When she was young, Jill was working as a manicurist and a hairdresser. Billy and Victoria Newman brought Lucy Abbott to see Jill and Lauren Fenmore cames to check on her sister. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. She later has a relationship with businessman Ji Min Kim (Eric Steinberg), who became her fianc, however, he was murdered before they were able to marry. Jill got Derek drunk and then married him. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. 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 also learned of Colin's plot to kidnap Charlie and Matilda Ashby. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. Mamie found out and told John, ending the marriage. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. Phillip later died in a car crash while he was driving under the influence (or so it was believed at the time). Murphy later returns to Genoa City alone, revealing Katherine died while they were away. Almost a year after Katherine's death, Jill finds her most expensive jewelry to have been hidden in a chandelier at the Chancellor Estate.
Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. 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. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . Following Phillip's accidental death, the women fought over custody of Jill's son, Phillip Chancellor III (Thom Bierdz), as well as numerous of Katherine's other husbands. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. The three main suspects were John, Jack, and Katherine. The Young and the Restless Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. However, Katherine found out and attempted to confront Jill about it. It is learned that Phillip is gay. Unfortunately, their romance ended tragically when Rex spooked a prowler in the middle of the night and was subsequently shot. [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. Neil Winters and Malcolm Winters brought Sofia Dupre Winter to the coffeehouse after visiting the hospital and, when they ran into Colin and Jill, Colin realized Blake was responsible for Sofia's injuries. "[3] Jillian Bowe of Zap2it was critical of Dickson's portrayal, stating: "When contemplating the four decades of feuding between Genoa City's grande dame Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) and hellcat [Jill] on The Young and the Restless, cartoon characters don't necessarily spring to mind okay, maybe during the Brenda Dickson years. ", "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. She is raised by her mother, Liz Foster, and her two older brothers, Snapper (William Gray Espy) and Greg (James Houghton). However, the true victim was her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. After seducing him, she faked a pregnancy and they planned to marry. Even though Kay was comforting Jill, she still didn't trust Colin. In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill Thus, it became apparent that Phillip was Jill's biological son not Cane and that Cane was a fraud. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. Bell. "[2] She is subsequently diagnosed with heart disease and blocked arteries, something she struggles to accept. They remarried and Jill returned with Colin. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Originally portrayed by Brenda Dickson, when Dickson departed in 1980, the role was first recast with Deborah Adair. In 2008, Katherine retires as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. She stepped down and made Cane CEO, angering Billy. [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. A broken-hearted William eventually married Gloria. [48] Head writer Josh Griffith stated that he "adores" Walton, saying that he's "always thought Jill was an integral character to the show". WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. In May 1980, Bond Gideon briefly took over before Adair portrayed the character for an additional three years, from 1980 to 1983. Jill resented Colin and Cane for awhile for their deception, but eventually forgave them. 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. The real culprit is Sven, a masseur at the Genoa City Hotel. After Liz died, Snapper told Jill informed Jill of her true parentage. In 2003, Liz Foster was diagnosed with a brain tumor. 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. Jill and Phillip engaged in sex resulting in a pregnancy. They had a bitter custody battle, but John suffered another stroke. Jill Abbott is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. I really believe there's a real love between those two, and we're playing it like there is." Cane revealed to Katherine Chancellor and Jill the truth about Blake Joseph. [23], In 1994, Walton described her character as, "Very much like a latter-day Scarlett O'Hara. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. On June 10, 2009, it was revealed that "Langley" was indeed Phillip and was still very much alive (unknown to everyone except Cane). She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. "[37] Of working with Cooper, Walton has stated: "I thank God every day for that woman. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. He blackmails her into remarrying him as he alludes that he has information on the music box that Katherine once told him. As part of one of her more devious schemes, Jill hired a con man named Brian Romalotti (the father of Danny Romalotti and Gina Roma) whom she dressed up as a wealthy man and rechristened "Rex Sterling". She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. Snapper ended up telling Jill the truth, Neil Fenmore was her biological father. 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. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. "All of Jill's many acts of kindness and great patience toward Katherine did not escape Phillip's notice and he became inexorably drawn to the innocent and beautiful young lady. Jill is later kidnapped by Colin, who is revealed to have been released from jail. His drinking led him to engage in a one night stand with Nina Webster. [4][5][6] Violet was to place the child with a different family. Of the storyline, Walton stated: "She's [Abbott] going down a bad road. The girls are at it again! Jill stumbled to Lauren's door where she explained that she and Lauren shared the same father, Neil Fenmore. 