Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Colin and Jill rushed to Cane's side. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. Lauren was really awful a few times, and that just came out of her pain. Jill refused to believe this at first but DNA testing of Phillip III's remains confirmed that he was not Jill's biological son. Critics have described her as both vindictive and a vixen. 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. 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". John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. Unaware that they were supposedly blood relatives, the young couple was married while a paralyzed Katherine could do nothing but watch. [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. He said he had faked his death because he suspected that he was gay and wasn't happy with his life. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. [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. Jack finally confessed to the crime in order to prevent his affair with Jill from becoming public. He eventually tricked Katherine into revealing that Charlotte had an abortion when she was younger which left her unable to carry children. Mamie found out and told John, ending the marriage. 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. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Jill and Ji Min developed genuine feelings for each other. Jill found out that Colin was married to a woman named Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis), Cane's mother. In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. Lily completely ignored his feelings on the IPO (and the threat presented by the IPO) and Chancellor isnt her company, but Jills. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. ", "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? [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. 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. Her true biological son was revealed to be Cane Ashby, an Australian national whose visa had expired and who was fighting deportation. David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. The marriage was declared invalid thanks to Katherine who then kicked the Fosters off of the Chancellor Estate. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . 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. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Jill decided she wanted to run Chancellor industries, and attempted to buy it back from Victor, Colin blackmailed Devon Hamilton for the money to buy back Chancellor, but Victor wouldn't budge. Katherine was furious with Jill upon learning that her daughter was planning on eloping with Ji Min. When Lauren came back to the store, Lauren and Jill found some common ground when it came to discussing business. However, the meaning of the music box remains unknown to everyone. Jill tries for months to figure out the meaning of the music box and finally decides to sell it online, only to have Esther (Kate Linder) buy it back for her as she believes it truly means something. 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. The man bore a startling resemblance to the supposedly deceased Phillip Chancellor III. 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. Later, Jill found a letter from Phillip Chancellor II which named her the sole owner of the Chancellor Estate; she evicted Katherine. Jill's plan backfired, though, because Katherine Chancellor and Rex eventually fell in love for real. The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. It led to Collin finding a safe deposit box with a letter from Katherine and a ring from Phillip for Jill. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. 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. Jill also became caught in a rivalry with Cane's mother, Genevieve Atkinson. Whether it's over men, money, or the custody of a child, Katherine and Jill are always in direct competition. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. It was the only time they had ever sex, but Jill became pregnant. 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 would try and keep a steady course with it, and now I can't. Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. This was especially true when it came to Chancellor subsidiary Jabot Cosmetics' new CEO, Nikki Newman. Soon after, though, Sean moved away to New York City. Jill Foster Abbott Fenmore (previously Chancellor, Reynolds, Brooks, Thurston, Sterling and Atkinson) is a fictional character on The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Jess Walton since June 1987. "[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. Soon after, Jill began an affair with Victor Newman and Jill assumed she would certainly be the next Mrs. Newman. In September 2007, Ji Min Kim was murdered before he could marry Jill. Lauren rejected her and they form a bitter feud; they eventually calmed down and became closer. "[37] Of working with Cooper, Walton has stated: "I thank God every day for that woman. Kay showed up alive at the wedding and reclaimed her life with Derek. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. 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. [3] Goudas praised Dickson, noting that, "Y&R flourishes when her character takes center stage. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. On June 14, 2010, Jill received word that Liz Foster had fallen ill on her flight to Genoa City. Jack rescued her and Sven escaped. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Derek eventually fell in love with Jill, though, which nearly drove Katherine to suicide. She offered Ji Min a bribe not to marry her daughter but Ji Min declined. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. 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." She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . Jill divorced John in 1986 and gets 20% of Jabot in their settlement, and a seat on the board of directors after threatening to sell her story turning it into a novel or film. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Jill and Colin return soon after to find the box missing, but Colin convinces her to finally let go of it. [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. In January 2011, Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson. She later rejected the offer and had the money returned after giving birth to her son, Phillip Chancellor III in 1976. Bell. "[10] However, soon after, Walton was able to sign a new contract to continue her portrayal of Jill. [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). Years later, the box was found. She comforted Jill who was heartbroken over Cane's death because she loved him like a son. In 2012, Jill leaves town for several months to help Phillip in Australia. 