats With The Young And The Restless's Jess Walton", "Jill-ted Lover: Has Jill Met Her Match In Colin on Y&R? She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. They become involved, but she cheated on him with his son, Jack Abbott (Terry Lester). WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. Nina Webster (who was Phillip's wife at the time of his supposed death) began background research on Cane as part of her efforts to adapt Katherine's memoir into a screenplay. Katherine didn't want to open the box because she thought of Jill as her real daughter. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. It is eventually learned the Cane is not Jill's son, and that Phillip is really alive and had faked his death and told Cane to come to Genoa City and pretend to be Jill's son. Jill changed her name to Fenmore and now had access to half of everything Fenmore, including Lauren's boutique. And we really didn't have a chance to explore it much, but in real life that happens. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Brenda Dickson Jill wanted to reunite with Derek, who marries Katherine after she promised him a salon and a $100,000 trust for Jill's son. Devon eventually decides to go for help. However, Jill began seeing John Abbott again and Katherine returned. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. Jill and Ji Min developed genuine feelings for each other. Upon learning of Nina's demand, Cane retrieved a vial of Phillip's blood from a carousel of vials he kept in a hidden freezer for use in DNA testing. Abbott My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. Katherine convinced Derek to stay with her, albeit in a platonic relationship, for one year. Jill agreed in order to ensure a better life for the child. Jill felt that Katherine was constantly looking over her shoulder and second-guessing her decisions. Walton said that, "From my point of view, I think that Lauren has a really big heart; she's a naturally lovely person. In early 2007, Katherine Chancellor began to have disturbing nightmares involving a baby. Jill and Katherine fight over custody of her son Phillip, who is now a teenager and had a past of acting out. Jill begins to work for cosmetics company Jabot and its owner, John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), promotes her to head of merchandising, impressed by her work. Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. This woman is a smart and confident CEO of a successful company. '"[38] Lilana Novakovich of The Record noted that the rivalry between the two women has "outlived most marriages". Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. In September 2007, Ji Min Kim was murdered before he could marry Jill. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Jill wanted to have a baby though John felt he was too old. Executive producer Mal Young felt that the character of Jill was the "perfect choice to show how a woman's life can dramatically change as a result of heart disease." Jess Walton Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. Jill turned Colin into the police when she learned that he had blown up Genevieve's house. Footage of Dickson as Jill appears in the film Taxi Driver. "[18] In 2009, Walton stated that she had "really missed Jill being bad", but upon the character crashing Katherine's wedding to Patrick Murphy (Michael Fairman), she said that "this is pretty bad". The Young And The Restless' Chancellor Family Tree Explained In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. She also asks them to throw a party and celebrate, which they do. She was around Katherine with her rich society country club friends, and she had this deep feeing of inadequacy, and that is where I think it all stems up. William married Gloria. But "Upon Phillip's return from the Dominican Republic, a stone sober Katherine met him at the airport and offered to drive him home." Nina became pregnant with Phillip's child and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor IV. As the true Phillip III, he would be a native-born American citizen and is thus permitted to remain in Genoa City. WebHer mother Liz Foster practically raised him herself. The police questioned Colin Atkinson and Jill. [41] In the weeks leading up to this, she had been experiencing feelings of warmth and jaw aching. "[46] But after Phillip's death Kay waged an endless round of legal maneuvers, which invalidated Phillip's divorce from her, and his marriage to Jill. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. The real culprit was SvenPetersen, a masseur at the Genoa City Hotel. Jill Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. Afterward, all of Katherine's loved ones receive letters from her that were to be delivered on the one-year anniversary of her death. WebMary Jesse Walton is an American actress, best known for her role as Kelly Harper in CBS soap opera Capitol and as Jill Abbott on the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. Rex Sterling soon got annoyed by Katherine Chancellor's behavior. Per Soaps In Depth , Ashley Abbott has known for years that her mother, Dina, had an affair with Brent Davis that resulted in her birth, but she never let John know and always thought of her as a father. He further mentioned that "Along with providing us with some very emotional and dramatic episodes, the subject also gives us the opportunity to educate and highlight a very pertinent issue using characters our viewers know well. "Jill tolerated Kay's habits of regularly drinking herself into oblivion and smoking to such an extent that her husband Phillip Chancellor, couldn't stand to be near her. Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). Jill Jill wanted him to prove himself to her and arranged to marry Derek and Stuart on the same night, in case Derek failed. Everyone was shocked that she is the daughter of her sworn enemy, and Katherine suffered a heart attack. Jill Abbott or Nikki Newman While it would be highly entertaining to see Billys reaction to the wealthy older woman in question being his very own mother, its extremely doubtful. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Just before they married, Katherine revealed she was still alive and Jill lost Derek again. Heartbroken, Billy and Mackenzie had their union annulled and the two separately left town. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Ms. Dickson has studied with Lee Strasberg, and then she studied with Milton Katselas. Besides, it's all so easy. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. Delia Abbott was born at the Abbott Cabin on February 16, 2009, after Chloe Mitchell followed Billy Abbott and Lily Winters there and became trapped there because of a blizzard.