Global InformationJackson Avery information
| Jackson Avery | |
|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy character | |
 The Season 9 promotional photo of Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery | |
| First appearance | "Invasion" (6.05) October 15, 2009 (as recurring cast) "With You I'm Born Again" (7.01) September 23, 2010 (as series regular) |
| Last appearance | "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" (17.17) June 3, 2021 (as main cast) "When I Get to the Border" (19.05) November 3, 2022 (as guest cast) |
| Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
| Portrayed by | Jesse Williams |
| Season(s) | 6 – 19 |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | Head of Plastic Surgery M.D. F.A.C.S. |
| Occupation | Attending plastic surgeon and ENT Board Chairman of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital |
| Family | Robert Avery (father) Catherine Fox (mother) Richard Webber (stepfather) |
| Spouse | April Kepner (m. 2013; div. 2016; reconciled)[1] |
| Significant other | Cristina Yang (kissed) Lexie Grey (ex-girlfriend; deceased) Stephanie Edwards (ex-girlfriend) Mara Keaton (ex-girlfriend) Priya (ex-girlfriend) Maggie Pierce (ex-girlfriend) Victoria Hughes (ex-girlfriend) Jo Wilson (ex-affair) |
| Children | Samuel Norbert Avery (deceased) Harriet Kepner-Avery |
| Relatives | Harper Avery (grandfather; deceased) Catherine Fox (mother) |
Jackson Avery, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character in the ABC prime time medical drama Grey's Anatomy, portrayed by actor Jesse Williams.[2] The character was created by series creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes. He was introduced in season 6 episode "Invasion" as a surgical resident formerly from Mercy West Medical Center when it merges with Seattle Grace Hospital.
Williams initially appeared as a recurring cast member,[3] and was later promoted to a series regular in season 7.[4] The character's main storyline involves Jackson trying to achieve success on his own instead of riding on the coattails of his surgeon grandfather's high reputation. He specializes in plastic surgery after working with chief Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) in season 7, and later became chief of the department himself. Jackson had five relationships with, in order, Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), April Kepner (Sarah Drew) Stephanie Edwards, April Kepner (Sarah Drew) (again), Maggie Pierce, Victoria Hughes, Jo Wilson, and April Kepner (Sarah Drew) (again). He married Kepner and had two children: a son, Samuel, who died of osteogenesis imperfecta type II, and a daughter named Harriet. Avery left Seattle with former spouse April Kepner (Sarah Drew) to run the Catherine Fox foundation. On the 400th episode of the show, Jackson returned to Seattle and it was revealed that he and April had rekindled their romantic relationship while living in Boston.
- ^ Writers: Vernoff, Krista Director: Allen, Debbie (May 26, 2022). "You Are the Blood". Grey's Anatomy. Season 18. Episode 20. ABC.
- ^ "Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery". Grey's Anatomy. American Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2009). "Jesse Williams cast in 'Grey's Anatomy'". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 8, 2010). "'Grey's Anatomy' exclusive: Jesse Williams gets full-time upgrade". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved December 8, 2013.