Who Plays Frank Cosgrove's Daughter Lily on 'Law & Order'?Home > Television > Law & Order: Organized CrimeSource: Instagram/@alaynahesterrJeffery Donovan, Alayna Hester

This 21-Year-Old ' Law & Order' Newcomer Stole the Show in the Three-Way Crossover Event

By Pretty Honore Sep. 22 2022, Published 11:24 p.m. ET On Thursday, Sept. 22, NBC brought back not one, not two, but all three of the series that make up Dick Wolf’s long-lived procedural drama franchise Law & Order. Promos for the highly anticipated three-way crossover event teased that viewers will be greeted by more than a few familiar faces in the premiere. But there will also be a few new characters joining the franchise in 2022 — one of which is Detective Frank Cosgrove’s daughter, Lily.Article continues below advertisementSource: Instagram/@alaynahesterr Lily Cosgrove (L) on the set of 'Law & Order'

Frank Cosgrove s daughter Lily made her Law & Order debut in Season 22

Jeffery Donovan was cast on Law & Order as a newcomer when the series was rebooted in February of 2022. Since then, viewers have gotten a glimpse into his backstory. And his story continued to unfold in the Season 22 premiere. Although details about Frank’s daughter were kept under wraps ahead of the premiere, teasers revealed that actress Alayna Hester takes up the mantle of Frank’s daughter in the series.Article continues below advertisement She promoted the Law & Order crossover episode in an Instagram post that featured a series of behind-the-scenes photos. In the caption, she wrote, “Meet Lily Cosgrove, your newest addition to the cast of Law & Order and daughter of Detective Cosgrove.” “What an incredible week this has been. Words cannot describe how I’m feeling. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. on NBC for the three-hour season premiere!” Alayna also confirmed that her appearance in the premiere won’t be her last. The actress added, “Get ready to see more of Lily this season…”Article continues below advertisementSource: Instagram/@alaynahesterr Alayna Hester

Meet Alayna Hester the actress who plays Lily Cosgrove on Law & Order

At only 21 years old, Alayna isn’t new to the small screen. In the past, she’s starred in the Hulu series’ Tell Me Lies and Dopesick. However, her road to fame came with its challenges. Long before the actress made her small screen debut, she struggled with a variety of health problems. Article continues below advertisement Born and raised in North Carolina, Alayna was an athlete until her lung collapsed as a result of a medical condition called ​​pectus excavatum (per IMDb). Years later, concerns for her health worsened as she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at only 19. Thankfully, as of October 2021, Alayna is cancer-free. It was actually her cancer diagnosis that made Alayna realize her passion for acting. In an interview with Bladen Online, she shared, “After experiencing so much pain, I realized life is too short… you must do what you really want to do.”Source: Instagram Alayna Hester Alayna explained that the “[entertainment] industry is tough,” but she’s more than proven that she’s tougher. “I had to work extremely hard to get where I am,” the actress explained. “I was always looking for the next workshop, audition, business meeting… anything that was available, I took it, and I gave it my all.” “Things started picking up quickly, and within a year I was signed by a talent agency in New York.” You can see Alayna on new episodes of Law & Order, airing on Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Dun Dun! The 2022 'Law & Order' Crossover Event Has Arrived! Where Can You Stream It? This Longtime Fan-Favorite Has Confirmed His Exit From NBC's 'Law & Order' Reboot We Can't Imagine 'Law & Order: SVU' Without Kelli Giddish — Why Is She Leaving the Show? Latest Law & Order: Organized Crime News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.