Jill also became caught in a rivalry with Cane's mother, Genevieve Atkinson. Rex's real name was Brian Romalotti, father of Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Gina Roma (Patty Weaver). 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. Billy Abbott, Patrick Murphy and Katherine Chancellor were stunned as Jill explained the news of Cane Ashby's death. [33] Jill's most recent relationship was with Cane Ashby's (Daniel Goddard) father, Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). Jill briefly goes broke after a bank in Cayman Islands where she has stored all her money collapsed. It is eventually learned the Cane is not Jill's son, and that Phillip is really alive and had faked his death and told Cane to come to Genoa City and pretend to be Jill's son. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). ", "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! 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. Jill was curious about his intentions but gave in and allowed him to move into the Chancellor Estate. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. "[29], "My character thinks she's invincible, super-strong, super-tough and doesn't want to show any weaknesses. John got custody of Billy and, unable to bear seeing Jabot Cosmetics under Newman Enterprises' control, they moved to New York City. [7] Dickson returned on June 22, 1987 and ultimately made her final appearance as Jill on June 24, 1987. 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". 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." Chance instructed Jill to keep his presence a secret. He blackmails her into remarrying him as he alludes that he has information on the music box that Katherine once told him. BuddyTV wrote that, "Nothing spells rivalry like the on-going feud between Jill Foster Abbott and Katherine Chancellor. She is a mother and grandmother who wants what is best for her family. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. Kay showed up alive at the wedding and reclaimed her life with Derek. He had been rejected by Jill earlier in the night and shot her after getting drunk. Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. Katherine left Jill a music box, and some clues. "[24] In 1998, Walton's co-star Jeanne Cooper described Jill as "Wile E. Coyote". She soon determined that they were actually fragments of a repressed memory. Liz Foster worked at Mr Chancellor's factory, and Jill worked at a beauty shop, to help support their family, and put her brothers through college. Violet was to place the child with a different family. "[33] The following year, when Jill opened her own nail salon, Mike Jubinville, also of Zap2it, noted that the character had "stepped into a time warp". Soon after, Jill began an affair with Victor Newman and Jill assumed she would certainly be the next Mrs. Newman. 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. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. Jill went on a journey and was reunited with Colin. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. Jill temporairly worked at Billy's magazine but she printed a story that got Billy, the Newmans and Jack Abbott into legal trouble. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. [29] Walton described Jill's romance Sean Bridges (David Lee Russek), who was a young web designer, as a "boy toy". The next day, Kay found out that Jill had married Colin and told Jill that she was against the marriage. 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. Everyone was shocked that she is the daughter of her sworn enemy, and Katherine suffered a heart attack. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. Even though Kay was comforting Jill, she still didn't trust Colin. He divorced Jill. [29] Amid everyone telling Jill that she should stay away from Colin, Walton said: "She's only seeing the good in him. Derek eventually fell in love with Jill, though, which nearly drove Katherine to suicide. 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 turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. Jill helped Katherine to recover and the two eventually resolved their differences. He wanted her to have an abortion but she didn't, and gave birth to Billy Abbott (Billy Miller). Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. John and Jill continuously had arguments and she had an affair with Jed Sanders. In 1980, Jill went to work for Jabot Cosmetics. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. ", "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? Jill ended things with Colin and he was sent to jail for his crimes. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Dickson debuted as the character on the second episode of the series. In the interim, Deborah Adair portrayed Jill. [8][9], In March 2009, speculation arose that Walton had taken a medical leave; however, Nelson Branco of TV Guide Canada reported that she had been asked to accept a salary cut and had decided to leave. "[40] Borden also noted that Jill always wanted a sense of belonging, which prompted her to legally change her name to Jill Fenmore. He is murdered in September by David Chow, devastating Jill. Jabot's owner, John Abbott, was impressed by Jill's abilities, and quickly promoted her to head of merchandising. And, Jill was very moved and touched and shocked from the death of Liz, but full of love for her sister. A broken-hearted William eventually married Gloria. "[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. Cane revealed to Katherine Chancellor and Jill the truth about Blake Joseph. 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. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Katherine found a legal loophole, allowing her to stay on the estate. Phillip turned to drinking. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). "[18], Walton, on Jill's insecurity as a person (2010), Global BC describes Jill as "driven and ambitious". Jill's plan backfired, though, because Katherine Chancellor and Rex eventually fell in love for real. Charlotte then told Kay that Jill was her biological daughter. Jill wanted another child, but John felt he was too old. He later died after driving under the influence, devastating both women. 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. His drinking led him to engage in a one night stand with Nina Webster. 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. Her suspicions about Cane continued to grow and she eventually ordered the exhumation of Phillip's body for genetic testing. Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. She altered her plans when Derek told her he wanted her back. She slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and the car plunged off the road and over a cliff. Colin deleted a message from Cane on Jill's cell phone. Phillip has sex with Nina Webster (Tricia Cast) and she ends up pregnant. Kay had a different maid in the very beginning, but then Esther came along years later. After the shock wore off, however, Jill was convinced that Katherine was Marge seeing as Jill remembered Marge from years ago. And we really didn't have a chance to explore it much, but in real life that happens. But [that] only means shooting here at night to fill in. He also commended Walton and Cooper's portrayal of their characters' rivalry, "To say Walton swam alongside Cooper would be an understatement. She was born September 29, 1957, the same day as Tucker McCall, the son of Katherine Chancellor Murphy. Jill and Victor Newman formulated a plan to destroy Jack and return control of Jabot back to Chancellor Industries. She reunites with John and they married in 1982. John Abbott, also a former schoolmate, recognized Charlotte. Jill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Originally portrayed by Brenda Dickson, when Dickson departed in 1980, the role was first recast with Deborah Adair. Melinda Fee served a temporary recast also in 1984, and Adair briefly reprised the role in 1986 as a fill-in for Dickson. Jill then became romantically involved with Stuart Brooks. He eventually tricked Katherine into revealing that Charlotte had an abortion when she was younger which left her unable to carry children. He also revealed that Cane and Colin knew about it, and Jill realized Colin had been blackmailing Devon. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. The character was originated by Brenda Dickson in 1973 and remained until 1980 before returning in 1983 until 1987. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. They remarried and Jill returned with Colin. She cries and then tells everyone her new plan and how she's going to rule the world. Now I just roll with the punches. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Liz Henderson Foster was the matriarch of The Foster family. She split her estate three ways between Phillip, Billy, and Canedespite the fact that Cane is not her son. Mamie, who wants to protect John, kept an eye on Jill, who had another affair with Jack. Lily completely ignored his feelings on the IPO (and the threat presented by the IPO) and Chancellor isnt her company, but Jills. [27], Jill is known as a businesswoman, after working as a manicurist during her youth. As a result of Katherine's scheme to hold onto her husband, Jill ended up marrying Stuart instead. Walton's portrayal has been met with acclaim, having garnered her two Daytime Emmy Award wins. This time Katherine got a hold of pictures of their tryst. [19][20] Lilana Novakovich of the Toronto Star stated she was "one mean lady",[21] and later noted her to be manipulative. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. Back then Katherine was a chain smoking drunk, who slept with the stable boys. She offered Ji Min a bribe not to marry her daughter but Ji Min declined. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. Billy made sure Colin wasn't just after Jill's money and informs Colin and Jill what he thought about the wedding--he was against it. The couple held their wedding on May 20, 1972, and divorced in 1973. "[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. In addition, Cane was forced to come clean about most of his past to Lily Winters. 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. Mortified, she quickly remarried John, much to the dismay of his children. Dickson briefly vacated the role on June 18, 1987, due to illness. Katherine didn't want to open the box because she thought of Jill as her real daughter. Jill was working at a beauty shop to help support her family, until a regular at the shop, the wealthy Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), hires her as a hairdresser and paid companion. She wanted her estate split three ways between Phillip, Billy Abbott and Cane -- despite the fact that Cane was not her biological son. John Goudas of The Miami News said that the show "flourishes when her character takes center stage," while Nekeeta Borden of Zap2it noted that Jill has always craved a sense of belonging despite her personality. Once the party in the park is finished, Jill leaves the music box there, only for it to be stolen by an unidentified person. However, Abbott family housekeeper, Mamie Johnson (Veronica Redd), seemed to be a thorn in Jill's new marriage. 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. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). 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. [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. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Not long after, Jill was found in her shower, bleeding from a gunshot wound. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. I loved doing that, because that was almost all comedy, all the time. Liz soon succumbed to her illness and passed away on June 18, 2010, with Jill, Snapper and Greg Foster by her side. With the truth about her barrenness about to surface, Charlotte went to the Chancellor Estate and confronted Katherine on May 20, 2003. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. Jill and Katherine fight over custody of her son Phillip, who is now a teenager and had a past of acting out. So much to Jill's dismay, Phillip III lives his high school years at the Chancellor mansion with Kay. Billy Abbott and Brock Reynold's teenage daughter MacKenzie Browning began a romance. Phillip was rushed to the hospital where, on his deathbed, he married Jill. Both Dickson and Walton have characterized her as "manipulative". My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. 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.

Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellors manicurist. Jill agreed in order to ensure a better life for the child. She was a really successful businesswoman. However, Katherine found out and attempted to confront Jill about it. 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 ). In 2008, Katherine retires as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. For years, her son, Billy Abbott, and Katherine's granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning, had been in love in a passionate but platonic relationship. The three main suspects in the shooting are John, Jack, and Katherine. However, his information ends up being a dead end. 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. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. Mamie confessed her love to John; Jill then paid her millions to leave town. David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. [30] Former head writer Kay Alden called her affair with Jack "massive" and it was "devastating to both of them" when it broke up her marriage to John. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse nor Katherine (whom Jill believed to be Marge).