16 Facts About Christel Khalil

Christel Adnana Mina Khalil was born on November 30,1987 and is an American actress.

Christel Khalil is best known for her role as Lily Winters in The Young and the Restless, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012.

Christel Khalil has three older brothers and a younger paternal half-sister.

In January 2017, in the wake of President Donald Trump's signing of Executive Order 13769, Christel Khalil revealed that her father is an immigrant from his native country of Pakistan.

Christel Khalil is best known for her portrayal as Lily Winters on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

Christel Khalil explained the decision was driven by her desire to have more freedom in both her professional and personal life.

Christel Khalil 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 regularly.

Christel Khalil has had small roles in films such as Dragon Fury, Matilda, Interview With the Assassin and White Like the Moon.

Christel Khalil performed in Los Angeles theater productions before landing her role on The Young and the Restless.

In spring 2018, Christel Khalil co-starred in the independent thriller, Good Deed, which premiered on the Lifetime network in November 2018 under the title Sorority Stalker.

Christel Khalil gave birth to their son on April 17,2010, during an at-home water birth.

In 2015, Christel Khalil stated she had been in a relationship with bar runner Ray Wicks for 4 years.

In 2019, Christel Khalil and her son relocated to Toronto, Ontario to be with Restagno, who was born and based there.

Christel Khalil is best friends with Bryton James, who portrays her character's brother, Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless.

Christel Khalil is friends with several former and current The Young and the Restless co-stars, including Mishael Morgan and Nadine Heimann.

Christel 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.