WebSince their introduction in 1973, the family has mainly been represented by Katherine Chancellor ( Jeanne Cooper) and her feud with her husband Phillip II ( Donnelly Rhodes )'s young mistress Jill Foster ( Jess Walton ). She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. [42], The storyline idea was developed by head writer and co-executive producer Sally Sussman Morina. Billy Abbott, Patrick Murphy and Katherine Chancellor were stunned as Jill explained the news of Cane Ashby's death. That hate thing is baseless now. Jill did a lot of foolish things, but she was a savvy businesswoman." The news devasted Jill but she decided to still accept Cane as her son. "[24] In 1998, Walton's co-star Jeanne Cooper described Jill as "Wile E. Coyote". My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. Sven kidnapped Jill and locked her in a meat freezer. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill A broken-hearted William eventually married Gloria. Jill decided she wanted to run Chancellor industries, and attempted to buy it back from Victor, Colin blackmailed Devon Hamilton for the money to buy back Chancellor, but Victor wouldn't budge. The soap opera issued a casting call for Jill, describing her as "late '50s, Caucasian, female. [13] The actress was then announced to be taking a leave of absence beginning that April, slated to last six months. She also starred in the 2018 movie Christmas with a View. Liz soon succumbed to her illness and passed away on June 18, 2010, with Jill, Snapper and Greg Foster by her side. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. That's why she is in such pain and why she is drinking. She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. Jill had an affair with Tucker McCall unaware that he was actually Katherine Chancellor's son (whom she gave away at birth) out for revenge. Kevin Fisher, Chloe Mitchell and Daniel Romalotti arrived and Chloe offered her support to Jill. [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]. Devon asks Lily to take care of Hilary, and tells Neil that he is going to spend the rest of his life making this up to him. She cheated on him again with Jack. Unaware that they were supposedly blood relatives, the young couple was married while a paralyzed Katherine could do nothing but watch. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. Later that day, Nina Webster brought Jill to her bedroom where a presumed dead Chance Chancellor was waiting to greet her. She is very manipulative and feels she is strongly justified in her actions. John and Jill continuously had arguments and she had an affair with Jed Sanders. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. "[2], Walton describing Jill's response to her diagnosis (2017), In February 2017, after learning that her husband Colin stole her life savings (millions of dollars), Jill suffers from a near-fatal heart attack. He divorced her, and married Jill, but the real Katherine finally returned and reunited with Rex. Kay was awarded temporary custody, but she was denied the right to adopt him. "[18], In 2003, Katherine and Jill were believed to be mother and daughter after Katherine's friend, Charlotte Ramsey, provided factual proof. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. On January 9, 1980, Dickson left the role. I loved doing that, because that was almost all comedy, all the time. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Katherine left Jill a music box, and some clues. However, the test also uncovers the truth Jill is not Katherine's biological daughter, and Charlotte Ramsey made this up to get back at Kay. He had been rejected by Jill earlier in the night, and after getting drunk stole the gun from Gina's Restaurant. Leave your company in the hands of Jill! For years, her son, Billy Abbott, and Katherine's granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning, had been in love in a passionate but platonic relationship. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). Liz admitted to Jill that she was adopted and that Charlotte Ramsey (who years later it was discovered had lied to get revenge on Katherine) had provided proof that Katherine was her birth mother. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. It is learned that Phillip is gay. "[18] Walton noted that Jill was finally happy to have a blood relative through Neil's other daughter, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. Shortly thereafter, Jill returned to her original occupation as a manicurist albeit in another town outside of Genoa City to keep it a secret from others. In 2013, Katherine passed away, and Jill took her death very hard. 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. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. In reality, Katherine had been replaced by a look alike Marge Cotrooke who pushed Rex away. The character is known for her rivalry with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which is the longest feud in the history of American soap operas. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. They broke up after she cheated on him with his son. Afterward, all of Katherine's loved ones receive letters from her that were to be delivered on the one-year anniversary of her death. She attempted to reunite with Derek because Katherine was presumed dead. 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. In return for the Jabot Cosmetics shares which Victor Newman purchased from Gloria, Jill allowed the corpse buried in Katherine's grave to be exhumed and it was subjected to a third DNA test. Murphy later returns to Genoa City alone, revealing Katherine died while they were away. Enclosed with a note, Katherine left them there for Jill to find before her death as they are worth a significant amount. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill 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. 