She feeds me. 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. She cheated on him again with Jack. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. As the true Phillip III, he would be a native-born American citizen and is thus permitted to remain in Genoa City. Afterward, all of Katherine's loved ones receive letters from her that were to be delivered on the one-year anniversary of her death. She is like a shot in the arm when you see her in the morning. Afterward, she didn't ask permission before posting a story on the internet and Billy fired her. Cane bonded with Katherine and Jill. [41] Young knew that the soap opera had to be "very responsible", stating: "We did not want to sensationalize this. In 1980, Jill went to work for Jabot Cosmetics. Then it's off the cliff again. Jill refused to believe this at first, DNA testing of the corpse in Phillip III's grave confirms that he was not Jill's biological son. Mortified, Jill quickly found her way back into John's heart and they remarried much to his children's dismay. [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. Dickson briefly vacated the role on June 18, 1987, due to illness. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore. The next day, Kay found out that Jill had married Colin and told Jill that she was against the marriage. She was the adopted daughter of Bill and Liz Foster. She had an affair with Derek Thurston (Joe Ladue) and later romanced Stuart Brooks (Robert Colbert), whose wife Jennifer had just died. In May 1980, Bond Gideon briefly took over before Adair portrayed the character for an additional three years, from 1980 to 1983. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Jill found a blue necklace that Katherine and left for her, and Colin otter to steal it to pay back some guys he owned money to. [49] Of Jill's long-standing feud with Katherine, Global TV wrote: "Katherine vs. Jill The ongoing feud between Katherine Chancellor and Jill Foster Abbott sets a record as daytime's longest rivalry. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. "[29], Walton said that "Jill is attracted to powerful men" but is a "bossy little lady" who isn't going to "buckle under" to them. 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. WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). The police questioned Colin Atkinson and Jill. In 2003, Liz Foster was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Just before they married, Katherine revealed she was still alive and Jill lost Derek again. "[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. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. I'm having too much fun with her. She also described Jill as being "so strong" and "such a survivor". Katherine and Rex remarried. However, she never loved him. Jill evicted Katherine who then found a legal loophole which resulted in Katherine and Jill being forced to live at the Estate together. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Give him Hamilton-Winters back and deal with it. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.
Ms. Dickson has worked with Bob Hope, singing and dancing in his 1971 Christmas Show. Colin eventually came to clean to Jill, and she agreed to help him. In late December 2008, Katherine finally regained enough memories to realize she was the real Katherine Chancellor, not Marge Cotroke. Jack rescued her and Sven escaped. He had been rejected by Jill earlier in the night, and after getting drunk stole the gun from Gina's Restaurant. In addition to being mortified to learn that she was the daughter of her sworn enemy, this revelation presented another crisis for Jill. Rex eventually was shot and killed while Jill began romancing John again. So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Billy did not like that Jill had made Cane CEO of Jabot over him. His drinking led him to engage in a one night stand with Nina Webster. [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." 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. [23], In 1994, Walton described her character as, "Very much like a latter-day Scarlett O'Hara. Mamie, who wants to protect John, kept an eye on Jill, who had another affair with Jack. WebIn June 2010, when Jill's adoptive mother, Liz Foster (Julianna McCarthy), died, it was then learned that her biological father was Neil Fenmore. This time, a key was found hidden in a secret compartment. Goodness knows she's been through the ringer [sic]. David Chow, Chancellor Industries and Brothers, Phillip Is Missing, Phillip's Return and Tucker McCall, Katherine's death, Colin returns, reclaiming Chancellor Industries. "[40] Borden also noted that Jill always wanted a sense of belonging, which prompted her to legally change her name to Jill Fenmore. Katie Abbott Newman (Sienna Mercuri) is the daughter of Billy and Victoria. She is very manipulative and feels she is strongly justified in her actions. Her true biological son was revealed to be Cane Ashby, an Australian national whose visa had expired and who was fighting deportation. Later that day, Nina Webster brought Jill to her bedroom where a presumed dead Chance Chancellor was waiting to greet her. He fought his alcoholism with help from both Katherine and Jill, along with Christine Blair. Derek's ex-wife Suzanne Lynch (Ellen Weston) arrives in town and wanted him back. Jill found out that Colin was married to a woman named Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis), Cane's mother. In 1987, when asked if she would ever leave the character of Jill again, Dickson stated: "I'm planning to branch out, maybe even a miniseries. