He also commended Walton and Cooper's portrayal of their characters' rivalry, "To say Walton swam alongside Cooper would be an understatement. 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. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Colin and Jill rushed to Cane's side. Katherine gets a hold of pictures of Jack and Jill and showed them to John, who has a stroke. 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. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. He also revealed that Cane and Colin knew about it, and Jill realized Colin had been blackmailing Devon. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. William married Gloria. In 2003, Jill's birth certificate confirmed the year of her birth as September 29, 1957. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. [27], Jill is known as a businesswoman, after working as a manicurist during her youth. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse's nor Katherine's (whom Jill believed to be Marge). She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. He proposed, but she declines after Liz warned her of a loveless marriage. She later rejected the offer and had the money returned after giving birth to her son, Phillip Chancellor III in 1976. She also starred in the 2018 movie Christmas with a View. 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. Murphy later returns to Genoa City alone, revealing Katherine died while they were away. David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. 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 Walton Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. Rex's real name was Brian Romalotti, father of Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Gina Roma (Patty Weaver). They broke up after she cheated on him with his son. 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 ). The plane crashed due to the storm, leaving everyone injured and disoriented. Katherine returned months later alive and is proved to be her by DNA testing. However, the true victim is her lookalike, Marge Cotrooke. 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. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Lauren finally gave in to Jill's demands and gave her half of Fenmore's. She is a mother and grandmother who wants what is best for her family. 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. 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. Jill then became romantically involved with Stuart Brooks. "[18], In June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. I can't give up Jill. Are Chance Chancellor's Parents on 'Young She said: "Liz dies within a week and all of a sudden it's, 'I am a Fenmore'. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. She was a really successful businesswoman. 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 ). [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. The Young And The Restless' Chancellor Family Tree Explained Unfortunately, their romance ended tragically when Rex spooked a prowler in the middle of the night and was subsequently shot. Young & Restless: Phyllis Teams Up With Jeremy to Set a Trap For Kay begged him for a second chance when Phillip refused, Kay purposely drove them off a cliff. Devon eventually decides to go for help. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. The investigation proved that David Chow murdered him to pay off some of his gambling debts (associated with the mob). Critics have described her as both vindictive and a vixen. 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). John and Jill became romantically involved. "[47] Jamey Giddens, also of Zap2it, described her portrayal as "cheesetastic". 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. However, she never loved him. Billy Abbott, Patrick Murphy and Katherine Chancellor were stunned as Jill explained the news of Cane Ashby's death. She'll survive this one and, hopefully, maybe this time she'll learn something from it." Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse nor Katherine (whom Jill believed to be Marge). Billy and Victoria Newman brought Lucy Abbott to see Jill and Lauren Fenmore cames to check on her sister. She is raised by her mother, Liz Foster, and her two older brothers, Snapper (William Gray Espy) and Greg (James Houghton). Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. Jill is an individual who has a lot of difficulty in seeing what she truly is." Lily was missing, so Cane went to find her; and Hilary was trapped under debris. Later, she became friends with Katherine Chancellor and was employed as her paid companion.

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. Victor ultimately decided to sell Chancellor and told Jill to get the money ready. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. Colin found Neil's briefcase, and opened it. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. This woman is a smart and confident CEO of a successful company. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Abbott This time, a key was found hidden in a secret compartment. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. "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. Billy Abbott 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. [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. Jill She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . She always could handle Jill." Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill "[18], In 2003, Katherine and Jill were believed to be mother and daughter after Katherine's friend, Charlotte Ramsey, provided factual proof. She lets it out, so it does not fester in there. John and Jill continuously had arguments and she had an affair with Jed Sanders. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Lauren rejected her and they form a bitter feud; they eventually calmed down and became closer. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. 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. He quickly developed a relationship with the much older Jill. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). He later died after driving under the influence, devastating both women. Cane called Jill's cell to plead with her to stop the wedding but to no avail. Liz revealed him to be Neil Fenmore, the father of Lauren Fenmore Baldwin.

