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

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Cristina’s Career Hits A Major Milestone

On the April 10 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ spirits are lifted as the entire Grey Sloane Memorial Hospital is celebrating Cristina Yang being nominated for a major award. Meanwhile, Karev debates leaving the hospital, while Callie and Arizona face a major decision about their future together.
Cristina’s time at Grey Sloane Memorial Hospital is slowly coming to an end, but the April 10 episode of Grey’s Anatomy revealed she is going out with high honors.

April 10, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: A Vicious Viral Infection Puts Everyone At Risk

On the April 3 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ we learn that even highly trained medical professionals are not safe from viral infections. When all of the doctors in the hospital come down with the same illness, who will treat the patients?
The hospital is on high alert as a viral infection that starts off with flu-like symptoms spreads rapidly, putting the life of one little boy in grave danger.

April 3, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Cristina Has An Imaginary Relationship With Hunt

On the March 27 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Cristina’s imagination runs wild with scenarios as she decides whether or not she wants to get back together with Hunt.
Cristina Yang faces a very difficult decision regarding her relationship with Hunt. In order to help make the right decision, we get to see her imagine two different futures with him. But which one will she choose?

March 27, 2014

Grey's Anatomy Webber's Birthday Episode

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: April & Jackson Face Catherine’s Wrath

On the March 20 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ it’s Dr. Webber’s birthday! But don’t get too excited, because Catherine Avery is back in town and she’s got it out for Jackson’s new wife, April.
Is Dr. Hunt forcing Dr. Webber to retire? Is Derek really going to screw over Callie and steal her research? The answers to these questions and more can be found right here in this recap.

March 20, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Callie & Arizona Hit Another Bump In The Road

On the March 13 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Hunt calls Cristina on her B.S. while Arizona’s relationship with Callie struggles after they find out who filed the harassment complaint and why.
In case you’ve forgotten, Grey’s Anatomy takes place in a hospital — and they make it a point to remind you of that over and over and over again during the March 13 episode.

March 13, 2014

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