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Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams is an American actor. He is best known for playing Dr. Jackson Avery on the television drama
Grey's Anatomy
from 2009 to 2022. Williams is also known for appearing in the films
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
(2008),
Brooklyn's Finest
(2009) and
The Cabin in the Woods
(2012).
Jesse Williams Wants to Share the Story of His Great-Great Grandfather's Ascent from Slavery 'with My Children'
Jesse Williams Remembers How Norman Lear Came to His Defense After He Was Accused of 'Racist Hate Speech'
Jesse Williams Was 'Howling' at 'Grey's Anatomy' Reference on 'Only Murders in the Building'
Jesse Williams Recalls His 'Hotness Monster' Role on 'Greek': 'It's Not A Comfort Zone' (Exclusive)
Japril Forever! 'Grey's Anatomy' Alum Jesse Williams Is 'Proud' of What He and Sarah Drew Created (Exclusive)
Jesse Williams on Working on 'Only Murders in the Building': 'This Is the Pinch-Yourself Moment' (Exclusive)
Meryl Streep a Murderer? Paul Rudd Sure Thinks She's a 'Stinkerooni' in First 'Only Murders' Season 3 Trailer
Jesse Williams' 2 Kids: Everything to Know
The Real-Life Partners of the 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast
Former 'Take Me Out' Understudy Flies Through Snow Storm to Fill in for Jesse Williams on Broadway
Ashton Kutcher and Reese Witherspoon Swap Lives in First Look at Rom-Com 'Your Place or Mine' : We 'Had Fun'
'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Jackson Avery Returns and Meredith Grey Makes a Life-Changing Decision
Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the 'Rare' Opportunity to Revisit 'Take Me Out' on Broadway After Tony Win
Jesse Williams to Return to 'Grey's Anatomy' as Director and Guest Star in Season 19
Jesse Williams Shares What Helps Him 'Sleep Better at Night' as a Dad
Jesse Williams' Ex-Wife Speaks Out About Long Distance Visitation Following New Custody Filing
Jesse Williams Given Visitation in Custody Filing, He and Ex-Wife Ordered to Co-Parenting Sessions
Jesse Williams and Ex-Wife Both Claim 'Emotional Distress' in Damning Duel Custody Court Filings
Jesse Williams Defends Ellen Pompeo's Limited Upcoming Role on 'Grey's' : 'It's Well Earned'
Jesse Williams Says It's 'Unlikely' 'Grey's Anatomy' Would Survive Without Ellen Pompeo
Sarah Drew Says Returning to 'Grey's Anatomy' with Jesse Williams 'Felt Like Coming Home'
Sarah Drew and Jesse Williams Are Rooting for a Japril Spin-Off: 'We Have a Really Tremendous Partnership'
Japril Reunion! 'Grey's Anatomy' 's Sarah Drew Supports Jesse Williams on Broadway
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Jokes He's 'Professionally Lost a Lot of Awards,' but Getting a Tony Nom Is 'Profound'
Jesse Williams Says He 'Can't Sweat' 'Take Me Out' Nude Video Leak: 'I'm Not Down About It'
'Take Me Out' Installs Infrared System After Jesse Williams' Nude Scene Leak
Actors' Equity Calls Jesse Williams' Nude Video Leak 'Sexual Harassment' and a 'Breach of Consent'
'Japril' Is Back! Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew to Return to 'Grey's Anatomy ' for Season 18 Finale
Jesse Williams' Child Support Payments to Ex Get 'Significant' Reduction After 'Grey's Anatomy' Exit
Jesse Williams and Ex-Wife Aryn Drake-Lee Settle Child Custody Dispute
Jesse Williams Says He'd 'Consider' a Return to 'Grey's Anatomy' : 'It's Totally a Possibility'
Sarah Drew Imagined a Different Ending for Her 'Grey's Anatomy' Character — and Wrote a Letter to the EP
Jesse Williams Will Get Naked for 'Terrifying' Broadway Debut: 'I'm Looking to Be Challenged'
'Grey's Anatomy' Stars Say Goodbye to Jesse Williams After His Final Episode: 'End of an Era'
'Grey's Anatomy' : Meredith Goes Home After COVID Battle as Jackson (& Another Doctor) Say Final Goodbyes
Sarah Drew Reveals Her Ideal Ending for 'Japril' on 'Grey's Anatomy' : 'They Run Off Into the Sunset!'
'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Jackson and April Reunite — and Make a Big Life Decision Together
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Jesse Williams to Exit After 12 Seasons: 'I Will Forever Be Grateful'
Sarah Drew Says Her Return to 'Grey's Anatomy' as April Kepner Felt Like a 'Sweet Homecoming'
'Grey's Anatomy' Promo Teases Jackson Avery and April Kepner Reunion: 'I've Thought This Through'
Jesse Williams and Ex Aryn Drake-Lee Must Take 'High Conflict Parents Program' amid Custody Dispute
Sarah Drew Reunites with Jesse Williams on 'Grey's Anatomy' Set Ahead of Guest Starring Appearance
Jesse Williams Doesn't Think 'Grey's Anatomy' Will End Soon: 'Obviously, People Are Riveted'
Jesse Williams Says He's 'Working Tirelessly' as a Father After Ex Blasts Dating Habits in Custody Battle
Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee Finalize Divorce, Agree to Joint Custody of 2 Children
Jesse Williams Poses with Girlfriend Taylour Paige at 'The Irishman' 's Los Angeles Premiere
Jesse Williams Celebrates Girlfriend Taylour Paige's Birthday with PDA-Filled Instagram Post
'Grey's Anatomy' 's Jesse Williams Signs New Two-Season Contract After Season 15 Cliffhanger
'Grey's Anatomy' Season 15 Finale Ends with a Cliffhanger: Will Meredith Grey Go to Jail?
The Cast of 'Grey's Anatomy' Reveals How the Show Changed Their Lives
Jesse Williams' Ex Aryn Drake-Lee Gets Real About Motherhood Amid Divorce: 'It's Ok for the Children to See Me Crying'
Jesse Williams' Ex Aryn Drake-Lee Breaks Her Silence on Split, Announces New Podcast for Moms: 'I Found Community'
Jesse Williams Is Dating 'Hit the Floor' Actress Taylour Paige
Jesse Williams Asks Judge to Deny Ex-Wife's Motion for Him to Pay $200K for Her Legal Fees
'Grey's Anatomy' Set to Become the Longest-Running Primetime Medical Drama on TV — Surpassing 'ER' !
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Jesse Williams Appeals $50K per Month Child Support Ruling
Jesse Williams Ordered to Pay $50,000 in Child Support, $50,000 in Spousal Support a Month
Jesse Williams Is Dating SportsNet New York Anchor Taylor Rooks
'Grey's Anatomy' : Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw Share Sweet Photos from Set Before Final Episode
Jesse Williams' Estranged Wife Asks 'Grey's Anatomy' Actor for $27K More in Child Support
Jesse Williams Granted Joint Physical Custody of Children Almost 1 Year After Divorce Filing
Jesse Williams and Minka Kelly Split Amid 'Grey's Anatomy' Actor's Divorce Battle
Jesse Williams to Pay Estranged Wife Aryn Drake-Lee $50,000 Per Month in Spousal Support
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