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Jill Scott Biography
Jill is best regarded as an R&B artist. Platinum Record-selling R&B singer and actress known for her soulful lyrics in songs like “Hate on Me” and her collaborations with Lupe Fiasco, among others. She was born on April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia , PA. She appeared alongside Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry 's film Why did I get married? This was in 2007. She studied education at Temple University and decided to become a teacher. Her road to musical career started with spoken word performances.
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Jill |
| Profession | R & B Singer |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Birth Date | April 4, 1972 |
| Birthday | April 4 |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country | US |
Jill Scott Career
- R & B Singer
Jill Scott Education
- Scott attended Temple University, graduating from Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Before Fame
- She studied education at Temple University and decided to become a teacher. Her road to musical career started with spoken word performances.
Jill Scott Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jill is 48 years old, she is 5' 6″ (1.68 m). Her body measurement is 40-30-32 inches with brown hair and brown eyes. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) |
| Weight (Approx.) | 78 kg (171 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 34-24-34 inches |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
Jill Scott Achievements
- She is a three-time Grammy Award nominee and has since been nominated for ten more Grammy Awards.
Jill Scott Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cavedweller | Rosemary |
| 2005 | Dave Chappelle's Block Party | Herself |
| 2007 | Hounddog | Big Momma Thornton |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? | Sheila |
| 2010 | Sins of the Mother | Nona |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Sheila |
| 2012 | Steel Magnolias | Truvy Jones |
| 2013 | Baggage Claim | Gail Best |
| 2014 | Get on Up | DeeDee Brown |
| 2015 | With This Ring | Viviane |
| 2017 | Flint | Nayyirah Shariff |
| 2017 | Love Beats Rhymes | Professor Dixon |
Jill Scott Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Girlfriends | Donna Williams |
| 2006 | Seemore's Playhouse | Herself |
| 2008–2009 | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Precious Ramotswe |
| 2010 | Black Panther | Ororo Munroe / Storm |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Janice Raleigh |
| 2012 | Fringe | Simone |
| 2016 | Being Mary Jane | Jackie |
| 2018; 2020 | Black Lightning | Lady Eve |
| 2019 | First Wives Club | Hazel |
| 2020 | Black-ish | Yaya |
Jill Scott Award and Nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Herself | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Best R&B Album | Nominated | |
| “Gettin' In the Way” | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 2002 | “A Long Walk” | Nominated | |
| 2003 | “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) (Movements I, II, III)” | Nominated | |
| 2005 | “Whatever” | Nominated | |
| Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Best R&B Album | Nominated | |
| “Cross My Mind” | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Won | |
| 2007 | “God Bless the Child” (with George Benson and Al Jarreau) | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Won |
| 2008 | “Hate on Me” | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 | Best R&B Album | Nominated | |
| “Daydreamin'” (with Lupe Fiasco) | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Won | |
| 2011 | “Love” (with Chuck Brown and Marcus Miller) | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2017 | “Can't Wait” | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Nominated |
Soul Train Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jill Scott | Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist | Nominated |
| “Gettin' In the Way” | Best R&B/Soul Single, Female | Nominated | |
| Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | Won | |
| 2005 | “Golden” | Best R&B/Soul Single Female, | Nominated |
| Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Jill Scott | Best R&B/Soul, Female | Won |
| The Light of the Sun | Best R&B/Soul Album, Female | Won |
Lady of Soul Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | “A Long Walk” | Best R&B/Soul Single, Solo | Won |
| Jill Scott: “A Long Walk” | Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist | Won | |
| Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Best R&B/Soul Soul Album, Solo | Won | |
| Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Album of the Year | Won | |
| 2005 | Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Best R&B/Soul Album, Solo | Nominated |
BET Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jill Scott | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| Best Female R&B Artist | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Jill Scott | Best Female R&B Artist | Nominated |
| 2008 | Jill Scott | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Best J Award | Nominated |
BETJ Virtual Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jill Scott | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Why Did I Get Married | Best Actress | Nominated |
NAACP Image Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jill Scott | Outstanding New Artist | Nominated |
| Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | ||
| “Gettin' In the Way” | Outstanding Song | Nominated | |
| Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Outstanding Album | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Jill Scott | Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated |
| “Kingdom Come Theme Song” with Kirk Franklin | Outstanding Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| “He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)” | Outstanding Song | Nominated | |
| Experience: Jill Scott 826+ | Outstanding Album | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Jill Scott | Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated |
| “Golden” | Outstanding Song | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Music Video | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Jill Scott | Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated |
| Why Did I Get Married | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 2010 | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
| 2011 | Sins of the Mother | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Won |
| Why Did I Get Married Too? | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Flint | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
- 2001, Best R&B Video: “Gettin' In the Way” (Nominated)
Satellite Awards
- 2009, Best Actress Drama Series: The Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency (Nominated)
Vibe Awards
- 2004, R&B Voice of the Year (Nominated)
Jill Scott Relationship Status
- Scott and long-time friend Lyzel Williams, a graphic artist and DJ, were married during a private Hawaiian holiday ceremony in 2001. The couple had been dating for seven years before they got married. Scott wrote and recorded a song about Williams, “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat). Following six years of marriage, Scott and Williams were divorced in 2007.
- On June 20, 2008, Scott shared a long on-stage kiss with her drummer, Li'l John Roberts, at a concert in New York's Carnegie Hall. The pair then told the crowd that they were engaged. Their son, Jett Hamilton Roberts, was born on April 20th, 2009.
- On June 23, 2009, Scott revealed that she and Roberts had broken up, with Scott breaking the news for Essence Magazine. Given the break-up, Scott hopes that both parents will take an active role in their child's life, saying, “We really love our son and we're co-parenting and working on becoming friends. That's all it is. I have a lot of support, and I don't want anything to do with that, Scott referred to the break-up as some of her new music inspiration.
- On June 25, 2016, Scott married another long-term partner, Mike Dobson, at a private ceremony.
- In 2017, after 15 months of marriage, she filed a divorce with Dobson.
Jill Scott Family & Relatives
| Family & Relatives | |
| Father | Unknown |
| Mother | Joyce Scott |
| Siblings | Unknown |
| Relatives | Unknown |
Association
- She was acting alongside Janet Jackson in Tyler Perry 's movie Why did I get married? This was in 2007.
Jill Scott Net Worth
Jill is a well-known and popular R&B Singer. The main and primary source of her income comes from Singing. Let’s check how rich Jill is in 2020?
| Net Worth 2020 | $12 million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source R&B Singer (profession) |
FAQs
How did Jill Scott lose weight?
While many were left questioning whether or not she 'd lose weight, the fact is that she'd actually lost weight by around 63 pounds. Jill Scott's weight loss was the result of the birth of her son in 2009. He said, “There's a world of exploration in his eyes, so I want to be there to enjoy it.”
Does Jill Scott have kids?
Jett Hamilton Roberts
Is Jill Scott single?
Jill Scott has officially been a single
Is Jill Scott married?
Lyzel Williams (m. 2001 – 2007)
How Much Is Jill Scott Worth?
$12 million.
Who is the father of Jill Scott's son?
Joyce Scott
Who has Jill Scott written for?
Original songs
| Title | Written by | Original date |
|---|---|---|
| Golden | Jill Scott, Anthony Bell, Harold Robinson, Darrell Robinson | August 31, 2004 |
| Hate on Me | Jill Scott, Steven McKie, Adam Blackstone | September 25, 2007 |
| It's Love | Jill Scott, Keith Pelzer, Darren Henson | July 18, 2000 |
| The Way | Jill Scott, Andre Harris | July 18, 2000 |
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