The three main suspects in the shooting are John, Jack, and Katherine. Katherine didn't want to open the box because she thought of Jill as her real daughter. Heartbroken, Billy and Mackenzie had their union annulled and the two separately left town. Phillip turned to drinking. [42], The storyline idea was developed by head writer and co-executive producer Sally Sussman Morina. [35] Walton said that Colin was a "good match" for Jill and she hoped that she could "reform" him. Victoria and Lauren were caught off guard when they learned about Jill's wedding. Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. With aplomb and greatness. Unbeknownst to her, he is Cane's biological father and the head of an organized crime syndicate in Australia. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. [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. Jill Abbott is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. He eventually tricked Katherine into revealing that Charlotte had an abortion when she was younger which left her unable to carry children. She is on a roller coaster though, I will say that much. Jill had aspirations of being a model. He proposed, but she declines after Liz warned her of a loveless marriage. Colin found Neil's briefcase, and opened it. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. Ms. Dickson has studied with Lee Strasberg, and then she studied with Milton Katselas. This was especially true when it came to Chancellor subsidiary Jabot Cosmetics' new CEO, Nikki Newman. [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. She was a really successful businesswoman. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. Of the storyline, Walton stated: "She's [Abbott] going down a bad road. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. William married Gloria. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. Walton said that, "From my point of view, I think that Lauren has a really big heart; she's a naturally lovely person. Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. She soon determined that they were actually fragments of a repressed memory. 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. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. Katherine and Rex remarried. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). 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. When he discovered she was already pregnant, he insisted she have an abortion but Jill couldn't do it. Unfortunately, their romance ended tragically when Rex spooked a prowler in the middle of the night and was subsequently shot. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. 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. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. Cane revealed to Katherine Chancellor and Jill the truth about Blake Joseph. 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". He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. 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. Cane was shot and "killed" on the day of her wedding to Colin, however it was actually Caleb (Cane's twin) that died. Kay offered Jill $1 million for her baby, which she declined. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. "[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". [29] Amid everyone telling Jill that she should stay away from Colin, Walton said: "She's only seeing the good in him. 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. In 2008, Katherine retires as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. [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). In November 2008, Katherine Chancellor was believed to have died in a car crash. They become involved, but she cheated on him with his son, Jack Abbott (Terry Lester). Billy and Victoria Newman brought Lucy Abbott to see Jill and Lauren Fenmore cames to check on her sister. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. She has the tumor successfully removed and leaves town indefinitely with Murphy. Lily begged Cane to hold on as Cane took his final breath. ", "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! 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. Katherine found a legal loophole, allowing her to stay on the estate. Jill evicted Katherine who then found a legal loophole which resulted in Katherine and Jill being forced to live at the Estate together. They were forced to break up Billy and Mackenzie from marrying, because them being mother and daughter meant that Mac and Billy are cousins. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. But "Upon Phillip's return from the Dominican Republic, a stone sober Katherine met him at the airport and offered to drive him home." [48] Head writer Josh Griffith stated that he "adores" Walton, saying that he's "always thought Jill was an integral character to the show". In 2013, Katherine passed away, and Jill took her death very hard. Derek decided to go back to Katherine. However, the supposed mother-daughter connection between Katherine and Jill would mean that Mackenzie and Billy were first cousins. Eventually, Jill informed the newlyweds of the shocking news before the marriage was consummated. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. Dickson debuted as the character on the second episode of the series. Jill began a romantic relationship with William Bardwell, the District Attorney, who had just inherited a fortune from his late uncle. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. She rejected Katherine's affection despite this, and their feud is reignited. Jill Foster was born in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. She stated: "I felt so bad that so many people have lost their jobs, that, all of a sudden, I thought: 'This is really silly. Phillip has sex with Nina Webster (Tricia Cast) and she ends up pregnant. However, she never loved him. The real culprit is Sven, a masseur at the Genoa City Hotel. She quickly got pregnant before he had a secret vasectomy. In 2003, Jill's birth certificate confirmed the year of her birth as September 29, 1957. "[18] Walton noted that Jill was finally happy to have a blood relative through Neil's other daughter, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). So much to Jill's dismay, Phillip III lives his high school years at the Chancellor mansion with Kay. Walton's portrayal has been met with acclaim, having garnered her two Daytime Emmy Award wins. She always could handle Jill." As Liz took a turn for the worse, she confessed to Snapper that she had been aware of the identity of Jill's biological father for quite some time (presumably con woman Charlotte Ramsey also had prior knowledge). Jack came to her rescue. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. Jill went on a journey and was reunited with Colin. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Lauren refused to believe it and insisted on a DNA test which confirmed that they were indeed sisters. [4][5][6] She slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and the car plunged off the road and over a cliff. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. The man bore a startling resemblance to the supposedly deceased Phillip Chancellor III. 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. John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. Cane soon formed a strong bond with Jill and Katherine. She always shoved any feeling of love down. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.
As the true Phillip III, he would be a native-born American citizen and is thus permitted to remain in Genoa City. In January 2011, Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson. John and Jill became romantically involved. Dickson briefly vacated the role on June 18, 1987, due to illness. Liz soon succumbed to her illness and passed away on June 18, 2010, with Jill, Snapper and Greg Foster by her side. [51] Prior to being paired with Colin, Nekeeta Borden wrote that, "Jill Foster Abbott (cough, cough) Fenmore's (Jess Walton) Jimmy Choos must have crossed paths with a black cat, because she can't find a good man to bless her somewhat shriveled heart." 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. She offered Jill $1 million in exchange for the baby she was carrying. Cane called Jill's cell to plead with her to stop the wedding but to no avail. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Liz revealed him to be Neil Fenmore, the father of Lauren Fenmore Baldwin. Additionally, he described Jill as a "two-timing, self-absorbed, vindictive little witch" who fans always sympathize with. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. The character was originated by Brenda Dickson in 1973 and remained until 1980 before returning in 1983 until 1987. In looking back over the past 16 years, she's gone down a lot of bad roads, for a lot of different reasons. Walton, who classes her as a "savvy businesswoman", has opined she is similar to Gone with the Wind character Scarlett O'Hara. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. Jill also hoped that this wasn't the beginning of another feud similar to the one she had with Katherine Chancellor but it was starting to look that way. 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. Jill eventually learned Cane had survived and his twin brother, Caleb, had been killed. When Cane came to tell her that he was leaving town, Jill called Michael Baldwin to a meeting for changing her will. "[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. [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. 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. She convinced Patrick Murphy to take her to the Chancellor Estate. For nearly 27 years, these two women have been constantly getting in the way of the each other's happiness. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. Around that time, she met Jack Abbott, John's son. Enclosed with a note, Katherine left them there for Jill to find before her death as they are worth a significant amount. Initially angry, Jill forgives Cane, who she has a bond with. "[29], "My character thinks she's invincible, super-strong, super-tough and doesn't want to show any weaknesses. 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. BuddyTV wrote that, "Nothing spells rivalry like the on-going feud between Jill Foster Abbott and Katherine Chancellor. [29] Walton described Jill's romance Sean Bridges (David Lee Russek), who was a young web designer, as a "boy toy". The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. Jill's marriage ended after Stuart found out she was never pregnant. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. "[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. 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. 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. Jill and Ji Min developed genuine feelings for each other. She is very manipulative and feels she is strongly justified in her actions. Murphy later returns to Genoa City alone, revealing Katherine died while they were away. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. Derek's ex-wife Suzanne Lynch (Ellen Weston) arrives in town and wanted him back. 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. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a They created a forgery to give to the guys, but they eventually found out the truth and threatened Colin. Everyone was shocked that she is the daughter of her sworn enemy, and Katherine suffered a heart attack. [33] Jill's most recent relationship was with Cane Ashby's (Daniel Goddard) father, Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). John Goudas of The Miami News noted that following Dickson's return in 1984 following a four-year absence, the soap opera's ratings gained. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. 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 ). WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. [11] She later clarified her departure as having to do with "family and this economy". Phillip returned from the dead. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. Rex eventually was shot and killed while Jill began romancing John again. 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. [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. Snapper ended up telling Jill the truth, Neil Fenmore was her biological father. 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. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. 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. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. 