Christel Khalil

Christel Khalil
Born Christel Adnana Mina Khalil
(1987-11-30) November 30, 1987
Los Angeles, California
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993 – present
Known for The Young and the Restless as Lily Winters (2002–present)
Spouse(s) Stephen Hensley (m. 2008–2011)
Children 1

Christel Adnana Mina Khalil (born November 30, 1987) is an American actress.

Background

Khalil was born in Los Angeles, California, to an African American, Native American and European American mother and a Pakistani father.[1][2][3] Khalil has stated she identifies as mixed race. She has three older brothers and a younger half sister, through her father.[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 Ashby 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. To date, she is the only minority actress in Daytime Emmy history to do so.

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.[6]

Personal life

In 2008, she married musician Stephen Hensley.[7] The Young and the Restless co-star Elizabeth Hendrickson served as a bridesmaid while Bryton James was a groomsman.[8] Khalil gave birth to their son in April 2010, during an at home water birth.[9][10] Bryton James is his godfather [11] and actress Fadhia Marcelin is his godmother.[12] She and Hensley split in early 2011, divorced later that year,[13] and share custody of their son.[14] In 2015, Khalil stated she had been in a relationship with bar runner Ray Wicks for 4 years.[15] Khalil ended the relationship in August 2015.[16][17][18]

Since July 2016, she has been in a relationship with Toronto-based venture capitalist Sam Restagno.[19]

She is best friends with Bryton James, who portrays her character's brother, Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless.[20][21] She is also friends with several former The Young and the Restless co-stars, including: Tammin Sursok,[22] Mishael Morgan and Nadine Heimann.[23] In October 2015, she modeled for Heimann's non-profit, True Connection.[24][25]

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.[26] In June 2015, after the United States Supreme Court's decision on Obergefell v. Hodges, she voiced her support for same-sex marriage.[27]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
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 Ashby 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")

Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Result
2003
 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
2007
 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series Nominated
2008
 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series Won
2009
 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series Nominated
2010
 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

  1. ↑ "Christel Khalil Playing Lily Winters Ashby on The Young and the Restless - Soaps.com". Soaps.sheknows.com. .
  2. ↑ "KEFSKI - Christel Khalil from The Young and the Restless,..." kefskiphoto.com. . April 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Christel Khalil Entry On The Daily Multiracial". dailymultiracial.com. . April 24, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions". Soapoperadigest.com. August 8, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ Khalil, Christel (January 29, 2017). "All Three of Us Are The Daughters of Immigrants". Instagram.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  6. ↑ Johnny Britt "Beautiful Queen" Official Music Video in HD. YouTube. 19 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Expecting First Child – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebrity-babies.com. 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
  8. ↑ Christel Khalil Wedding Photos. "With This Ring".CBS Soaps In Depth. December 8, 2008 pgs.62-67
  9. ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Welcomes Son Michael Caden – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebritybabies.people.com. 2009-12-27. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ James, Bryton (November 21, 2015). "Caden I Am Your Godfather". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  12. ↑ Marcelin, Fadhia Carmelle (April 17, 2018). "This Special Guy Turns 8 Today". Instagram.com. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ Christel Khalil Interview. "Out of the Fire" CBS Soaps In Depth. January 2, 2012 pgs. 60-63.
  14. ↑ "Christel Khalil Mother's Day Interview with Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. May 9, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions in Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. August 24, 2015.
  16. ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 15, 2015). "Mad Wisdom on How To Break Up". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  17. ↑ Khalil, Christel (September 4, 2015). "What One Man Tore Down, Another Conquered". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  18. ↑ 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.
  19. ↑ Khalil, Christel (November 19, 2016). "Took My Canadian On A Hollywood Hike". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  20. ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 17, 2015). "Happy Birthday to My Best Friend". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  21. ↑ James, Bryton (November 30, 2015). "Happy Birthday to the Best Sista a Person Could Ask For". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Tammin Sursok's Baby Shower With Gal Pals". Dailymail.co.uk. October 4, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  23. ↑ Powers, Rebecca (November 30, 2015). "Detroitnews.com Interview with Nadine Heimann". Detroitnews.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  24. ↑ Khalil, Christel (October 20, 2015). "That's a Wrap. Thank You True Connection". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  25. ↑ "True Connection Apparel". True-Connection.org. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  26. ↑ "Young and the Restless Star Christel Khalil Loves Travel". Globaltv.com. September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  27. ↑ 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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