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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.

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Justin Bieber, Jesse Williams & More Celeb Hunks Playing Soccer Shirtless — You’re Welcome

Today’s your lucky day! We have tons of pics of the sexiest stars playing soccer sans shirts. Scroll through our gallery of drool-worthy pics of Jesse Williams and more!

January 5, 2018
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Jesse Williams Slams Cheating Rumors In ‘4:44’ Visual: I Didn’t ‘Throw My Family Away’ For A ‘Cute’ Girl

Jesse Williams appears in JAY-Z’s ‘Footnotes for 4:44’ video, finally addressing the rumors that he cheated on his (now estranged) wife Aryn Drake-Lee. Watch!

July 11, 2017
Jesse Williams, Minka Kelly

Jesse Williams & Minka Kelly Spotted Kissing & Hugging On Romantic Paris Trip — Report

Are they or aren’t they? A new report claims rumored couple, Minka Kelly and Jesse Williams, were spotted showing some major forms of PDA while in Paris, France.

May 3, 2017

Jesse Williams & Minka Kelly ‘In Lust’ & Dating — Report

New couple alert?! Although Jesse Williams is in the midst of a reported divorce, he’s allegedly dating Minka Kelly! The two have reportedly been seeing each other while their friends have kept the romance a secret! Get the crazy scoop!

May 1, 2017
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
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