Christel Khalil

Suppose you have watched the American soap opera, The Young and the Restless. In that case, you might know the American actress Christel Khalil, who played the role of Lily Winters in TYATR.

For her role in the T.V. series, she won the N.A.A.C.P.P. Image Award and the Daytime Emmy Award. She also had a role in an American action television series, N.C.I.S.S.: Los Angeles.

Christel Khalil Parents And Early Life

Christel Khalil’s birth name is Christel Adnana Mina Khalil. On November 30, 1987, she was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Belita Edwards, is Native American, African American, and of European descent, while her father, Adnan Khalil, is Pakistani. Khalil has stated she identifies as mixed race.

Khalil spent her childhood with three older brothers, Alex, Chris, Adam, and a younger paternal half-sister, Aysha. Christel revealed that her father emigrated from Pakistan after President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13769 in January 2017.

Christel Khalil’s Failed Marriage

The 34-year-old actress was married on September 21, 2008, to musician Stephen Hensley. Elizabeth Hendrickson’s The Young and the Restless costar served as a bridesmaid, and American actor, voice artist, and singer Bryton James served as a groomsman.

Christel and her husband welcomed their first child, a son, Michael Caden Hensley, on April 17, 2010. The Young and the Restless actress gave birth to her son during an at-home water birth. Michael’s godfather is Bryton James, and his godmother is actress Fadhia Marcelin.

After three years of marriage, Christel’s relationship with her husband turned sour. She and Hensley split in early 2011 and divorced later that year, with custody of their son being shared between them. The couple’s divorce was finalized later that September, with control of their son being shared between them.

Moreover, Christel hosted a celebratory “divorce party” at her home the following month.

Christel Khalil’s Boyfriend

After a divorce, The Young and the Restless dated bar runner Ray Wicks for four years. However, Khalil ended the relationship in August 2015.

Later in 2018, the actress revealed that she had found her man. She began a relationship with Canadian businessman Sam Restagno, who works in private equity. As of now, Khalil is in a happy relationship with her boyfriend.

Her Instagram is full of her and her partner’s photos. In 2020, she wished her partner Valentine’s Day by sharing her, her son, and her partner’s picture.

The Young And Restless Actress, Christel Khalil’s Net Worth

As per Audacy, Christel Khalil has a net worth of $17 million. She has accumulated an impressive amount of experience as an American actress.

Khalil played in a number one-rated daytime drama, The Young and the Restless, for 28 years, and it crossed 12,000 episodes as of 2020. She has had the role of Lily Winters since 2002.

In the drama, she shared the screen with Gina Tognoni and Eric Braeden, whose net worth is $9 million and $25 million, respectively. Her other costars are Jennifer Gareis, Rebecca Staab, and Tom Selleck.

Khalil made her acting debut in 1993 and has appeared in several hit movies and T.V. series. In 1996, she played in the American fantasy comedy film Matilda, which was made on a budget of $36 million and collected $33.5 million at the box office.

Her other television appearances include N.C.I.S.: Los Angeles, W.I.T.C.H., The Sinbad Show, and many others.

• American actress
• Daytime Emmy Award
• The Young and the Restless