Christel Khalil Hensley
Christel Khalil joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in July 2002 as Lily Winters. She left Y&R in September 2005, returning to the series in November 2006. Khalil's feature film credits include a starring role in "White Like the Moon," as well as supporting roles in "Interview with the Assassin," "Milo the Kid," "Matilda" and "Dragonfury." She provided the voice of Cornelia Hale in the animated television series "W.I.T.C.H." Khalil also guest starred on "Malcolm in the Middle" and "That's So Raven."
In 2003 and 2004, Khalil was nominated for a Young Artists Award, which recognizes Hollywood's teen and child stars, for "Best Performance in a TV Series." She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the category of "Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series" in 2004, 2006 and 2010. In 2008, Khalil received her first NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama," an award for which she was also nominated in the same category in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009.
Khalil lives Los Angeles. She has a son, Michael. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, singing and horseback riding. Her birthday is November 30.
The Young and the Restless
Lily Winters
August 15, 2002 to
September 2, 2005;
November 7, 2006 to Present
W.I.T.C.H.
Cornelia Hale
2006
Malcolm in the Middle
Kristin
2006
That's So Raven
Crystal
2003-2004
George & Leo
1997
Family Matters
Angela
1996
Interview with the Assassin
Babysitter
2002
Milo
Young Claire Mullins
1998
You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Christmas Party
Diana
1997
Matilda
child in classroom
1996
The Dragon Fury
little girl
1995
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actress (2012)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (
2020)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012,
2014)
Image Awards Winner, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2008)
Image Awards Nomination, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California
DATE OF BIRTH: November 30, 1987
HEIGHT: 5'3"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
CHILDREN: Michael Caden Hensley [Apr 17, 2010; weighed in at 6 lbs., 6 oz.]
News Archive: Khalil out, Y&R scrambles to recast Lily. [Jul 25, 2005]
News Archive: Y&R's search for Lily hits a roadblock. [Nov 14, 2005]
News Archive: Newcomer named as Khalil's successor for role of Lily. [Jan 10, 2006]
News Archive: Sherwood let go, Khalil returning as Y&R's Lily. [Sep 28, 2006]
News Archive: Khalil, husband expecting first child. [Jan 11, 2010]
News Archive: Khalil, husband welcome a baby boy. [Apr 19, 2010]
News Archive: Khalil back on the ballot in 2010 Daytime Emmy nominations. [May 12, 2010]
News Archive: After four tries, Khalil finally wins first Emmy. [Jun 23, 2012]
News Archive: Fan club says casting call for "Sally" means Khalil leaving Y&R. [Aug 22, 2012]
News Archive: Y&R EP says talks with Khalil has resumed. [Aug 27, 2012]
News Archive: Deal reached to keep Khalil as Y&R's Lily. [Sep 25, 2012]
News Archive: Christel Khalil on Cane and Lily's rough patch: "Finally!" [Apr 23, 2015]
News Archive: Daytime stars challenge Hollywood celebs to join the genre [May 5, 2015]
News Archive: Stars open up about their most life-changing moments [May 6, 2015]
News Archive: WATCH: Y&R's Joshua Morrow, Christel Khalil, and Melissa Claire Egan help The Price Is Right's Yodely Guy find a new career [May 16, 2016]
News Archive: Y&R reveals new cast photo in celebration of 11,000th episode [Jul 19, 2016]
News Archive: Y&R recasts Cane and Lily's son, Charlie [Nov 28, 2016]
News Archive: Y&R's Christel Khalil drops to recurring so she can "explore new things" [Aug 27, 2018]
News Archive: Y&R's Christel Khalil on why she dropped to recurring status [Sep 17, 2018]
News Archive: Sorority Stalker features soap opera stars Christel Khalil, Haley Pullos and Lauren Koslow [Nov 8, 2018]
News Archive: Daniel Goddard shares exciting secret: Christel Khalil is back at Y&R [Dec 1, 2018]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless' Christel Khalil shooting comedy film [Jun 12, 2019]
News Archive: Christel Khalil returns to The Young and the Restless [Sep 26, 2019]
News Archive: END OF AN ERA: Today marks Cane and Lily's final episode on The Young and the Restless [Oct 25, 2019]
News Archive: Christel Khalil makes return to The Young and the Restless [Jan 4, 2020]
News Archive: Christel Khalil on her "really exciting" return to The Young and the Restless [Apr 28, 2020]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless dedicates a full week to the Winters family [May 14, 2020]
News Archive: INTERVIEW: The Young and the Restless' Christel Khalil reacts to her Emmy nomination [May 25, 2020]
News Archive: Christel Khalil says female power to reign supreme at The Young and the Restless [Sep 4, 2020]
News Archive: INTERVIEW: Christel Khalil chats possible Lily and Billy romance on The Young and the Restless [Oct 20, 2020]
News Archive: PHOTOS: New Malibu home for The Young and the Restless' Christel Khalil [Mar 3, 2022]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless' Christel Khalil is engaged! [Apr 11, 2022]
News Archive: Christel Khalil celebrates 20 years at Y&R [Aug 15, 2022]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless' Christel Khalil is pregnant! [Jun 20, 2023]
News Archive: Christel Khalil and fiancé enjoy a baby shower with co-stars [Oct 21, 2023]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless Comings and Goings: What to expect when Christel Khalil returns as Lily [Mar 11, 2024]
News Archive: The Young and the Restless star Christel Khalil shares a new baby update [Mar 20, 2024]
