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Jesse Williams

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Also Known As:
Dr. Jackson Avery
Hometown:
Chicago

Bio:
Jesse Williams (born August 5, 1981) is an American actor and former model. He is best known as Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC’s hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Before landing the series regular position on Grey’s, Jesse played Lena’s boyfriend Leo in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 and starred in the 2012’s The Cabin in the Woods.

Best Known For:
Jesse is best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery in Grey’s Anatomy.

Personal Life:
Jesse was born in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Temple University with a degree in African American Studies and Film & Media Arts, he taught American Studies, African Studies and English at a Philadelphia public high school after a brief modeling career throughout college. Jesse married real estate agent Aryn Drake-Lee on September 1, 2012, but they sadly filed for divorce on April 24, 2017.

Latest Jesse Williams

Grey's Anatomy April Baby Dies

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: April & Jackson Make A Decision About Their Baby

Another emotional episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has arrived. Jackson and April are dealing with the devastating news of their unborn baby, while Meredith desperately tries to plan a visit to see Derek in D.C.
On the Feb. 12 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Jackson (Jesse Williams) and April (Sarah Drew) are forced to come to terms with the reality of their baby’s tragic fate. In other relationship news, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) has trouble finding a babysitter to watch her two small children when Alex (Justin Chambers) tries pawning them off on his “hoodlum” girlfriend, Jo (Camilla Luddington).

February 12, 2015
Grey's Anatomy April Jackson Abortion

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Jackson Begs April To Terminate Her Pregnancy

As April awaits test results that will reveal the fate of their baby on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Jackson tries to convince her that getting an abortion might be a good idea if it’s bad news.
On the Feb. 5 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, April (Sarah Drew) and Jackson (Jesse Williams) are finally going to find out whether or not their baby will have a chance at a normal life. Meanwhile, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) tackles an impossible tumor, and Callie (Sara Ramirez) gets offered a sexy one night stand.

February 5, 2015
Grey's Anatomy Jackson April Baby Sick

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Jackson Finally Tells April About Their Baby’s Fate

Sadly, Jackson is forced to tell April the upsetting news he overheard about their baby on the latest episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Fair warning: it’s a tear jerker.
On the Jan. 29 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Jackson (Jesse Williams) and (Sarah Drew) received some awful news about their unborn baby. Meanwhile, the always stubborn Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) refused to actually deal with Derek (Patrick Dempsey) deciding to leave Seattle for Washington, D.C., and the fate of their marriage seems doomed.

January 29, 2015
Greys Anatomy Derek Leaves

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Derek Takes The Job In Washington

No pregnancy ever goes smoothly for the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, and now April and Jackson are facing some serious complications. But even what’s more complicated? Derek and Meredith’s marriage.
The Nov. 20th winter finale of Grey’s Anatomy was heart wrenching. Maggie (Kelly McCreary) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) bond when they both disagree with Derek’s (Patrick Dempsey) approach on a patient’s case. April (Sarah Drew) and Jackson’s (Jesse Williams) baby is in danger and it’s not looking good.

November 20, 2014
Greys Anatomy Dr Webber Maggie

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Derek Forces Dr. Webber & Maggie To Come Together

Forget about the hospital. Everyone’s personal family dramas were at the forefront of the Nov. 6 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ — especially Meredith, Maggie and Webber. Drama aside, Mer and Der finally stopped bickering for a hot second and hooked up again. Steamy shower scene ahead!
Things started off quite bloody when a carjacking victim was rushed in on Grey’s Anatomy, and we quickly find out she’s a homeless military veteran.

November 6, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: The Shocking Reason Cristina Lost Is Revealed

On the April 24 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ bombshells are dropped left and right. The real reason Cristina lost the Harper-Avery Award is revealed, and it will shock you! Also, which doctor reveals that she is pregnant? It’s not who you were expecting!
If you though that Cristina Yang was robbed when she lost the Harper-Avery Award, boy are you in for a surprise when you read what happened on the April 24 follow up episode.

April 24, 2014
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