Christel Khalil is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Lily Winters in the long-running CBS daytime soap opera, "The Young and the Restless," a role she has embodied since 2002. Her exceptional talent in the soap opera garnered her widespread recognition, leading to a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2012, among numerous nominations, including 5 Daytime Emmy Awards, 7 NAACP Image Awards, 2 Young Artist Awards, and a Soap Opera Digest Award, all for her stellar performance in the same role. Beyond the soap opera realm, Khalil's versatile contributions extend to her voice role as Cornelia Hale in the animated series, "W.I.T.C.H.".
Parents & Ethnicity
Christel Khalil, born on November 30, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, USA, holds American nationality. Her birth name is Christel Adnana Mina Khalil. She was born to her parents; her father, Adnan Khalil, and her mother, Belita Edwards. Her mum is of Native American, African American, and European descent while her dad is of Pakistani descent. Khalil identifies as mixed ethnicity and has three older brothers, Adam, Alex, and Chris, along with a younger paternal half-sister named Aysha. In January 2017, amidst President Donald Trump's Executive Order 13769, Khalil disclosed that her father is an immigrant from Pakistan. As of 2023, she celebrated her 35th birthday.
Acting Career
- Christel Khalil gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Lily Winters on the CBS soap opera, "The Young and the Restless."
- Beyond her soap opera success, Khalil has explored diverse roles, including small parts in films like Dragon Fury and Matilda.
- She lent her voice to Cornelia Hale in W.I.T.C.H., and graced television screens in shows like That's So Raven and Malcolm in the Middle.
- Prior to her soap opera stardom, she engaged in Los Angeles theater productions.
- Khalil's versatility extends to music videos, as seen in Johnny Britt's "Beautiful Queen," and she co-starred in the independent thriller, Good Deed, in 2018.
- Her commitment to various projects, including the independent comedy We Need To Talk in 2019, showcases Khalil's multifaceted talent and dedication to her craft.
Husband and Boyfriend
Christel Khalil, formerly married, is currently engaged to her handsome boyfriend-turned-fiancé, Sam Restagno. She revealed their connection in the summer of 2018, sharing that they had met at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2016. In 2019, Khalil and her son relocated to Toronto to be with Restagno, and by July 2020, she returned to Los Angeles. As of June 2023, Khalil joyfully announced her second pregnancy, anticipating her first child with Sam Restagno. The couple is savoring their present life and relishing the moments together.
In September 2008, Christel married musician Stephen Hensley, with The Young and the Restless co-star Elizabeth Hendrickson as a bridesmaid and Bryton James as a groomsman. They welcomed their son, Michael Caden, through an at-home water birth on April 17, 2010, with Bryton James as the godfather and actress Fadhia Marcelin as the godmother. However, Khalil and Hensley parted ways in early 2011, finalizing their divorce later that year. In 2015, Christel revealed a four-year relationship with bar runner Ray Wicks but ended it in August 2015.
Net Worth & Salary
Christel Khalil, a talented actress, has an impressive net worth of $17 million as of 2023, complemented by an annual salary exceeding $1 million. Her primary source of wealth stems from a prolific career in the entertainment industry, where she has left her mark through a multitude of movies, television shows, and theater productions. Khalil's financial success has allowed her to embrace a lavish lifestyle.
Body Measurements
Christel Khalil, the stunning actress, possesses an elegant physique with a height of 1.6 meters (5 feet 2 inches) and a weight of 112 lbs (51 kg). She maintains a slender body build, reflected in her measurements of 33-24-33 inches, and wears a bra of size 33B. With dark brown eyes and matching hair, Khalil exudes a captivating charm.