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. A horrified Jill and John Abbott tried to stop the wedding but they were too late. My first thought as Jill is, 'I actually know who my blood is, and I have a sister.' And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse's nor Katherine's (whom Jill believed to be Marge). In reality, Katherine had been replaced by a look alike Marge Cotrooke who pushed Rex away. Even though Kay was comforting Jill, she still didn't trust Colin. The soap opera issued a casting call for Jill, describing her as "late '50s, Caucasian, female. In October 2008, for the first time Jill had both her sons Cane Ashby and Billy Abbott at home. In early 2007, Katherine Chancellor began to have disturbing nightmares involving a baby. Katherine found out and, using what control over the company she still had, fired Jill. The other day, we were filming some confrontational scenes, and Jess [Walton] says, 'Doesn't it feel good?' [2] For this storyline, the soap opera partnered with the American Heart Association in order to highlight the issue of women's heart health. But "Upon Phillip's return from the Dominican Republic, a stone sober Katherine met him at the airport and offered to drive him home." So, that makes Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) his great-uncle. Jill also became caught in a rivalry with Cane's mother, Genevieve Atkinson. He stated: "Walton played each scene in this Bette Davis-like emotional marathon of a week. However, Katherine was gone--replaced by her look-a-like Marge Cotroke. For years, her son, Billy Abbott, and Katherine's granddaughter, Mackenzie Browning, had been in love in a passionate but platonic relationship. In the beginning, the then 18 year old Jill, was trying to help her. 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. Jill temporairly worked at Billy's magazine but she printed a story that got Billy, the Newmans and Jack Abbott into legal trouble. Now I just roll with the punches. Neil takes the map and leaves to get help himself. It is learned that Phillip is gay. In 2003, Jill's birth certificate confirmed the year of her birth as September 29, 1957. After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Colin and Jill rushed to Cane's side. "[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". Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Fictional character from the American CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, "New Storyline For 'Young & Restless' Icon Jill Abbott Atkinson May Save Lives", "Bad girl gets thanked with high ratings", "Five Things That Happened Today In Soap History", "Jess Walton walks out over pay cut issue", "Jess Walton walks, ultimately resigns with Y&R", "Hope's health worries her friends and family", "Jess Walton back to Y&R for "great story", "The Jess Walton Interview The Young and the Restless", "It's definitely a case of 'Mommy Dearest', "Soaps.com Chats With The Young And The Restless's Jess Walton", "Jill-ted Lover: Has Jill Met Her Match In Colin on Y&R? Katherine left Jill a music box, and some clues. I have never had that much to do with Lauren, really. Jill even insulted Larry, causing him to show up at a Jabot board meeting and expose the affair. 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. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. '"[38] Lilana Novakovich of The Record noted that the rivalry between the two women has "outlived most marriages". She split her estate three ways between Phillip, Billy, and Canedespite the fact that Cane is not her son. They broke up after she cheated on him with his son. But [that] only means shooting here at night to fill in. Cane was shot and "killed" on the day of her wedding to Colin, however it was actually Caleb (Cane's twin) that died. She has two adoptive brothers, Snapper and Greg, and one half sister, Lauren Fenmore . And his grandmother is Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). 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. My mom is incredibly hardworking and driven, two qualities that I have noticed and hope I can someday live up to. 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. That's why she is in such pain and why she is drinking. Now, she's questioning everything about herself. 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. Katherine Chancellor allowed ex-con Larry Warton to move in and do some work around the house. 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. Additionally, he described Jill as a "two-timing, self-absorbed, vindictive little witch" who fans always sympathize with. Ultimately, Jill's DNA matched neither the corpse nor Katherine (whom Jill believed to be Marge). She also starred in the 2018 movie Christmas with a View. WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. Kay begged him for a second chance when Phillip refused, Kay purposely drove them off a cliff. Later, Jill found a letter from Phillip Chancellor II which named her the sole owner of the Chancellor Estate; she evicted Katherine. John dumped her and she filed a sexual harassment suit worth $10,000 against Jack when he will not be with her. When she debuted, Jill was an 18-year-old manicurist working to support her struggling family. WebJill has been reunited with her real son, Cane Ashby, and made peace with her mother over the matter. Walton conceded that the analogy is true, saying that Jill is in "constant turmoil". WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Nancy Brown of The Huffington Post noted: "In typical fashion, she blamed the warmth on others keeping the heat turned up and dismissed the jaw pain to likely grinding her teeth at night. He also commended Walton and Cooper's portrayal of their characters' rivalry, "To say Walton swam alongside Cooper would be an understatement. On February 2, 2011, Jill told Billy Abbott her news about Colin. She is the only character to have been on the show since the beginning. The girls are at it again! WebBrenda Dickson originated the role of Jill Foster Abbott on The Young and the Restless (1973) where she worked for almost 12 years. Tucker refused to hire her. Colin deleted a message from Cane on Jill's cell phone. She slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and the car plunged off the road and over a cliff. 