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. She quickly got pregnant before he had a secret vasectomy. In 2013, Katherine passed away, and Jill took her death very hard. Jill helped Katherine recover from paralysis and they begin to work out their issues. 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. Dickson returned to the role on September 8, 1983. [29] Walton described Jill's romance Sean Bridges (David Lee Russek), who was a young web designer, as a "boy toy". A horrified Jill and John Abbott tried to stop the wedding but they were too late. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. '"[38] Lilana Novakovich of The Record noted that the rivalry between the two women has "outlived most marriages". Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). ", "Soap Round-Up: 'Y&R's' Colin Proposes to Jill and More", "The Young and the Restless Sneak Peek: Week of 1/24/11", "Acting out of character on 'The Young and the Restless', "You Decide: Should Lauren Get to Know Jill as a Sister? Derek's ex-wife Suzanne Lynch (Ellen Weston) arrives in town and wanted him back. He eventually tricked Katherine into revealing that Charlotte had an abortion when she was younger which left her unable to carry children. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. Jill helped Katherine to recover and the two eventually resolved their differences. [52], Walton won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1997 for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Jill,[6][53] and was nominated in 1996, 2000, and 2017. She'll survive this one and, hopefully, maybe this time she'll learn something from it." With the truth about her barrenness about to surface, Charlotte went to the Chancellor Estate and confronted Katherine on May 20, 2003. Jill is an individual who has a lot of difficulty in seeing what she truly is." [1] Their rivalry began when she fell in love and slept with Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II (Donnelly Rhodes) and became pregnant. Jill's affair with Jed Sanders due to John's impotence caused their second divorce which resulted a bitter custody battle over Billy and a stroke for John. Jill wanted him to prove himself to her and arranged to marry Derek and Stuart on the same night, in case Derek failed. I can't give up Jill. She also described Jill as being in a "soul-searching period" during the storyline, saying: "Now she's numbing herself with the alcohol because all those feelings of love are coming up for her mother, and she doesn't know how to deal with them." He also commended Walton and Cooper's portrayal of their characters' rivalry, "To say Walton swam alongside Cooper would be an understatement. Neil said that they can burn all the photos, except the ones of him and Lily. "[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. "[36] In 1993, Katherine was diagnosed with breast cancer and shared several tender scenes with Jill. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. John got custody of Billy and, unable to bear seeing Jabot Cosmetics under Newman Enterprises' control, they moved to New York City. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. And his grandmother is Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. 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. Lauren Fenmore didn't want to have a sisterly relationship with Jill but Jill decided to legally change her last name to Fenmore, much to Lauren's chagrin. Katherine, having little memory, couldn't disprove Jill's theory and was arrested for both trespassing and fraud. John and Jill became romantically involved. She had an affair with Derek Thurston (Joe Ladue) and later romanced Stuart Brooks (Robert Colbert), whose wife Jennifer had just died. 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. Mortified, Jill quickly found her way back into John's heart and they remarried much to his children's dismay. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. He stated: "Walton played each scene in this Bette Davis-like emotional marathon of a week. Jill had aspirations of being a model. The news devasted Jill but she decided to still accept Cane as her son. She altered her plans when Derek told her he wanted her back. Kay showed up alive at the wedding and reclaimed her life with Derek. [3] In 1992, Donna Gable of USA Today described Jill as volatile. Dickson briefly vacated the role on June 18, 1987, due to illness. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse's nor Katherine's (whom Jill believed to be Marge). "[30] In 2013, Giddens wrote of Walton's portrayal throughout her run, stating: "Unlike most soap opera recasts, where success or failure depends on chemistry with an opposite sex romantic lead, newcomer Jess Walton would sink or swim, based on her ability to connect with fellow female powerhouse Jeanne Cooper, who played Jill's bitter rival Katherine "Kay" Chancellor." [49] Of Jill's long-standing feud with Katherine, Global TV wrote: "Katherine vs. Jill The ongoing feud between Katherine Chancellor and Jill Foster Abbott sets a record as daytime's longest rivalry. Jill hired a former con man Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker) to seduce Katherine. In early 2007, Katherine Chancellor began to have disturbing nightmares involving a baby. Jill learned that Kay knew that Chance was alive for months and Jill started to lose it. Lily completely ignored his feelings on the IPO (and the threat presented by the IPO) and Chancellor isnt her company, but Jills. Everyone was shocked that she is the daughter of her sworn enemy, and Katherine suffered a heart attack. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. Jack confesses so that his affair with her won't become public. Kay offered Jill $1 million for her baby, which she declined. [41] Young knew that the soap opera had to be "very responsible", stating: "We did not want to sensationalize this. In September 2007, Ji Min Kim was murdered before he could marry Jill. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. She cries and then tells everyone her new plan and how she's going to rule the world. "[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. Katherine didn't want to open the box because she thought of Jill as her real daughter. Upon encountering Gloria at the jail, Kay remembered an incident with her. ", "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! Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. I loved doing that, because that was almost all comedy, all the time. 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. 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 ). They were forced to break up Billy and Mackenzie from marrying, because them being mother and daughter meant that Mac and Billy are cousins. On February 2, 2011, Jill told Billy Abbott her news about Colin. I'm having too much fun with her. [26] Walton stated in an interview in 2003 that she does like portraying the "dark side" of Jill, but rather her comedic side. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. "[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. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. The soap opera issued a casting call for Jill, describing her as "late '50s, Caucasian, female. 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. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. When she debuted, Jill was an 18-year-old manicurist working to support her struggling family. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. She later rejected the offer and had the money returned after giving birth to her son, Phillip Chancellor III in 1976. You wanna go broke? Jill took full advantage of that and started running the company the way she wanted to completely undermining Lauren's authority.. Later, Jill was left in charge of Fenmore's Boutique due to Lauren's absence. How did Walton do it? Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. Jill found out that Colin was married to a woman named Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis), Cane's mother. Jill agreed in order to ensure a better life for the child. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. [26], A writer from the Jamaica Gleaner noted that viewers had been getting restless with Jill's newfound closeness to Katherine, noting that, "Katherine and Jill are at their best when they are at each other's throats. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. [27], Jill is known as a businesswoman, after working as a manicurist during her youth. The plane crashed due to the storm, leaving everyone injured and disoriented. Jill was working at a beauty shop to help support her family, until a regular at the shop, the wealthy Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), hires her as a hairdresser and paid companion. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. 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. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. "[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". She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . [7] Dickson returned on June 22, 1987 and ultimately made her final appearance as Jill on June 24, 1987. In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. She also starred in the 2018 movie Christmas with a View. Walton said that, "From my point of view, I think that Lauren has a really big heart; she's a naturally lovely person. Jill went on a journey and was reunited with Colin. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. He divorced Jill. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. Thus, Katherine's claim about her true identity was bolstered and it was conclusively proven that Jill was not Katherine's biological daughter after all. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Jill pitied Kay, and desperately, wanted to do everything in her power to help her." Kay tended to Jill. But [that] only means shooting here at night to fill in. The next man Jill and Katherine fought over was Derek Thurston. Not long after, Jill was found in her shower, bleeding from a gunshot wound. When it was discovered that Phillip Chancellor III's casket was empty (and, in fact, never contained a corpse at all), Nina Webster demanded that Cane Ashby submit to DNA testing to verify his status as Jill's biological son. Jill convinced Rex to divorce Katherine and marry her, which he did in 1991. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. Jill was curious about his intentions but gave in and allowed him to move into the Chancellor Estate. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. However, the meaning of the music box remains unknown to everyone. Besides, it's all so easy. [6][54][55] She also won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1991,[6][56] after a nomination in 1990. She stated: "She gets the anvil dropped on her head and falls off the cliff. He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). Their marriage was later declared invalid after Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis) revealed that she and Colin were still married. Jill did a lot of foolish things, but she was a savvy businesswoman." Walton, who classes her as a "savvy businesswoman", has opined she is similar to Gone with the Wind character Scarlett O'Hara. Once the party in the park is finished, Jill leaves the music box there, only for it to be stolen by an unidentified person. Rex eventually was shot and killed while Jill began romancing John again. 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. As a result of Katherine's scheme to hold onto her husband, Jill ended up marrying Stuart instead. However, she never loved him. She worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband, Bill Foster, abandoned her and her young children. [31] Lydna Hirsch of Sun Sentinel noted that after the affair, John threw Jack out of the house and divorced Jill; he forgave them years later but it took "Jack being paralyzed and Jill dealing with the death of her son Philip to get him to come around".
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