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. [40] The sisters were initially bitter towards each other having to share half of the Fenmore Boutique, but have since gotten closer. Once the party in the park is finished, Jill leaves the music box there, only for it to be stolen by an unidentified person. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. Jill then became romantically involved with Stuart Brooks. Despite Michael Baldwin's attempts to get them to at least talk, Lauren had no intention of ever accepting Jill as a sister. He later died after driving under the influence, devastating both women. The investigation proved that David Chow murdered him to pay off some of his gambling debts (associated with the mob). Bell. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. He was really in love with her mother Liz, but Jill tricked him into marriage following a one-night stand. He had a criminal past, angering Katherine, who was protective of Jill. I can't give up Jill. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). In September 2007, Ji Min Kim was murdered before he could marry Jill. 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. I have a wonderful job and I really think I owe it to myself and my family to continue on. Jill is later kidnapped by Colin, who is revealed to have been released from jail. "[43] Since Phillip wanted nothing to do with his wife, Kay shamefully carried on with Jeff the stable boy, meanwhile Jill & Phillip Chancellor II were falling deeply in love, even though they were fighting their feelings for each other at every turn. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). Jill begins an affair with wealthy Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and was convinced he would ask her to marry him, but he told her it was just a fling.Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. "[34] Jill accepted his "insane marriage offer" and considered eloping. He quickly developed a relationship with the much older Jill. Jill's plan backfired, though, because Katherine Chancellor and Rex eventually fell in love for real. His drinking led him to engage in a one night stand with Nina Webster. On June 10, 2009, it was revealed that "Langley" was indeed Phillip and was still very much alive (unknown to everyone except Cane). Jill and Katherine fight over custody of her son Phillip, who is now a teenager and had a past of acting out. In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. 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. He had been rejected by Jill earlier in the night, and after getting drunk stole the gun from Gina's Restaurant. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. [26] Walton stated in an interview in 2003 that she does like portraying the "dark side" of Jill, but rather her comedic side. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. 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. 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. Can Jill find love with Colin, or will her newest dalliance lead to heartbreak? After being admitted to the hospital, Jill reunited with Liz as well as her adoptive brother, Snapper Foster, who had been given permission to treat Liz at Genoa City Memorial Hospital. As the true Phillip III, he was a native born American citizen and was thus permitted to remain in Genoa City. 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." He did and, minutes after she arrived, Jill also arrived and was obviously shocked to see her. Dickson returned in 1983 and, although she stated that she would never leave the role again, she was replaced by Jess Walton in 1987, who continues in the role to present time. Almost a year after Katherine's death, Jill finds her most expensive jewelry to have been hidden in a chandelier at the Chancellor Estate. Kay tended to Jill. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. Walton said she felt Jill had been "shaken to the very foundation" upon the revelation that Katherine is her mother, stating: "A big part of who she has been all these years has to do with her anger towards Katherine. "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. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. 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. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. 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. The police questioned Colin Atkinson and Jill. Jill quickly began an affair with him but wanted to keep it a secret because Larry was "beneath her". She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . Billy Abbott and Brock Reynold's teenage daughter MacKenzie Browning began a romance. This time, a key was found hidden in a secret compartment. "[41] The producers considered Jill to be the right character to tackle this issue due to her being the show's longest-running character, as well as other factors: her unhealthy lifestyle, age and "bullish personality that would deny anything was wrong". John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. Jill refused to believe this at first but DNA testing of Phillip III's remains confirmed that he was not Jill's biological son. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina.
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