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Born | Christel Adnana Mina Khalil November 30, 1987 (age 34) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1993 – present |
Known for | The Young and the Restless as Lily Winters (2002–present) |
Spouse(s) | Stephen Hensley (m. 2008–div. 2011) |
Partner(s) | Sam Restagno (2016–present) |
Children | 1 |
Christel Adnana Mina Khalil (born November 30, 1987) is an American actress.
Background[]
Khalil was born in Los Angeles, California, to a mother of Native American, African American, and European descent and a Pakistani father.[1][2][3] Khalil has stated she identifies as mixed race. She has three older brothers and a younger paternal half-sister.[4] In January 2017, in the wake of President Donald Trump's signing of Executive Order 13769, Khalil revealed that her father is an immigrant from his native country of Pakistan.[5]
Career[]
Khalil is best known for her portrayal as Lily Winters on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. At the 39th Daytime Emmy Awards on June 23, 2012, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series after four nominations in the category.[6] In August 2018, she announced her decision to downgrade from being on contract with the show and instead continue on a recurring basis.[7] Khalil explained the decision was driven by her desire to have more freedom in both her professional and personal life.[8] She continued to make sporadic appearances on the show until being approached by current head writer and co-executive producer Josh Griffith in January 2020, to return to filming on a regular basis.[9]
Khalil has had small roles in movies such as Dragon Fury, Matilda, Interview With the Assassin and White Like the Moon. She voiced Cornelia Hale in W.I.T.C.H., and also appeared on That's So Raven and Malcolm in the Middle, among other shows. Khalil also performed in Los Angeles theater productions before landing her role on The Young and the Restless. In 2012, she was featured in musician Johnny Britt's music video for his single Beautiful Queen.[10] In spring 2018, Khalil co-starred in the independent thriller, Good Deed, which premiered on the Lifetime network in November 2018 under the title Sorority Stalker.[11] In spring 2019, she was cast in the independent comedy We Need To Talk by writer and director Todd Wolfe.[12]
Personal life[]
In September 2008, she married musician Stephen Hensley.[13] The Young and the Restless co-star Elizabeth Hendrickson served as a bridesmaid while Bryton James was a groomsman.[14] Khalil gave birth to their son on April 17, 2010, during an at home water birth.[15][16] Bryton James is his godfather [17] and actress Fadhia Marcelin is his godmother.[18] She and Hensley split in early 2011 and divorced later that year.[19] In 2015, Khalil stated she had been in a relationship with bar runner Ray Wicks for 4 years.[20] Khalil ended the relationship in August 2015.[21][22][23] In the summer of 2018, Khalil stated that she has been in a relationship with Canadian businessman Sam Restagno for years.[24] In 2019, Khalil and her son relocated to Toronto, Ontario to live with Restagno.[25][26] In April 2020, Khalil revealed that she is moving back to Los Angeles with Restagno and her son.[27]
She is best friends with Bryton James, who portrays her character's brother, Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless.[28][29] She is also friends with several former The Young and the Restless co-stars, including Mishael Morgan and Nadine Heimann.[30] In October 2015, she modeled for Heimann's non-profit, True Connection.[31][32]
In June 2015, after the United States Supreme Court's decision on Obergefell v. Hodges, she voiced her support for same-sex marriage.[33] Khalil has said one of her favorite hobbies is traveling because she loves experiencing different cultures and travel makes her feel connected to who she is as a person.[34]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Sinbad Show | Crystal | Television series; Guest role ("My Daughter's Keeper") |
1995 | Dragon Fury | Little Girl | Film |
1996 | Matilda | Child in Classroom | Film |
1996 | Family Matters | Angela | Television series; Guest role ("Karate Kids") |
1997 | You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Christmas Party | Diana | Television film |
1997 | George & Leo | Kid #3 | Television series; Guest role ("The Halloween Show") |
1998 | Milo | Young Claire Mullins | Film |
2002 | Interview with the Assassin | Babysitter | Film |
2002 | White Like the Moon | Nita | Short film |
2003–2004 | That's So Raven | Crystal | Television series; Two episodes ("Smell of Victory", "The Dating Shame") |
2004–2006 | W.I.T.C.H. | Cornelia Hale (voice) | Television series; Main Role; 52 episodes |
2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Kristin Peterson | Television series; Guest role ("Lois Strikes Back") |
2002–2005 2006– |
The Young and the Restless | Lily Winters | Contract role: August 15, 2002 – September 2, 2005, November 7, 2006 – present |
2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Young Woman | Television series; Guest role ("Patriot Acts") |
2012 | 2 Broke Girls | Flirty Girl | Television series; Guest role ("And the Candy Manwich") |
2017 | Chronologia Human | Christel | Film |
2017 | Bedlam | Breanna Wilkinson | Short Film |
2018 | Good Deed/Sorority Stalker | Lauren | Film |
2020 | We Need To Talk | Aly Fulton | Film |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Work | Result |
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Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated | |
2004 | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | Nominated | |
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2005 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Teen | Nominated | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2006 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Won | ||
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2012 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2014 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated |
References[]
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Playing Lily Winters Ashby on The Young and the Restless - Soaps.com". Soaps.sheknows.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
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: . April 25, 2014. - ↑ "Christel Khalil Entry On The Daily Multiracial". dailymultiracial.com.
