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Christel Khalil

Christel Khalil is an American actress and voice actress best known for playing Lily Winters on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Christel Khalil is an American actress and voice actress. She is best known for playing Lily Winters on the soap opera The Young and the Restless, a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012. She also voiced Cornelia Hale in the animated series W.I.T.C.H.

Early life and background

Christel Khalil was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 30, 1987. According to biographical sources, her father is Pakistani and her mother is of African American, Native American, and Caucasian ancestry.

Acting career

Khalil began acting as a child and appeared in various television and film roles in the 1990s. She later became widely known for her role on The Young and the Restless. She also expanded into voice acting, including the role of Cornelia Hale in W.I.T.C.H.

The Young and the Restless

Khalil is best known for her long-running role as Lily Winters on The Young and the Restless. Her performance in the role earned her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012.

Personal life

According to available biographical sources, Khalil was previously married to Stephen Hensley and has one son. Publicly available sources also identify her residence as Los Angeles.

Key facts

  • Born in Los Angeles on November 30, 1987.
  • Began acting as a child, with early television roles in the 1990s.
  • Known for portraying Lily Winters on The Young and the Restless.
  • Voiced Cornelia Hale in W.I.T.C.H.
  • Won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012 for The Young and the Restless.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Christel Khalil?
Christel Khalil is an American actress and voice actress best known for playing Lily Winters on The Young and the Restless.
What is Christel Khalil’s birth name?
Her birth name is Christel Adnana Mina Khalil.
What role is Christel Khalil best known for?
She is best known for her role as Lily Winters on The Young and the Restless.
Has Christel Khalil won any awards?
Yes. She won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2012 for her work on The Young and the Restless.
What other voice role is she known for?
She is also known for voicing Cornelia Hale in the animated series W.I.T.C.H.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christel_Khalil
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, acting credits, and Daytime Emmy Award.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451092/
    Supports: Birthplace, profession, and acting credits including The Young and the Restless and W.I.T.C.H.
  3. SheKnows / Soaps.com — https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/actors/christel-khalil/
    Supports: Role as Lily Winters, early acting career, and family background.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/christel-khalil/bio/3030575637/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, and profession.