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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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

‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Why Won’t They Just Let Shane Get Fired Already?

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ finally returned on Feb. 27 — and the emotional struggles continued.
In an unsurprising turn of events April (Sarah Drew) chooses Jackson (Jesse Williams), but she’s quick to re-think the decision. Cristina (Sandra Oh) desperately tries to make amends with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) in the only way she knows how, and Alex (Justin Chambers) fights just about everyone for his fathers life.

Needless to say, the return of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right where we left it — and dragged our emotions along for an extremely bumpy ride.

February 27, 2014

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: Jackson Makes An Epic Confession

The Dec. 12 midseason finale of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ was one for the ages.
Seriously, what didn’t happened on the Dec. 12 episode of Grey’s Anatomy? This episode had it all: Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Cristina (Sandra Oh) continued to shoot verbal bullets at each other, Alex (Justin Chambers) and his dad reached closure, and then there was that wedding.

December 12, 2013

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Recap: A Surprise Buyer Emerges To Crush Pegasus

One of the hospital’s very own finds himself in a new position of power after a sudden turn of events.
After Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), Cristina (Sandra Oh), Callie (Sara Ramirez), Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) quit Seattle Grace Mercy West, the hospital was full of chaos in the Feb. 21 episode of Grey’s Anatomy. But much to everyone’s surprise, Pegasus still wanted to buy the hospital — now for a very different reason.

February 21, 2013

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