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: . April 24, 2012. - ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions". Soapoperadigest.com. August 8, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (January 29, 2017). "All Three of Us Are The Daughters of Immigrants". Instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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: - ↑ "Daytime Emmy Awards 2012: Winners List". Hollywoodreporter.com. June 23, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
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: - ↑ "Christel Khalil Announcement". Soapoperadigest.com. August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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: - ↑ "Christel Khalil Guests on Soap Digest Podcast". Soapoperadigest.com. August 31, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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: - ↑ "Christel Khalil On Y&R Return". Soapoperadigest.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
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: - ↑ Johnny Britt "Beautiful Queen" Official Music Video in HD. January 19, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jpfsZ2_hMg.
- ↑ Young, Candace (May 9, 2018). "Christel Khalil in Good Deed". soaps.sheknows.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
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: - ↑ Fairman, Michael (May 29, 2019). "Christel Khalil Cast in Indie Film". Michaelfairmantv.com. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
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: - ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Expecting First Child". People. June 15, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
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: - ↑ Christel Khalil Wedding Photos. "With This Ring".CBS Soaps In Depth. December 8, 2008 pgs.62–67
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Welcomes Son Michael Caden". People. December 27, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (April 17, 2013). "Three Years Ago My Little Star Was Born At Home In a Birthing Tub". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ James, Bryton (November 21, 2015). "Caden I Am Your Godfather". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ Marcelin, Fadhia Carmelle (April 17, 2018). "This Special Guy Turns 8 Today". Instagram. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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: - ↑ Christel Khalil Interview. "Out of the Fire" CBS Soaps In Depth. January 2, 2012 pgs. 60–63.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions in Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. August 24, 2015.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 15, 2015). "Mad Wisdom on How To Break Up". Instagram. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (September 4, 2015). "What One Man Tore Down, Another Conquered". Instagram. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (September 5, 2015). "My Friend Spent The Night With Me Cause I Was Scared To Sleep Alone". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ "You Asked, She Answered: Christel Khalil Answers Your Burning Questions". Soapoperadigest.com. August 8, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
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: - ↑ Christel's Big Move: Soap Ins & Outs. CBS Soaps In Depth. June 24, 2019 pg. 10
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Talks Relocating To Canada". soapoperanews.com. October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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: - ↑ "Christel Khalil On Y&R Return". Soapoperadigest.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 17, 2015). "Happy Birthday to My Best Friend". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
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: - ↑ James, Bryton (November 30, 2015). "Happy Birthday to the Best Sista a Person Could Ask For". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
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: - ↑ Powers, Rebecca (November 30, 2015). "Detroitnews.com Interview with Nadine Heimann". Detroitnews.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (October 20, 2015). "That's a Wrap. Thank You True Connection". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
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: - ↑ "True Connection Apparel". True-Connection.org. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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: - ↑ Khalil, Christel (June 26, 2015). "I Am Beyond Thrilled That Our Country Finally Recognizes Love Is Love". Instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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: - ↑ "Young and the Restless Star Christel Khalil Loves Travel". Globaltv.com. September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
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External links[]
- Christel Khalil at the Internet Movie Database
- Christel Khalil Official Twitter on Twitter.com
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