Christel Khalil Hensley
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 and 2006. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, she was nominated for NAACP Image Awards as Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.
Khalil was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, singing and horseback riding.
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 Younger Actress (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actress (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012)
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
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Stephen Hensley [Sep 21, 2008 to Present]
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]