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. 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. 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. Phillip returned from the dead. Dickson debuted as the character on the second episode of the series. A broken-hearted William eventually married Gloria. Jill developed real feelings for Ji Min develop genuine feelings, they plan to marry. 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. Jill quickly began an affair with him but wanted to keep it a secret because Larry was "beneath her". She lets it out, so it does not fester in there. Despite Michael Baldwin's attempts to get them to at least talk, Lauren had no intention of ever accepting Jill as a sister. After being admitted to the hospital, Jill reunited with Liz as well as her adoptive brother, Snapper Foster, who had been given permission to treat Liz at Genoa City Memorial Hospital. He was really in love with her mother Liz, but Jill tricked him into marriage following a one-night stand. Lily completely ignored his feelings on the IPO (and the threat presented by the IPO) and Chancellor isnt her company, but Jills. 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. Phillip has sex with Nina Webster (Tricia Cast) and she ends up pregnant. Once Jill had snagged and married John Abbott, and she could afford it, Phillip was shipped off to a Swiss boarding school. However, the meaning of the music box remains unknown to everyone. When Cane came to tell her that he was leaving town, Jill called Michael Baldwin to a meeting for changing her will. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. She soon determined that they were actually fragments of a repressed memory. She stated: "She gets the anvil dropped on her head and falls off the cliff. [35] Walton said that Colin was a "good match" for Jill and she hoped that she could "reform" him. This time Katherine got a hold of pictures of their tryst. 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. Lauren finally gave in to Jill's demands and gave her half of Fenmore's. The two women did a backstroke even Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps would have to admire, during their 26 years as acting partners," he wrote. "[36] In 1993, Katherine was diagnosed with breast cancer and shared several tender scenes with Jill. WebIt was always thought that Jill Foster was born the youngest child of Liz and Bill Foster. She rejected Katherine's affection despite this, and their feud is reignited. Theo Vanderway (Tyler Johnson) is not an Abbott by blood, but connected to the family just as Ashley is through Dina. Knowing she was dying, Liz told Snapper the truth about Jill's birth family. John Abbott's widow Gloria Abbott (Judith Chapman) also wanted Will, and drugged Ji Min Kim (Eric Steinberg) and Jill with libido pills and arranged for William to walk in on them. She is on a roller coaster though, I will say that much. In 2008 Katherine Chancellor retired as CEO of Chancellor Industries and made Jill her successor. And she sometimes did her hair and nails too. [29] Amid everyone telling Jill that she should stay away from Colin, Walton said: "She's only seeing the good in him. That hate thing is baseless now. Jill wanted to have a baby though John felt he was too old. Soon after, Jill began an affair with Victor Newman and Jill assumed she would certainly be the next Mrs. Newman. "[50], In 2008, Tommy Garrett of Canyon News awarded Walton a "Daytime Gold Standard" for her portrayal. WebShe was the mother of Snapper, Greg and Jill . She comforted Jill who was heartbroken over Cane's death because she loved him like a son. Jill agreed in order to ensure a better life for the child. 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. And the crew is like: 'Good! Walton, who classes her as a "savvy businesswoman", has opined she is similar to Gone with the Wind character Scarlett O'Hara. [29], Jill is known for her feud with Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper), which took place over four decades. 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. ", "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. She attempted to reunite with Derek because Katherine was presumed dead. Jill and Katherine's friendship turned to animosity as they fought over men, including Katherine's husband Phillip Chancellor II. Phillip divorced Kay so he could marry Jill. 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. The answer was obvious: my mother, Jill Abbott. Jill and Phillip engaged in sex resulting in a pregnancy. [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. 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. They got a fire going while Neil and Devon worked to free Hilary. While giving Phillip a ride in her car, Katherine begged him for a second chance. She is raised by her mother, Liz Foster, and her two older brothers, Snapper (William Gray Espy) and Greg (James Houghton). Jill hired a former con man Rex Sterling (Quinn Redeker) to seduce Katherine. [41] In the weeks leading up to this, she had been experiencing feelings of warmth and jaw aching. 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. Jill was devastated. With the truth about her barrenness about to surface, Charlotte went to the Chancellor Estate and confronted Katherine on May 20, 2003. Jess was, however, raised in Toronto, Canada. 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. So, you can see that Chance Chancellor has deep ties to the character canvas and legacy families. In 2010, Jill discovered she is the daughter of Neil Fenmore (Jim Storm). 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 ). However, the supposed mother-daughter connection between Katherine and Jill would mean that Mackenzie and Billy were first cousins. Liz died in hospital with her children by her side. To confuse us, the show has thrown out this budding friendship as if it never happened. 