Young & Restless’ Jess Walton Shares the Special Moment Her Daughter’s Childhood Hopes Were Realized: ‘She Dreamed of Having Her Dad Walk Her Down the Aisle’

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The Young & Restless star’s family made beautiful new memories together during a very difficult time.

We’ve had Young & Restless star Jess Walton in our thoughts since she revealed that sad news that her husband John’s cancer had returned, so it is with happiness that we report that the family, although going through such a challenging time right now, was able to create some beautiful new memories together. It seems Jess and John’s daughter Allison, who is a bit of a dead ringer for her famous mom, had a dream — a very special and long-standing dream — that they were able to make come true.

Jess took to social media to share the happy news that her daughter had gotten married, but that was only part of the dream. Walton explained, “Ever since my daughter Allison was a little girl she dreamed of having her dad walk her down the aisle.” She then shared a photo of John and Alison together in their wedding finery, and added, “This weekend she married a wonderful man and my husband John was able to give her away and make her dream come true ❤. Our hearts are full.”

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We join Jess Walton’s Young & Restless colleagues in offering our heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds. Lauralee Bell (Christine) gushed, “This is beyond wonderful. Congratulations,” while Tracey Bregman (Lauren) stated, “So beautiful.” Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane), Beth Maitland (Traci), Christian LeBlanc (Michael) and Ashley Jones (Bridget, Bold & Beautiful) dropped hearts in the comments, Kate Linder sent her love, Michelle Stafford remarked, “Beautiful,” and Jessica Collin (ex-Avery) remarked, “This is beautiful Jess, thank you for sharing with all of us! Congratulations!!!” Adrienne Frantz (ex-Amber) also posted a message and said, “Congratulations! She is stunning!! Absolutely beautiful!!!”

More: Photos: Jess Walton’s Young & Restless anniversary

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<p>Jill was forever trying to keep Billy on the right track, a task which has proved to be difficult. She saw an opportunity to keep him on the straight and narrow and out of trouble by putting him in charge of her new media division — Chancellor Communications. The caveat? He’d have to run it alongside Lily Winters. Little did Jill know it would work out better than she’d ever hoped when the pair fell in love. Of course, Billy still ended up in hot water and that spelled the end of Chance Comm.</p>

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<p>Jill, pictured here with her mother Liz, started out as the wealthy Katherine Chancellor’s manicurist. Little did Kay know that the young woman would manage to wrest her husband from her. Jill married Phillip on his deathbed, securing an inheritance.</p>

<p>John Abbott’s children, including Jack and Ashley pictured here, were none too pleased when he married pot-stirrer Jill. They stood by their father’s side though, when he decided to put a ring on it. Jill and John were married twice over the years.</p>

<p>Jill initially recruited Rex to seduce Katherine, then decided she wanted him for herself. Later, Rex was her confidante when she worried about how to tell John she was pregnant.</p>

<p>John wasn’t pleased when his Jill announced she was pregnant, especially considering he’d just had a vasectomy and thought she had been taking ‘precautions’ prior to the procedure. John came around to the idea, however, and Jill gave birth to Billy.</p>

<p>At one point, Katherine and Jill were shocked to find out they were mother and daughter. It was rough going at times navigating the new relationship. Eventually, they learned it wasn’t true after all, and just <em>might</em> have been a little disappointed.</p>

<p>Jill had an affinity for powerful men, and Genoa City magnate Victor Newman was no exception. Jill and Victor were lovers.</p>

<p>Lauren Fenmore was stunned to discover that she and Jill Foster Abbott had the same father. Though they love each other now, it was tense at first, especially when Jill took an interest in the family business, Fenmore’s.</p>

<p>Jill and Jack had an affair behind his father’s back when they were younger, and share a long and volatile history. Nowadays, the pair is able to look back on some of their past with amusement and have even been flirtatious with one another.</p>

<p>A stressed out Jill was given a reality check when she discovered what she thought was acid reflux was actually a heart condition. Jill was taken aback to have to slow down and go on Esther’s heart-healthy diet.</p>

<p>Jill fell hard for Colin Atkinson, the schemer from Down Under, and Cane’s father. However, he hurt her more than once, and the disappointments and cons eventually split them up for good… and landed Colin behind bars.</p>

<p>For years, Jill’s role seemed to be to drop into town and meddle in her sons’ lives. She believed Billy belonged with Victoria, and Cane with Lily, and was disappointed when neither of the marriages worked out.</p>

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