Hilary Curtis is a fictional character from the original CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless portrayed by Mishael Morgan.

The character was introduced by executive producer Jill Farren Phelps in 2013 under head writers Josh Griffith and Shelly Altman.

With the help of her accomplice Mason Wilder (Lamon Archey), Hilary takes pleasure in tormenting the entire Winters family by trying to get Neil to fall off the wagon and drugging Cane into her bed.

Morgan's performance has been met with critical acclaim, having garnered her consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2018 and 2019.

After Neil apologizes for his part in Rose's death and also forgives Hilary for her schemes, he helps her get a job at Jabot Cosmetics as Jack Abbott's (Peter Bergman) assistant.

Though she rejects the idea, Hilary impulsively kisses Jack at a Valentine's Day gala and he encourages her to act like it never happened.

Hilary also badges Devon about his relationship with model Esmeralda (Briana Nicole Henry) and assuages him of his guilt after a hostage crisis at the club and they grow closer.

Hilary later accompanies Neil to Los Angeles for a meeting with Forrester Creations where she fulfills her childhood dream of appearing on The Price Is Right.

Hilary later convinces Devon to invest in Neville's medical research project and donate to Jack and Neil's new foundation in support of rehabilitation centers as she vies for a seat on the board.

Hilary becomes obsessed with keeping viewers happy and spiking ratings which goes against their initial plan of telling stories without destroying people's lives.

The couple reconcile just as they move into their new penthouse and Devon agrees to rehire Hilary as host and executive producer of the GC Buzz.

Devon gets into a car accident and Hilary is relieved when he doesn't remember the fight and the doctor instructs his family not to upset him while he is recovering.

A remorseful Hilary agrees not to contest the divorce and is prepared to leave everything behind when Devon asks her to stay with GC Buzz and co-host with Mariah.

[2] Though he can't forgive her, Devon stalls the divorce and even causes a scene when Hilary goes on a date with Jordan Wilde (Darnell Kirkwood).

The actress had previously appeared in the 2012 film Total Recall and recently guest starred in an episode of The CW series, Supernatural.

"[10] During an interview with The Huffington Post, Mishael Morgan said "When I was hired to play Hilary Curtis she was a devious vision with a dark and lonely past.

"[15] Hilary's schemes put further strain on Cane and Lily's marriage as her arrival comes at a time when the couple is already on shaky ground.

[16] In October 2013, then-head writer Shelly Altman revealed plans to expand the character and have her branch out on canvas.

"[20] In addition, Lily's refusal to accept Hilary at all made for "a great big mess, with much story opportunity" according to Jean Passanante.

[11] In early 2014, the writers hint at a potential romance with Hilary's new boss, Peter Bergman's Jack Abbott.

Despite an impulsive kiss on Valentine's Day, Morgan said Hilary's "insulted" by the idea that she is after Jack because she has ulterior motives.

[26][20] Though she is "relieved" he doesn't make a huge deal of the incident, Hilary realizes that "Jack's unwillingness to discuss the kiss" is his attempt to avoid embarrassing her further or ruin their professional relationship.

In June 2018, TVSource Magazine reported to rumblings that negotiations between Morgan and the serial were falling through and that she might potentially be departing the role.

[34] Hilary's no saint, but Morgan's genuine portrayal of her love for her husband keeps her a far cry from a one-note sinner.

"[37] Michael Fairman of On-Air On-Soaps named Hilary the "worst new character" of 2013, but praised Morgan's portrayal as well.

He wrote: "This whole storyline from the blogger to Rose, to Hilary’s revenge with the help of Mason (Lamon Archey), which gave the story to the Winters clan, was just not needed, and this character isn’t either, even though Mishael Morgan plays her to the hilt!

They wrote: "Much like a boring lump of coal can sometimes turn into a sparkling diamond, The Young and the Restless found quite the gem in Mishael Morgan (Hilary), via the soap's snorefest blogger storyline.

[42] Soap Opera Digest named Morgan the "Performer of the Week" for her portrayal of Hilary in the aftermath of Devon's car accident in early 2017.

Stephanie Sloane wrote, "Mishel Morgan has Hilary's bitchiness down to a science, but when Devon was nearly killed in a car wreck after they'd had a doozy of a fight, she was equally as precise in showing the character's vulnerability.

"[35] Barely a year into her tenure, Morgan's Hilary was paired with her then-stepson Devon Hamilton in a forbidden romance that was soon called a super couple.