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. Jill continued to deny it and even insulted Larry. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. In late December 2008, Katherine finally regained enough memories to realize she was the real Katherine Chancellor, not 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. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. [11] She later clarified her departure as having to do with "family and this economy". Colin found Neil's briefcase, and opened it. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. 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. Then it's off the cliff again. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. However, Jill began seeing John Abbott again and Katherine returned. "[18] Walton noted that Jill was finally happy to have a blood relative through Neil's other daughter, Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman). 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. [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. On April 4, 2019, it was announced that Walton will once again return to Y&R, this time for the Neil Winters tribute episodes, she will first appear on April 25. John Abbott, also a former schoolmate, recognized Charlotte. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. Jill got Derek drunk and then married him. Jill went on a journey and was reunited with Colin. However, the true victim is her lookalike, Marge Cotrooke. Jill did a lot of foolish things, but she was a savvy businesswoman." They had a bitter custody battle, but John suffered another stroke. 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." Jill later romances David Mallory, who was the recipient of her late father Bill's eye cornea. John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. 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. "[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. Thus, Katherine's claim about her true identity was bolstered and it was proven conclusively that Katherine and Jill were not biological mother and daughter after all. Jill wanted another child, but John felt he was too old. It is learned that Phillip is gay. Once the party in the park is finished, Jill leaves the music box there, only for it to be stolen by an unidentified person. She'll survive this one and, hopefully, maybe this time she'll learn something from it." She is like a shot in the arm when you see her in the morning. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Billy Abbott, Patrick Murphy and Katherine Chancellor were stunned as Jill explained the news of Cane Ashby's death. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill "[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. Jill changed her name to Fenmore and now had access to half of everything Fenmore, including Lauren's boutique. [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." Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Katherine and Jill flew back to Genoa City with JoJo and she caused lots of trouble from the minute she arrived. This woman is a smart and confident CEO of a successful company. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. [40] The sisters were initially bitter towards each other having to share half of the Fenmore Boutique, but have since gotten closer. 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. "[47] Jamey Giddens, also of Zap2it, described her portrayal as "cheesetastic". Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. Dickson returned to the role on September 8, 1983. Jill quickly began an affair with him but wanted to keep it a secret because Larry was "beneath her". 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. She showed them to John, who then suffered a stroke. You wanna go broke? 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. Later, she became friends with Katherine Chancellor and was employed as her paid companion. Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. She had an affair with Derek Thurston (Joe Ladue) and later romanced Stuart Brooks (Robert Colbert), whose wife Jennifer had just died. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. She reunites with John and they married in 1982. He divorced her, and married Jill, but the real Katherine finally returned and reunited with Rex. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.
Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. "[2] She is subsequently diagnosed with heart disease and blocked arteries, something she struggles to accept. She slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and the car plunged off the road and over a cliff. She is very manipulative and feels she is strongly justified in her actions. She wanted her estate split three ways between Phillip, Billy Abbott and Cane -- despite the fact that Cane was not her biological son. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. 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. 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. The character is considered an icon on the soap opera,[2] and has been described as an integral part of the series. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance. "[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". She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Jill ended things with Colin and he was sent to jail for his crimes. He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. Victoria and Lauren were caught off guard when they learned about Jill's wedding. Unknown to her, he was not only a criminal but also Cane Ashby's biological father. ", "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. 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. 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. Billy Abbott and Brock Reynold's teenage daughter MacKenzie Browning began a romance. [27], Jill is known as a businesswoman, after working as a manicurist during her youth. But in 2003 it was disclosed that Jill was adopted. 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. [33] Jill's most recent relationship was with Cane Ashby's (Daniel Goddard) father, Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). In it were divorce papers and photos of Neil's family. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. [17], "There is a basic insecurity that came from her being the housekeeper's daughter. It used to be, This month I like her this month I hate her. Now, it's more from moment to moment. Katherine didn't want to open the box because she thought of Jill as her real daughter. 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. [18] She romanced many of Katherine's husbands, including Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker).