Billie Jenkins | |
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Charmed character | |
Kaley Cuoco as Billie Jenkins
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First appearance | "Still Charmed & Kicking" (8.01) |
Created by | Brad Kern |
Portrayed by |
Kaley Cuoco (adult) Hollis Robinson (age 5) |
Information | |
Species | Witch |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | College student |
Title | The Ultimate Power |
Family |
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Notable powers |
Telekinesis Projection |
Billie Jenkins is a fictional character who appeared in the American television supernatural drama Charmed, which aired on the WB Television Network (The WB) from 1998 to 2006. The character was created by executive producer Brad Kern and was portrayed by Kaley Cuoco. Billie was developed in response to The WB's request for a new character, and was originally intended to expand the show in a new direction for a possible ninth season or a spin-off series. The opinions of media outlets were divided on whether the character should return for a Charmed reboot or a cast reunion.
The character was introduced as a novice witch seeking training from the series' protagonists Piper Halliwell (Holly Marie Combs), Phoebe Halliwell (Alyssa Milano), and Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan). Her storylines focus on her search for her missing sister Christy Jenkins (Marnette Patterson) and their eventual reunion. Billie was initially characterized as the "little sister" who is "naive" and "very, very confident"; she gains the ability to warp reality through the power of projection and is revealed as the "Ultimate Power". Christy and the demonic council known as the Triad manipulates Billie into believing the Charmed Ones are corrupted by their powers, but when the truth is revealed, she eventually reconnects with the Halliwells. The character also makes further canonical appearances in the comic books Charmed: Season 9 and Charmed: Season 10 as a friend to the sisters and is referenced in one of the novels.