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. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. He married Katherine, but Jill then wanted Rex for herself and convinced him to divorce Katherine. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance. When he discovered she was already pregnant, he insisted she have an abortion but Jill couldn't do it. Nina became pregnant with Phillip's child and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor IV. Ms. Dickson has studied with Lee Strasberg, and then she studied with Milton Katselas. The plane crashed due to the storm, leaving everyone injured and disoriented. She is funny and sharp and I love her. Allison Waldman of AOL TV wrote: "Is he sincere, or is Colin just using Jill to get to Cane? She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. The investigation proved that David Chow murdered him to pay off some of his gambling debts (associated with the mob). When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. "[18] Nekeeta Borden of Zap2it noted: "The redhead told Jill in no uncertain terms that she intended to keep her father's memory, and only child status, firmly intact and had no interest in a close relationship. [19][20] Lilana Novakovich of the Toronto Star stated she was "one mean lady",[21] and later noted her to be manipulative. Colin gives him a map he found for Devon to use. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. His drinking led him to engage in a one night stand with Nina Webster. She rejected Katherine's affection despite this, and their feud is reignited. Sven kidnapped Jill and locked her in a meat freezer. Jill gave birth to Phillip Chancellor II's baby, Phillip Chancellor III (eventually portrayed by Thom Bierdz in 1986), which sets off a rivalry between the ladies that would last for decades. The character is considered an icon on the soap opera,[2] and has been described as an integral part of the series. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance. Their marriage was later declared invalid after Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis) revealed that she and Colin were still married. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. Despite Michael Baldwin's attempts to get them to at least talk, Lauren had no intention of ever accepting Jill as a sister. In 1980, Jill went to work for Jabot Cosmetics. Colin eventually came to clean to Jill, and she agreed to help him. Gloria Abbott, who wanted Will for his money, drugged Ji Min Kim and Jill with libido pills and arranged for William to walk in on them. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Rex eventually was shot and killed while Jill began romancing John again. She reunites with John and they married in 1982. Katherine was furious with Jill upon learning that her daughter was planning on eloping with Ji Min. My first thought as Jill is, 'I actually know who my blood is, and I have a sister.' Chance instructed Jill to keep his presence a secret. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Liz Foster worked at Mr Chancellor's factory, and Jill worked at a beauty shop, to help support their family, and put her brothers through college. But Jill managed to get pregnant before John got a secret vasectomy. She'll survive this one and, hopefully, maybe this time she'll learn something from it." Originally portrayed by Brenda Dickson, when Dickson departed in 1980, the role was first recast with Deborah Adair.
Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. Jill and Ji Min developed genuine feelings for each other. They become involved, but she cheated on him with his son, Jack Abbott (Terry Lester). WebSince their introduction in 1973, the family has mainly been represented by Katherine Chancellor ( Jeanne Cooper) and her feud with her husband Phillip II ( Donnelly Rhodes )'s young mistress Jill Foster ( Jess Walton ). For the first time in decades, Jill was virtually penniless with her 50% share in the Chancellor Estate and her shares of Jabot Cosmetics as her only assets. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. However, the meaning of the music box remains unknown to everyone. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. However, Jill began seeing John Abbott again and Katherine returned. [39] Cooper stated: "The audience both young and old relate to the Kay/Jill relationship". A 2003 plot twist shockingly revealed Jill to be Katherine's long lost biological daughter, although in 2009, former head writer Maria Arena Bell rewrote their history, reversing that decision. Everyone was shocked that she is the daughter of her sworn enemy, and Katherine suffered a heart attack. 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. 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. It's impossible. Phillip turned to alcoholism, but quit with help from Jill and Katherine. Walton said that, "From my point of view, I think that Lauren has a really big heart; she's a naturally lovely person. On February 2, 2011, Jill told Billy Abbott her news about Colin. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. [8][9], In March 2009, speculation arose that Walton had taken a medical leave; however, Nelson Branco of TV Guide Canada reported that she had been asked to accept a salary cut and had decided to leave. Jill helped Katherine to recover and the two eventually resolved their differences. 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? With the truth about her barrenness about to surface, Charlotte went to the Chancellor Estate and confronted Katherine on May 20, 2003. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. Walton conceded that the analogy is true, saying that Jill is in "constant turmoil". And we really didn't have a chance to explore it much, but in real life that happens. [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. John got custody of Billy and, unable to bear seeing Jabot Cosmetics under Newman Enterprises' control, they moved to New York City. Almost a year after Katherine's death, Jill finds her most expensive jewelry to have been hidden in a chandelier at the Chancellor Estate. After Colin's lies are exposed, Jill locks him in the attic and refuses to let him out until he owns up to his lies, which he eventually does and they patch things up. Victor ultimately decided to sell Chancellor and told Jill to get the money ready. Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . Jill then became romantically involved with Stuart Brooks. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. She was a really successful businesswoman. Katherine and Rex remarried. 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. [39] Walton describes their relationship as "incredible" and said: "The love and the hate is so mixed, and there is never any telling when it will bubble out now. Jill found a blue necklace that Katherine and left for her, and Colin otter to steal it to pay back some guys he owned money to. Jill got Derek drunk and then married him. Lauren refused to believe it and insisted on a DNA test which confirmed that they were indeed sisters. Nancy Brown of The Huffington Post noted: "In typical fashion, she blamed the warmth on others keeping the heat turned up and dismissed the jaw pain to likely grinding her teeth at night. Violet was to place the child with a different family. Initially angry, Jill forgives Cane, who she has a bond with. Upon encountering Gloria at the jail, Kay remembered an incident with her. Additionally, Walton described Jill's business as the "core of the whole character", stating: "Jill is really a part of me this is a unique job in that part of me does live as Jill, and I know Jill is a very savvy businesswoman. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. Following his wedding to Lily Winters, Cane Ashby recalled his telephone conversation years earlier with a man named "Langley" regarding their joint plan to con Jill and Katherine Chancellor. After Jill begged her, she finally opened the box to find the name JoJo Glover and flew to where her daughter was living in South Dakota. 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. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a Bell. Of the character's possible pairing with Colin, she added: "I, for one, hope that Maria Arena Bell and Co. keep Colin in Genoa City and surprise us all by making him a dream lover for Jill. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. Rex's real name was Brian Romalotti, father of Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Gina Roma (Patty Weaver). 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. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. The character was originated by Brenda Dickson in 1973 and remained until 1980 before returning in 1983 until 1987. Derek's ex-wife Suzanne Lynch (Ellen Weston) arrives in town and wanted him back. "[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". Jill is an individual who has a lot of difficulty in seeing what she truly is." He quickly developed a relationship with the much older Jill. Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. John and Jill became romantically involved. They were forced to break up Billy and Mackenzie from marrying, because them being mother and daughter meant that Mac and Billy are cousins. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. Katherine was shocked when she saw Charlotte back in Genoa City a short time later but still didn't piece together her connection with Jill. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a Jabot's owner, John Abbott, was impressed by Jill's abilities, and quickly promoted her to head of merchandising. She later rejected the offer and had the money returned after giving birth to her son, Phillip Chancellor III in 1976. 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. Lily was missing, so Cane went to find her; and Hilary was trapped under debris. In September 2007, Ji Min Kim was murdered before he could marry Jill. He is murdered in September by David Chow, devastating Jill. Cane was shot and "killed" on the day of her wedding to Colin, however it was actually Caleb (Cane's twin) that died. Jill had aspirations of being a model. [41] In the weeks leading up to this, she had been experiencing feelings of warmth and jaw aching. WebSince their introduction in 1973, the family has mainly been represented by Katherine Chancellor ( Jeanne Cooper) and her feud with her husband Phillip II ( Donnelly Rhodes )'s young mistress Jill Foster ( Jess Walton ). She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. Cane bonded with Katherine and Jill. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. "[34] Jill accepted his "insane marriage offer" and considered eloping. She wanted her estate split three ways between Phillip, Billy Abbott and Cane -- despite the fact that Cane was not her biological son. During an interview with On-Air On-Soaps speaking about how her character has been thrown in different directions, Walton said: "It used to bother me. He stated: "Walton played each scene in this Bette Davis-like emotional marathon of a week. In it were divorce papers and photos of Neil's family. Jill refused to believe this at first but DNA testing of Phillip III's remains confirmed that he was not Jill's biological son. [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. They are led to believe that her true biological son is Ethan "Cane" Ashby (Daniel Goddard), an Australian national whose visa has expired and is fighting deportation. Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed.
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