Christel Khalil

Christel Khalil, born on November 30, 1987, is an American actress known for her portrayal of Lily Winters on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to a mother of Native American, African American, and European descent and a Pakistani father. Khalil has three older brothers and a younger paternal half-sister. In 2012, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. In August 2018, Khalil announced her decision to continue on a recurring basis rather than being on contract with the show, allowing her more freedom in pursuing other opportunities.