Jen Lilley

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Jen Lilley
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Lilley in 2013
Born
Jennifer Lilley

(1984-08-04) August 4, 1984 (age 39)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Alma mater University of Virginia
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Jason Wayne
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(m. 2007)​
Children4

Jennifer Lilley (born August 4, 1984 [1] [2] [3] ) is an American actress and singer. Lilley played a supporting role in the 2011 film The Artist , temporarily portrayed Maxie Jones on the ABC soap opera General Hospital from September 2011 to August 2012, and has played the character of Theresa Donovan on NBC's soap opera Days of Our Lives from July 2013 to November 2016 and again from May to July 2018. She has also starred in several television films from Hallmark Channel. [4]

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In March 2024, Lilley was awarded the Childhelp Inspirational Award along with Ale Boggiano for their work with Christmas Is Not Cancelled. [5]

Early life

Lilley was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Ellen and Vincent Lilley. She is the second oldest of four children. She has two brothers, Michael and Ryan, and one sister, Katherine. [6] Lilley graduated from Cave Spring High School. [7] She went on to attend the University of Virginia and graduated early with magna cum laude honors. [8] [ better source needed ]

Career

Acting

In 2011, Lilley had a supporting role in director Michel Hazanavicius's silent movie The Artist . [4] She also appeared as Monie in the iCarly TV movie, "iParty with Victorious". [9]

In the fall of 2011, Lilley took over the role of Maxie Jones, as a temporary recast for Kirsten Storms on General Hospital while she was on medical leave for endometriosis. She made her on-screen debut on September 28, 2011. [10] In August 2012, Lilley confirmed that she had finished taping and made her on-screen exit on August 20, 2012; [11] [12] [13] Storms later returned on September 5. [14]

In April 2013, Lilley joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as a newly created character. [15] She made her on-screen debut as Theresa Donovan on July 3, 2013. [16] In June 2016, she confirmed she was exiting the soap due to the demanding filming schedule hindering her ability to pursue other commitments and opportunities. [17] [18] Lilley reprised her portrayal as Theresa in May–July 2018. [19]

In November 2016, Lilley appeared in a film for the Hallmark Channel titled A Dash of Love. [20] In June 2018, she played Charlotte in the Hallmark Channel film Yes, I Do, [21] followed later that same year by playing Molly in the Hallmark Channel holiday film Mingle All the Way. [22] In 2022, Lilley ended her association with Hallmark Channel, and signed a four-film deal with GAC Media, the owners of Great American Family channel. [23]

Singing

In the summer of 2014, Lilley traveled to Georgia, where she hosted and sang in a benefit concert with SOWEGA Art Performance to raise funds for ONEless Ministries, [24] and in December of the same year, sang at the 3rd Annual Westchester All Stars Christmas for Wounded Veterans Concert in New York. [25]

On November 24, 2015, Lilley released her first Christmas album, "Tinsel Time". The album's title track premiered on TV Guide 's TV Insider. [26] On October 5, 2018, Lilley debuted her studio single, "King of Hearts" from her forthcoming album, Lilley. [27]

Personal life

On May 26, 2007, Lilley married Jason Wayne. [28] In 2016, Lilley and her husband became foster parents through the organization, Childhelp. [4] [29] [30] In June 2019, Lilley and Wayne adopted their two foster sons and in July 2019, she gave birth to a daughter. [31] [32] In May 2022, Lilley gave birth to the couple's fourth child, another daughter. [33] [34]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Suburban SkiesJaney Richardson
2008 Changeling Switchboard Operator
2011The Back-up BrideDaisy Spur
2011 The Artist On-looker
2011The Sticky Chocolate KingdomAudrey
2012One Small HitchLarissa
2012The Olivia ExperimentFelicia
2013Revelation Road: The Beginning of the EndRachel McManus
2013 The Book of Esther Esther
2013Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire Rachel McManus
2014Turnaround JakeJessica Henry
2016Crossing StreetsCate Anderson
2018Off the MenuLauren
TBAWhere Are You, Bobby Browning?PatsyCompleted

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Hannah Montana Swimsuit ModelEpisode: "That's What Friends are For"
2008 Two and a Half Men Bridesmaid No. 4Episode: "Rough Night in Hump Junction"
2008Ingles Ya!Sirena / MandyMain role
2009 Criminal Minds Megan ChertowEpisode: "The Eyes Have It"
2010 Castle Julia FosterEpisode: "Punked"
2011 Rules of Engagement BaristaEpisode: "The Power Couple"
2011 Disaster Date variousRecurring role
2011 iParty with Victorious MonieTelevision film (Nickelodeon)
2011 PrankStars HerselfEpisode: "Something to Chew On" (premiere)
2011–2012 General Hospital Maxie Jones Series regular
2012The Dark Knight RetiresCarlyWeb series; recurring role
2012Petty OffenseLauraTelevision film
2013 The Crazy Ones ClaireEpisode: "Bad Dad"
2013–2016, 2018, 2023 Days of Our Lives Theresa Donovan Series regular: July 3, 2013 to November 18, 2016; May 3, 2018 to July 19, 2018
2014Dating in LA and Other Urban MythsChloeMain role
2014–2015 Youthful Daze Natalie CardinWeb series; recurring role
2015The Spirit of ChristmasKate JordanTelevision film (Lifetime)
2016The EncounterNora HuberEpisode: "Just Believe"
2016 Grey's Anatomy KaraEpisode: "I Ain’t No Miracle Worker"
2017Mommy, I Didn't Do ItKimberly BainsTelevision film (Lifetime)
2017 A Dash of Love Nikki TurnerTelevision film (Hallmark)
2017Eat, Play, LoveDr. Carly MonroeTelevision film (Hallmark)
2017Harvest LoveLuna GilsonTelevision film (Hallmark)
2018The Wedding Do OverSandy BrantwellTelevision film (PixL)
2018Evil DoctorAubrey LewisTelevision film (Lifetime)
2018Twin BetrayalJessica & AlessandraTelevision film (Lifetime)
2018Yes, I DoCharlotteTelevision film (Hallmark); also known as For Today I Do
2018Mingle All The WayMolly HoffmanTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019Winter Love StoryCassieTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019Paris, Wine & RomanceIsabella RicciTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019Love UnleashedHailey GoodeTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019Love on RepeatAmberTelevision film
2019Angel Falls: A Novel HolidayHannah PressmanTelevision film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2020USS ChristmasMaddie ContinoTelevision film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
2021SnowkissedKate DanielsTelevision film (Hallmark)
2021A Little Daytime DramaMaggie ColemanTelevision film (Hallmark)
2021Royally Wrapped for ChristmasLindsay PetersonTelevision film (GAC Family)
2022Where Your Heart BelongsMackenzie SullivanTelevision film (Hallmark)
2022B&B MerryTracey WiseTelevision Film (GAC Family)
2023Paris Christmas WaltzEmma HarrisTelevision Film (GAC Family)

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryWorkResultRef.
2014 Indie Series Awards Best Lead Actress – DramaYouthful DazeNominated [35]

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