Phoebe Halliwell | |
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Charmed character | |
First appearance | October 7, 1998 (episode 1.01; "Something Wicca This Way Comes") |
Last appearance | May 21, 2006 (episode 8.22; "Forever Charmed" |
Created by | Constance M. Burge |
Portrayed by |
Alyssa Milano Lori Rom (unaired pilot) |
Information | |
Aliases | Julie Bennett |
Occupation | Advice columnist |
Spouse(s) |
Cole Turner (ex-husband; deceased) Dex Lawson (ex-husband) Coop (2006–present) |
Children |
Prudence Johnna "PJ" Halliwell Parker Halliwell Peyton Halliwell (with Coop) |
Species | Charmed One, Witch, Empath |
Notable powers |
Premonitions Levitation Empathy Pathokinesis |
Extended Family | |
Grandparents |
Penny Halliwell (grandmother; deceased) Allen Halliwell (grandfather; deceased) |
Parents |
Patty Halliwell (mother; deceased) Victor Bennett (father) |
Siblings |
Prue Halliwell (sister; deceased) Piper Halliwell (sister) Paige Matthews (half-sister) |
Other Relatives | Melinda Warren (ancestor) |
Phoebe Halliwell is a fictional character from the American television series Charmed, played by Alyssa Milano from October 7, 1998 until May 21, 2006. The character was originally played by Lori Rom in the unaired pilot episode. However, Rom quit the series, and a new pilot was filmed with Milano in the role of Phoebe. The character was created by Constance M. Burge and is based on Burge herself. Phoebe is introduced into Charmed as the youngest sister to Prue (Shannen Doherty) and Piper Halliwell (Holly Marie Combs). She is one of the original featured leads and, more specifically, a Charmed One – one of the most powerful witches of all time. Phoebe initially possesses the power of premonition, which enables her to see into the future and the past. To make up for initially only having a passive power, Phoebe develops martial arts skills in order to better assist her sisters when they fight evil beings. As the series progresses, she also gains the active powers of levitation and empathy.
Phoebe was originally portrayed as the "free-spirited", "carefree", and most rebellious sister. However, Phoebe's progression as a witch helps her become more responsible and grow as a person. She later becomes the middle sister after Prue dies and the series introduces their younger half-sister Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan). This results in Phoebe often playing mediator between Piper and Paige, much like Piper used to be for her and Prue. Phoebe's various romantic relationships has been central to most of her storylines. Her longest on-screen relationship is with half-demon Cole Turner (Julian McMahon); they have a turbulent marriage in the fourth season, and in the fifth, following their divorce, she is compelled to vanquish him. In subsequent seasons, Phoebe has romantic relationships with her boss Jason Dean (Eric Dane), fellow employee Leslie St. Claire (Nick Lachey), and artist Dex Lawson (Jason Lewis). In the eighth and final season, she marries a cupid named Coop (Victor Webster).