Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill But Jill managed to get pregnant before John got a secret vasectomy. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. "[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. [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. Cane soon formed a strong bond with Jill and Katherine. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. On June 14, 2010, Jill received word that Liz Foster had fallen ill on her flight to Genoa City. So, it looks like Lauren and Jill are kind of getting along okay, but there's nothing else coming up in the scripts for them yet. Can Jill find love with Colin, or will her newest dalliance lead to heartbreak? Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. [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. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. She is a mother and grandmother who wants what is best for her family. "[29] Of her relationship with ex-con Larry Warton (Shark Fralick), Walton said: "Larry Warton was hilarious; he was really, really fun. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. Afterward, all of Katherine's loved ones receive letters from her that were to be delivered on the one-year anniversary of her death. 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. [33] Jill's most recent relationship was with Cane Ashby's (Daniel Goddard) father, Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). Jill is an individual who has a lot of difficulty in seeing what she truly is." "[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. 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. [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". She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. With the truth about her barrenness about to surface, Charlotte went to the Chancellor Estate and confronted Katherine on May 20, 2003. The other day, we were filming some confrontational scenes, and Jess [Walton] says, 'Doesn't it feel good?' 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. "[18] Walton noted that Jill was finally happy to have a blood relative through Neil's other daughter, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.

Once the party in the park is finished, Jill leaves the music box there, only for it to be stolen by an unidentified person. 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 ). John Abbott, also a former schoolmate, recognized Charlotte. 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. Colin found Neil's briefcase, and opened it. Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. 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. 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. Being my mothers only child and growing up with her basically as my sister, my mom has always been someone I admire. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. [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. Later that day, Nina Webster brought Jill to her bedroom where a presumed dead Chance Chancellor was waiting to greet her. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Unaware that they were supposedly blood relatives, the young couple was married while a paralyzed Katherine could do nothing but watch. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). But [that] only means shooting here at night to fill in. A horrified Jill and John Abbott tried to stop the wedding but they were too late. Jill ended things with Colin and he was sent to jail for his crimes. I really believe there's a real love between those two, and we're playing it like there is." '"[12] In February 2012, Walton signed a new contract with the soap opera, which would continue her portrayal of the role for an unspecified amount of time. 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. 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. ", "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. BuddyTV wrote that, "Nothing spells rivalry like the on-going feud between Jill Foster Abbott and Katherine Chancellor. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. '"[38] Lilana Novakovich of The Record noted that the rivalry between the two women has "outlived most marriages". Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster.

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. Colin and Jill rushed to Cane's side. Lauren rejected her and they form a bitter feud; they eventually calmed down and became closer. Kay begged him for a second chance when Phillip refused, Kay purposely drove them off a cliff. [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. [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. It's impossible. Billy and Victoria Newman brought Lucy Abbott to see Jill and Lauren Fenmore cames to check on her sister. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. Jill developed real feelings for Ji Min develop genuine feelings, they plan to marry. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Chance instructed Jill to keep his presence a secret. Jill convinced Rex to divorce Katherine and marry her, which he did in 1991. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. "[18] On her relationship with Lauren, Walton stated that, "Most people don't like Jill, and she hasn't particularly loved Lauren. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. 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. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. 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. After seducing him, she faked a pregnancy and they planned to marry. Lauren was really awful a few times, and that just came out of her pain. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. After a final pair of DNA tests between Katherine and her son Brock Reynolds were a match, not even Jill could deny the truth any longer. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. [11] She later clarified her departure as having to do with "family and this economy". A broken-hearted William eventually married Gloria. 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. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. A lot of people are like that () They have ostrich syndrome; they want to bury their head in the sand so they don't hear anything they don't want to know. This was especially true when it came to Chancellor subsidiary Jabot Cosmetics' new CEO, Nikki Newman. Phillip turned to alcoholism, but quit with help from Jill and Katherine. Jill Foster was born in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Jill pitied Kay, and desperately, wanted to do everything in her power to help her." 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. He divorced Jill. 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. WebHer mother Liz Foster practically raised him herself. Jill wanted another child, but John felt he was too old. Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . The investigation proved that David Chow murdered him to pay off some of his gambling debts (associated with the mob). He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). When they found her, she was a drunk and a bounty hunter. After the turn of the century, Sean Bridges came to Genoa City as Jabot Cosmetics' new website designer. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. Additionally, she said that once Jill "she gets a plan in her head, nothing will divert her. Eventually, Jill informed the newlyweds of the shocking news before the marriage was consummated. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. ", "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! 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 was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Lily begged Cane to hold on as Cane took his final breath. Tucker refused to hire her. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[25] Walton has said that Jill "can be such a shrew" and "gets her happiness where she can, and she certainly is not going to contain her anger. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. "[36] In 1993, Katherine was diagnosed with breast cancer and shared several tender scenes with Jill. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill On June 10, 2009, it was revealed that "Langley" was indeed Phillip and was still very much alive (unknown to everyone except Cane). 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. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. In January 2011, Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson. Unfortunately, their romance ended tragically when Rex spooked a prowler in the middle of the night and was subsequently shot. The character is considered an icon on the soap opera,[2] and has been described as an integral part of the series. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. 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. Now, she's questioning everything about herself. She slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and the car plunged off the road and over a cliff. After graduation Kay bought Phillip a shiny red sports car, and has Phillip begin his training as an executive at Chancellor Industries, in hopes he will take over his father's company someday. 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. After Liz died, Snapper told Jill informed Jill of her true parentage. [35] Walton said that Colin was a "good match" for Jill and she hoped that she could "reform" him. Derek decided to go back to Katherine. Colin gives him a map he found for Devon to use. Jill and Collin were married while outside, Blake, one of Colin's cronies, shot down Cane. Cane returns with Lily in his arms, but she is still mad at those that lied to her. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. In November 2008, Katherine Chancellor was believed to have died in a car crash. He had been rejected by Jill earlier in the night, and after getting drunk stole the gun from Gina's Restaurant. The soap opera issued a casting call for Jill, describing her as "late '50s, Caucasian, female. ", "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? 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. WebHer mother Liz Foster practically raised him herself. 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. 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 was curious about his intentions but gave in and allowed him to move into the Chancellor Estate. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. He left her after she faked a pregnancy and miscarriage. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. She altered her plans when Derek told her he wanted her back. "[18], In 2003, Katherine and Jill were believed to be mother and daughter after Katherine's friend, Charlotte Ramsey, provided factual proof. He did and, minutes after she arrived, Jill also arrived and was obviously shocked to see her. Unknown to her, he was not only a criminal but also Cane Ashby's biological father. 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. 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. I have a wonderful job and I really think I owe it to myself and my family to continue on. The character is known for her rivalry with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which is the longest feud in the history of American soap operas. When Cane came to tell her that he was leaving town, Jill called Michael Baldwin to a meeting for changing her will. [48] Head writer Josh Griffith stated that he "adores" Walton, saying that he's "always thought Jill was an integral character to the show". Jill began a romantic relationship with William Bardwell, the District Attorney, who had just inherited a fortune from his late uncle. In June 2010, Liz fell ill again and was dying. Kay was briefly presumed dead and finding himself free of Suzanne and Kay, Derek planned to marry Jill. Kay offered Jill $1 million for her baby, which she declined. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. 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. Jill felt that Katherine was constantly looking over her shoulder and second-guessing her decisions.