The Young and the Restless star Christel Khalil, who portrays Lily Winters, has shared the exciting news of her second pregnancy. This will be Khalil’s first child with her partner, Sam Restagno. She previously welcomed her son, Michael Hensley, with ex-husband Stephen Hensley, whom she married in 2008. Their son was born on April 17, 2010, and now, over a decade later, Khalil is preparing to welcome another child into her life.
Khalil recently attended the Monte Carlo Television Festival, where she delighted fans by showing off her baby bump. Accompanied by her Y&R co-stars Melody Thomas Scott, Amelia Heinle, and Bryton James, Khalil captured special moments from the glamorous event, which she shared in a heartfelt video montage on Instagram. Set to the tune of “Mona Lisa” by Lok Noed and Chris Brown, the video featured highlights of the festival and her joyous experience. The actress expressed her gratitude for the trip, humorously noting in her caption, “Blisters on our feet and enough croissants to stock a bakery!”
Throughout the video, fans quickly picked up on her growing baby bump, which she had cleverly concealed in previous posts by strategically placing bags and purses. The revelation was met with an outpouring of love from fans and her co-stars alike, with Y&R cast members Laura Lee Bell, Courtney Hope, and Michelle Stafford flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages. Stafford even shared, “I love this so much,” echoing the sentiments of many fans who were thrilled by Khalil’s exciting news.
This announcement comes during a milestone year for The Young and the Restless, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On top of that, Khalil’s son Michael recently turned 13, marking the beginning of his teenage years. Reflecting on her first pregnancy, Khalil shared that Michael was born at home without any medication, calling the experience both “amazing and painful.” Now, she is preparing for another unforgettable journey with her second child.
Though Christel has not revealed her due date, her fans and co-stars are excited to support her during this special chapter. Be sure to send your well wishes to the happy couple as they prepare to welcome their newest addition!
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