"[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. On June 14, 2010, Jill received word that Liz Foster had fallen ill on her flight to Genoa City. She is very manipulative and feels she is strongly justified in her actions. Jill and Katherine fight over custody of her son Phillip, who is now a teenager and had a past of acting out. Jack confesses so that his affair with her won't become public. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Devon asks Lily to take care of Hilary, and tells Neil that he is going to spend the rest of his life making this up to him. Then it's off the cliff again. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. For years, her son, Billy Abbott, and Katherine's granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning, had been in love in a passionate but platonic relationship. Cane called Jill's cell to plead with her to stop the wedding but to no avail. 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 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. Jill felt that Katherine was constantly looking over her shoulder and second-guessing her decisions. [2] Following the episode where Jill is diagnosed, Walton appeared in a public service announcement urging viewers to visit the American Heart Association website. Goodness knows she's been through the ringer [sic]. He did and, minutes after she arrived, Jill also arrived and was obviously shocked to see her. John got custody of Billy and, unable to bear seeing Jabot Cosmetics under Newman Enterprises' control, they moved to New York City. It is learned that Phillip is gay. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. Jill helped Katherine to recover and the two eventually resolved their differences. Jill evicted Katherine who then found a legal loophole which resulted in Katherine and Jill being forced to live at the Estate together. Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. Yes, Katherine hired Jill as her personal assistant. Kay begged him for a second chance when Phillip refused, Kay purposely drove them off a cliff. Phillip turned to drinking. 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. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. In looking back over the past 16 years, she's gone down a lot of bad roads, for a lot of different reasons. Jill hired a former con man Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker) to seduce Katherine. [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." She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. Eventually Katherine recalled that years ago--unable to accept the fact that Jill had given birth to a child with her deceased husband Phillip Chancellor II--she kidnapped the baby and gave him to a woman named Violet Montgomery whom she met in a bar. They had a bitter custody battle, but John suffered another stroke. To confuse us, the show has thrown out this budding friendship as if it never happened. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. She showed them to John, who then suffered a stroke. Rex's real name was Brian Romalotti, father of Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Gina Roma (Patty Weaver). [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. 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. Phillip later died in a car crash while he was driving under the influence (or so it was believed at the time). However, the true victim was her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. She convinced Patrick Murphy to take her to the Chancellor Estate. As the true Phillip III, he was a native born American citizen and was thus permitted to remain in Genoa City. "[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. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. [6][57] Dickson won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1988 for Outstanding Villainess for the role,[58] and Walton won one for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1994.[6][59]. "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. The character was originated by Brenda Dickson in 1973 and remained until 1980 before returning in 1983 until 1987. "[37] Of working with Cooper, Walton has stated: "I thank God every day for that woman. [7] Dickson returned on June 22, 1987 and ultimately made her final appearance as Jill on June 24, 1987. The real culprit is Sven, a masseur at the Genoa City Hotel. "[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". David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. However, the true victim is her lookalike, Marge Cotrooke. Katherine returned months later alive and is proved to be her by DNA testing. 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." Lily was missing, so Cane went to find her; and Hilary was trapped under debris. 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. In 2003, Liz was diagnosed with a brain tumor and admitted to Jill that she was adopted and that Charlotte Ramsey provided proof that she was Katherine's daughter. Later, she became friends with Katherine Chancellor and was employed as her paid companion. They got a fire going while Neil and Devon worked to free Hilary. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. 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. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. Billy Abbott, Patrick Murphy and Katherine Chancellor were stunned as Jill explained the news of Cane Ashby's death. However, Katherine found out and attempted to confront Jill about it. I would try and keep a steady course with it, and now I can't. In 2012, Jill leaves town for several months to help Phillip in Australia. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Afterward, she didn't ask permission before posting a story on the internet and Billy fired her. Jill also learned of Colin's plot to kidnap Charlie and Matilda Ashby. This time Katherine got a hold of pictures of their tryst. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. However, Abbott family housekeeper, Mamie Johnson (Veronica Redd), seemed to be a thorn in Jill's new marriage. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. They created a forgery to give to the guys, but they eventually found out the truth and threatened Colin. 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. When they found her, she was a drunk and a bounty hunter. Kay offered Jill $1 million for her baby, which she declined. Lily begged Cane to hold on as Cane took his final breath. [52], Walton won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1997 for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Jill,[6][53] and was nominated in 1996, 2000, and 2017. "[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." Thus, it became apparent that Phillip was Jill's biological son not Cane and that Cane was a fraud. 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. Jack rescued her and Sven escaped. 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. Liz revealed him to be Neil Fenmore, the father of Lauren Fenmore Baldwin. In 2008, Katherine retires as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. He blackmails her into remarrying him as he alludes that he has information on the music box that Katherine once told him. Katherine left Genoa City once again when the second DNA tests came in saying she and Jill were not mother and daughter. [32] Several years later, Walton said that John was one of the character's "best matches" because "Jill had a real love and respect for him I just don't think she had the physical passion for him so she got restless. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. Jill turned Colin into the police when she learned that he had blown up Genevieve's house. 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. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). Knowing she was dying, Liz told Snapper the truth about Jill's birth family. An angry Larry walked in on a Jabot meeting and emptied a box of Jill's sex toys onto the table. She has the tumor successfully removed and leaves town indefinitely with Murphy. 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. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. 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. [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. "[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. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Can Jill find love with Colin, or will her newest dalliance lead to heartbreak? Katherine, having little memory, couldn't disprove Jill's theory and was arrested for both trespassing and fraud. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. Jill continued to deny it and even insulted Larry. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. He later died after driving under the influence, devastating both women. 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. 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. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. Unfortunately, their romance ended tragically when Rex spooked a prowler in the middle of the night and was subsequently shot. 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. BuddyTV wrote that, "Nothing spells rivalry like the on-going feud between Jill Foster Abbott and Katherine Chancellor. She said: "Liz dies within a week and all of a sudden it's, 'I am a Fenmore'. Mamie found out and told John, ending the marriage. 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. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a She was around Katherine with her rich society country club friends, and she had this deep feeing of inadequacy, and that is where I think it all stems up. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. Walton said that, "From my point of view, I think that Lauren has a really big heart; she's a naturally lovely person. He stated: "Walton played each scene in this Bette Davis-like emotional marathon of a week. Lauren finally gave in to Jill's demands and gave her half of Fenmore's. She offered Jill $1 million in exchange for the baby she was carrying. "[18], Walton, on Jill's insecurity as a person (2010), Global BC describes Jill as "driven and ambitious". Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed. In reality, Katherine had been replaced by a look alike Marge Cotrooke who pushed Rex away. Jill stumbled to Lauren's door where she explained that she and Lauren shared the same father, Neil Fenmore. [44] But eventually Phillip and Jill (who was a virgin) gave into their feelings and made love. She is a multidimensional character with a lot of fire, and a great capacity to be soft and vulnerable. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. 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 she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Jill vowed she wouldn't rest until she got control of Chancellor. She is on a roller coaster though, I will say that much. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. [3] Goudas praised Dickson, noting that, "Y&R flourishes when her character takes center stage. In early 2007, Katherine Chancellor began to have disturbing nightmares involving a baby. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. [23], In 1994, Walton described her character as, "Very much like a latter-day Scarlett O'Hara. Katherine Chancellor allowed ex-con Larry Warton to move in and do some work around the house. Jill also became caught in a rivalry with Cane's mother, Genevieve Atkinson. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. The Young and the Restless Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. "[40] Borden also noted that Jill always wanted a sense of belonging, which prompted her to legally change her name to Jill Fenmore. Katherine found a legal loophole, allowing her to stay on the estate. Cane wanted to tell both Katherine and Jill but Colin told him not to and threatened to kill Jill if Cane told the truth. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. [41] In the weeks leading up to this, she had been experiencing feelings of warmth and jaw aching. 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. He married Katherine, but Jill then wanted Rex for herself and convinced him to divorce Katherine. The investigation proved that David Chow murdered him to pay off some of his gambling debts (associated with the mob). Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.
Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. Derek eventually fell in love with Jill, though, which nearly drove Katherine to suicide. Neil said that they can burn all the photos, except the ones of him and Lily. Soon after, Jill began an affair with Victor Newman and Jill assumed she would certainly be the next Mrs. Newman. Jill got Derek drunk and then married him. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. John and Jill continuously had arguments and she had an affair with Jed Sanders. The other day, we were filming some confrontational scenes, and Jess [Walton] says, 'Doesn't it feel good?' WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. Phillip returned from the dead. Walton conceded that the analogy is true, saying that Jill is in "constant turmoil". It led to Collin finding a safe deposit box with a letter from Katherine and a ring from Phillip for Jill. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. After Colin's lies are exposed, Jill locks him in the attic and refuses to let him out until he owns up to his lies, which he eventually does and they patch things up. WebShe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her father Frank Walton, and her mother. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Devon eventually decides to go for help. [11] She later clarified her departure as having to do with "family and this economy". Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. Colin worked with Jill to decipher Katherine's clues. Unbeknownst to her, he is Cane's biological father and the head of an organized crime syndicate in Australia. 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. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. Executive producer Mal Young felt that the character of Jill was the "perfect choice to show how a woman's life can dramatically change as a result of heart disease." 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. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill She cries and then tells everyone her new plan and how she's going to rule the world. Footage of Dickson as Jill appears in the film Taxi Driver. However, she never loved him. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. [37] Nancy Reichardt of the Los Angeles Times noted that the characters were acting out of character; she wrote: "Katherine's breast cancer scare was touching and seeing Katherine and Jill come together added an intriguing new dimension to their relationship. They were forced to break up Billy and Mackenzie from marrying, because them being mother and daughter meant that Mac and Billy are cousins. Gloria Abbott, who wanted Will for his money, drugged Ji Min Kim and Jill with libido pills and arranged for William to walk in on them. Jill ended things with Colin and he was sent to jail for his crimes. 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 ).