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 family struggles to make ends meet and things aren't easy when their father, Bill abandons them. 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. WebJill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. She always shoved any feeling of love down. Cane returns with Lily in his arms, but she is still mad at those that lied to her. 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. However, the true victim is her lookalike, Marge Cotrooke. They remarried and Jill returned with Colin. Jill began a romantic relationship with William Bardwell, the District Attorney, who had just inherited a fortune from his late uncle. 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. 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. Murphy later returns to Genoa City alone, revealing Katherine died while they were away. Jill also learned of Colin's plot to kidnap Charlie and Matilda Ashby. Lauren rejected her and they form a bitter feud; they eventually calmed down and became closer. Jess Walton Husband Jess was previously married to Bruce Davison. Thus, it became apparent that Phillip was Jill's biological son not Cane and that Cane was a fraud. Thus, William Foster Abbott was born in 1993. Jill learned that Kay knew that Chance was alive for months and Jill started to lose it. John and Jill continuously had arguments and she had an affair with Jed Sanders. "[2] She is subsequently diagnosed with heart disease and blocked arteries, something she struggles to accept. [48] Head writer Josh Griffith stated that he "adores" Walton, saying that he's "always thought Jill was an integral character to the show". 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. The feud got even worse when Jill filed a lawsuit asking for a portion of the Fenmore estate. Lily begged Cane to hold on as Cane took his final breath. On June 10, 2009, it was revealed that "Langley" was indeed Phillip and was still very much alive (unknown to everyone except Cane). Their marriage was later declared invalid after Genevieve Atkinson (Genie Francis) revealed that she and Colin were still married. After seducing him, she faked a pregnancy and they planned to marry. Liz worked hard in a menial factory assembly line job at Chancellor Industries ever since her husband Bill [14][15] She made her return on November 2, 2012. She also asks them to throw a party and celebrate, which they do. Jill and Katherine then fought over Jill's son, Phillip Chancellor III, who was now a teenager. Jill managed to get Stuart to marry her, but he dumped her after she faked a The plane crashed due to the storm, leaving everyone injured and disoriented. As Liz took a turn for the worse, she confessed to Snapper that she had been aware of the identity of Jill's biological father for quite some time (presumably con woman Charlotte Ramsey also had prior knowledge). William married Gloria. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). "[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 Liz died, Snapper told Jill informed Jill of her true parentage. He had a criminal past, angering Katherine, who was protective of Jill. Jill became engaged to Australian businessman Colin Atkinson (Tristan Rogers). After she became pregnant, he urged her to have an abortion because he was too old to become a father, but she refused. Katherine was furious with Jill upon learning that her daughter was planning on eloping with Ji Min. When he discovered she was already pregnant, he insisted she have an abortion but Jill couldn't do it. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. She tried taking it lightly and cavalierly, but then it starts to sink in and get serious. Walton stated: "Liz was the dream mother for Jill. Jill had an affair with Tucker McCall unaware that he was actually Katherine Chancellor's son (whom she gave away at birth) out for revenge. When John passed away, he was none the wiser about his daughter's true paternity. 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. Jill eventually remarried when she wed John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), another much older, wealthy man and she had his son, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson). John did wonder if the baby, named Billy Abbott, might actually be Victor's, since he knew they had been together earlier. For nearly 27 years, these two women have been constantly getting in the way of the each other's happiness. [39] Cooper stated: "The audience both young and old relate to the Kay/Jill relationship". This woman is a smart and confident CEO of a successful company. Bell. 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. Jill is the birth daughter of Neil Fenmore and Unknown woman. Naturally, hes related to Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) who is his great-grandmother. Soon after, though, Sean moved away to New York City. Jill turned down Katherines offer of $1 million for her child, and gave birth to Phillip Chancellor III. Of the character's possible pairing with Colin, she added: "I, for one, hope that Maria Arena Bell and Co. keep Colin in Genoa City and surprise us all by making him a dream lover for Jill. "[10] However, soon after, Walton was able to sign a new contract to continue her portrayal of Jill. She later romanced David Mallory, Derek Thurston, and Stuart Brooks. 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. Four years later, Katherine uncovers repressed memories of kidnapping Phillip III years ago just after he was born and switching him with another baby. Leave your company in the hands of Jill! WebJill Foster Abbott ( Jess Walton) wanted a baby with her then-husband, John Abbott ( Jerry Douglas ). Jill was curious about his intentions but gave in and allowed him to move into the Chancellor Estate. Kay was awarded temporary custody, but she was denied the right to adopt him.who is jill abbott's mother
