"[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." She was a really successful businesswoman. He refused. The feud got even worse when Jill filed a lawsuit asking for a portion of the Fenmore estate. John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. The character is known for her rivalry with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which is the longest feud in the history of American soap operas. Derek decided to go back to Katherine. [19][20] Lilana Novakovich of the Toronto Star stated she was "one mean lady",[21] and later noted her to be manipulative. Chance instructed Jill to keep his presence a secret. Phillip divorced Katherine and planned to marry Jill. Critics have described her as both vindictive and a vixen. John got custody of Billy and, unable to bear seeing Jabot Cosmetics under Newman Enterprises' control, they moved to New York City. 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. "[10] However, soon after, Walton was able to sign a new contract to continue her portrayal of Jill. 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. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. The soap opera issued a casting call for Jill, describing her as "late '50s, Caucasian, female. He divorced Jill. Jill resented Colin and Cane for awhile for their deception, but eventually forgave them. She showed them to John, who then suffered a stroke. Jill Abbott is a fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. Brenda Dickson The character is considered an icon on the soap opera,[2] and has been described as an integral part of the series. "[34] Jill accepted his "insane marriage offer" and considered eloping. How did Walton do it? The three main suspects were John, Jack, and Katherine. Violet was to place the child with a different family. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill Kay's son, Brock, would try numerous ways to broker a peace between the two of them, but the plans never worked out. Chancellor Family Thus, it became apparent that Phillip was Jill's biological son not Cane and that Cane was a fraud. Mortified, Jill quickly found her way back into John's heart and they remarried much to his children's dismay. With aplomb and greatness. But Jill managed to get pregnant before John got a secret vasectomy. Devon eventually decides to go for help. "[40] Borden also noted that Jill always wanted a sense of belonging, which prompted her to legally change her name to Jill Fenmore. Sven kidnapped Jill and locked her in a meat freezer. He later died after driving under the influence, devastating both women. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. Chancellor Family In June 2010, Liz fell ill again and was dying. 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. 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. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Then it's off the cliff again. WebMary Jesse Walton is an American actress, best known for her role as Kelly Harper in CBS soap opera Capitol and as Jill Abbott on the CBS soap opera, The Young and the Restless. 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. While giving Phillip a ride in her car, Katherine begged him for a second chance. Katherine returned months later alive and is proved to be her by DNA testing. She always could handle Jill." [41] Young knew that the soap opera had to be "very responsible", stating: "We did not want to sensationalize this. [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. Jabot's owner, John Abbott, was impressed by Jill's abilities, and quickly promoted her to head of merchandising. Phillip turned to alcoholism, but quit with help from Jill and Katherine. Lauren rejected her and they form a bitter feud; they eventually calmed down and became closer. Abbott Unknown to her, he was not only a criminal but also Cane Ashby's biological father. Mortified, she quickly remarried John, much to the dismay of his children. Jill turned Colin into the police when she learned that he had blown up Genevieve's house. Kay was briefly presumed dead and finding himself free of Suzanne and Kay, Derek planned to marry Jill. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. "[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". Jill Abbott She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. Jill found out that Colin was married to a woman named Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis), Cane's mother. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. 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. [45] As Phillip "lay dying in his hospital bed, he had one last request to make of his beloved Jill:marry him to give their unborn child his name and his fortune! He blackmails her into remarrying him as he alludes that he has information on the music box that Katherine once told him. Abbott When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. He also revealed that Cane and Colin knew about it, and Jill realized Colin had been blackmailing Devon. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. Years later, the box was found. Jill and Phillip engaged in sex resulting in a pregnancy. They broke up after she cheated on him with his son. Upon encountering Gloria at the jail, Kay remembered an incident with her. She also starred in the 2018 movie Christmas with a View. [18] She romanced many of Katherine's husbands, including Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker). 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. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. 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. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. Jill Abbott Goodness knows she's been through the ringer [sic]. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a "[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". 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. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. Jill also became caught in a rivalry with Cane's mother, Genevieve Atkinson. She cries and then tells everyone her new plan and how she's going to rule the world. In 2010, Jill discovered she is the daughter of Neil Fenmore (Jim Storm). She cheated on him again with Jack. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. [11] She later clarified her departure as having to do with "family and this economy". Jess Walton Lily completely ignored his feelings on the IPO (and the threat presented by the IPO) and Chancellor isnt her company, but Jills. Billy Abbott She later rejected the offer and had the money returned after giving birth to her son, Phillip Chancellor III in 1976. 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. Katherine convinced Derek to stay with her, albeit in a platonic relationship, for one year. Bell. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. "[3] Despite this, Dickson was later replaced by Walton: first serving as a temporary replacement on June 19, 1987; then as a permanent recast airing on June 25, 1987. 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. "[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". The real culprit was SvenPetersen, a masseur at the Genoa City Hotel. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. The family struggles to make ends meet and things aren't easy when their father, Bill abandons them. She leaves Nikki and Jill in charge of her funeral arrangements, and during this time Jill begins trying to figure out cryptic messages left by Katherine in a personal letter to her.