| Phoebe Halliwell | |
|---|---|
| Charmed character | |
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| First appearance | "Something Wicca This Way Comes" (1998) |
| Last appearance | "Forever Charmed" (2006) |
| Created by | Constance M. Burge |
| Portrayed by | Alyssa Milano Lori Rom (unaired pilot) Frances Bay (old Phoebe) Samantha Goldstein (young Phoebe) |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Julie Bennett |
| Occupation | Advice columnist |
| Spouse | Coop Halliwell (husband; 2006–present) Dex Lawson (ex-husband) Cole Turner (ex-husband) |
| Children | Prudence Johnna "PJ" Halliwell (comic book series) Parker Halliwell (comic book series) Peyton Halliwell (comic book series) Unborn son (with Cole; deceased) |
| Species | Charmed One, Witch, Empath |
| Notable powers | Premonition Levitation Empathy |
| Extended Family | |
| Grandparents | Penny Halliwell (grandmother; deceased) Allen Halliwell (grandfather; deceased) |
| Parents | Patty Halliwell (mother; deceased) Victor Bennett (father) |
| Siblings | Prue Halliwell (oldest sister; deceased) Piper Halliwell (older sister) Paige Matthews (younger maternal half-sister) |
| Other Relatives | Melinda Warren (ancestor) Charlotte 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 from season four onwards, after Prue dies and the series introduces their younger half-sister Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan). Phoebe's various romantic relationships have 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), coworker 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).
The character was mostly well received by television critics, who praised Phoebe's comedic side and felt that Milano was a better fit for the role than Rom. They also commented on the outfits worn by Phoebe in the later seasons, with some critics describing them as "revealing and ridiculous costumes", "sexy" and "skimpy." Milano's portrayal of Phoebe earned her several awards and nominations; she was nominated for a Spacey Award, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, and a Teen Choice Award. In 2007 and 2008, AOL TV ranked Phoebe at number seven on their list of the Top TV Witches. In addition to the television series, the character has also appeared in numerous expanded universe material, such as the Charmed novels and its comic book adaptation.