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. Jill went on a journey and was reunited with Colin. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill Abbott Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. ", "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. Jill wanted him to prove himself to her and arranged to marry Derek and Stuart on the same night, in case Derek failed. 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. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Ms. Dickson has studied with Lee Strasberg, and then she studied with Milton Katselas. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. Katherine found out and confronted Jill, who denied it. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. 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. Colin eventually came to clean to Jill, and she agreed to help him. For nearly 27 years, these two women have been constantly getting in the way of the each other's happiness. Katherine found a legal loophole, allowing her to stay on the estate. Jill stumbled to Lauren's door where she explained that she and Lauren shared the same father, Neil Fenmore. Unknown to her, he was not only a criminal but also Cane Ashby's biological father. However, the true victim was her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. Cane was shot and "killed" on the day of her wedding to Colin, however it was actually Caleb (Cane's twin) that died. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. Now I just roll with the punches. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. She convinced Patrick Murphy to take her to the Chancellor Estate. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. The two women did a backstroke even Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps would have to admire, during their 26 years as acting partners," he wrote. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Not long after, Jill was found in her shower, bleeding from a gunshot wound. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. "[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. Walton conceded that the analogy is true, saying that Jill is in "constant turmoil". Jill Foster was born in Genoa City, Wisconsin. She is like a shot in the arm when you see her in the morning. Abbott Jill felt that Katherine was constantly looking over her shoulder and second-guessing her decisions. Then it's off the cliff again. She soon determined that they were actually fragments of a repressed memory. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. Despite Michael Baldwin's attempts to get them to at least talk, Lauren had no intention of ever accepting Jill as a sister. ", "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? But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. Sven escaped to Mexico, but Jack was cleared of all charges. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. 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. 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. '"[38] Lilana Novakovich of The Record noted that the rivalry between the two women has "outlived most marriages". She stepped down and made Cane CEO, angering Billy. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. 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. [39] Cooper stated: "The audience both young and old relate to the Kay/Jill relationship". She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. 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. "[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. "[34] Jill accepted his "insane marriage offer" and considered eloping. Brenda Dickson And we really didn't have a chance to explore it much, but in real life that happens. When she was young, Jill was working as a manicurist and a hairdresser. A horrified Jill and John Abbott tried to stop the wedding but they were too late. 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. Abbott Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a Afterward, all of Katherine's loved ones receive letters from her that were to be delivered on the one-year anniversary of her death. [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. [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. That's why she is in such pain and why she is drinking. Other romantic dalliances include private eye Andy Richards, Dina Mergeron's stepson Marc Mergeron, secretary David Kimble, pool boy-turned-executive Brad Carlton, attorney John Silva, businessman Keith Dennison and embezzler Elliot Hampton. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. Walton said that their romance was "great" but "he only fell in love with her because the real Katherine had been spirited away and a fake Katherine was in her place". When he discovered she was already pregnant, he insisted she have an abortion but Jill couldn't do it. [3] Goudas praised Dickson, noting that, "Y&R flourishes when her character takes center stage. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. 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. In 2010, Jill discovered she is the daughter of Neil Fenmore (Jim Storm). Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. Jill was curious about his intentions but gave in and allowed him to move into the Chancellor Estate. Dickson returned to the role on September 8, 1983. She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. Katherine and Rex remarried. Jill Foster Abbott Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. Sven kidnapped Jill and locked her in a meat freezer. 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. 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. I would try and keep a steady course with it, and now I can't. After years of torment from Katherine, Jill turned the tables on her in July 1998 when she discovered a letter penned by the deceased Phillip Chancellor II naming Jill as the sole owner of the Chancellor Estate. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. "[38] Of the storyline where she returned to Jabot Cosmetics, Cooper stated: "Since I went back into the business of business, I've been taking away some of Jill's power. Liz Foster Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. 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 Foster 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. And the crew is like: 'Good! Jill is later kidnapped by Colin, who is revealed to have been released from jail. [18] She romanced many of Katherine's husbands, including Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker). Jack rescued her and Sven escaped. Jill wanted to reunite with Derek, who marries Katherine after she promised him a salon and a $100,000 trust for Jill's son. Both Dickson and Walton have characterized her as "manipulative". WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman.