Jill Scott

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Jill Scott Wiki Biography

Jill Scott was born on 4 April 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, and is a singer, songwriter and actress who came to prominence with her debut album “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1” going platinum after its release in 2000, and with her single “Cross My Mind” winning her a Grammy in 2005.

So just how rich is Jill Scott? Authoritative sources indicate that Jill’s net worth is estimated to be over $12 million, as of mid-2016, accumulated during a career in the entertainment industry which began in 2000. Originally a poet and public reader of poetry, Jill Scott has since moved on to become quite the celebrity in the music industry,  Scott’s success as a musician, coupled with her film and television debuts – including an appearance in the 2007 drama “Hounddog” alongside Robin Wright and Isabelle Fuhrman – have certainly gone a long way in ensuring her already impressive net worth continues to grow.

Jill Scott was raised a Jehovah’s Witness, and attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls. She would not begin her career as a performer until later in life, in fact, the music, film and television celebrity doesn’t seem to talk much of her childhood, and the first we hear of Jill Scott is as a budding performing artist in 2000, and then as a poet, attending live poetry readings to showcase her own work. It may have seemed a bit of a slow start, but within the year, Scott had already been noticed by Questlove (otherwise known as Ahmir Thompson from “The Roots”), who offered her a chance to perform with “The Roots”, which Jill Scott accepted – and this was to be her first credited professional song-writing experience, yielding the single “You Got Me”. The single proved a success, winning a Grammy, and Jill Scott – as one of its co-writers – soon came to the attention of the wider public. Her net worth was well established

In no time at all, Jill Scott was already taking the music industry by storm. In the same year as she was discovered, Scott released her debut studio album, “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1”, and went on to collaborate with other performing artists including Will Smith and Eric Benet.

By 2004, Scott had also debuted as an actress, first appearing in the UPN sitcom “Girlfriends” alongside show leads Tracee Ellis Ross and Reggie Hayes. Since then, Scott has pursued both avenues with equal success – featuring in a number of films and television productions, releasing several new albums, touring 18 American cities together with the Grammy award-winning singer and musician Maxwell, and winning two Grammies herself. The ability to balance both acting and singing has certainly been a huge boost for Jill Scott’s net worth.

Jill Scott remains an active performer in both fields, and so her net worth seems certain to continue growing.

In her personal life, Jill was married to DJ and graphic artist, Lyzel Williams(2001-07), and was then in a relationship with her drummer, Li’l John Roberts with whom she has a son. Jill Scott married long-time boyfriend Mike Dobson in June 2016. Scott has been known to put a portion of her fortune aside for charitable work, and has most recently helped found a charity devoted to helping minority students pay their university fees.

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Jill Scott Quick Info

Full Name Jill Scott
Net Worth $12 Million
Date Of Birth April 4, 1972
Place Of Birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Profession Singer-songwriter, Poet, Actor, Artist, Musician, Music artist
Education Philadelphia High School for Girls, Scott attended Temple University
Nationality American
Spouse Lyzel Williams (m. 2001–2007)
Children Jett Hamilton Roberts
Parents Joyce Scott
Nicknames The Lady Jill Scott , Jilly from Philly
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/whoisjillscott
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/missjillscott
Google+ http://plus.google.com/115749815457754280822
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missjillscott/
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/whoisjillscott
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0779325
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/jill-scott-mn0000845662
Awards Grammy Awards – Best Urban/Alternative Performance/Best Traditional R&B Performance/ (2008,2007), Soul Train Music Awards – Best R&B/Soul, Female/Soul Album (2005, 2011), Lady of Soul Awards, NAACP Image Awards – Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie (2011)
Albums “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1” (2000), “Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2” (2004), “The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3” (2007), “The Light of the Sun”(2011)
Nominations BETJ Virtual Awards – Female Artist of the Year/Best Actress (2008), BET Awards – Best New Artist/Best Female R&B Artist/Best J Award
Movies “Hounddog” (2007), “Girlfriends” (2004), “Get On Up” (2014), “Steel Magnolias” (2012), “Baggage Claim” (2013), “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (2014), “Woman” (2015)
TV Shows Black Panther, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

Jill Scott Trademarks

  1. Bright smile

Jill Scott Quotes

  • When I was growing up, my mother would take me to plays and museums, and we’d talk about life. Those times helped shape who I became.
  • The artists who stand out to me have a passion for what they do. There are a lot of people who can sing. It’s just like when you go to church and people are singing because it sounds good, not because it feels good. There’s a difference.
  • (When asked if she is religious) When I was 12, I decided that I wanted to see what else was out there. I believe that all of the religions have merit and that it’s man that messes it up. I am more spiritual than religious. Sometimes I feel like a Buddhist and I need to chant; sometimes a Baptist and I need to holler and shout and sometimes I need to be a Catholic and need to purge my sins and confess. It just depends on where I am. But, I know I need to get there.
  • All I have to do is be me on stage. But acting, I have to be someone else, and walk how they would walk and blink how they would blink. I used to talk about it bad like, ‘aw man, that person made $10 million a movie?’ But now I understand why they do. I get it now.
  • Married life is really good, it’s a beautiful thing, I enjoy spending my life with this man; I like him, I like his personality, I like the way he treats his friends. When I’m talking about love, I’m talking about him.
  • I wanted to remind people I’m just flesh and blood. I falter. I am poor. I am blind. I am pitiable. I am naked. But I’m here and that is the blessing. The gift of life.
  • I am a woman, I make mistakes. I make them often. God has given me a talent and that’s it.

Jill Scott Important Facts

  • Recording her new album The Light Of The Sun: Words and Sounds, Vol. 4. [February 2010]
  • Son, Jett Hamilton Roberts, born April 20, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz.
  • Gave birth to her first child at age 37 on April 20, 2009, a son named Jett Hamilton Roberts, who arrived 5 days earlier than expected. The child’s father is her now ex-fiancé Lil Jon Roberts.
  • Announced June 20, 2008 that she is engaged to her drummer, Lil’ John Roberts.
  • Is expecting her first child with fiancé Lil’ Jon Roberts. The baby is due April 25, 2009.
  • Invented a new brand of bras for full figured women called “Butterfly” in the spring of 2008.
  • Favorite movie is The Wiz (1978).
  • Is a supporter of gay rights.
  • Prior to her breakthrough in the music industry, Scott worked at a variety of jobs, including a number of retail positions and stints at a construction site and an ice cream parlor.
  • She remains close to her mother and grandmother, nicknamed “Blue Babe”, and resides in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.
  • Won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for “Cross My Mind.”.
  • While not a single, the album track “He Loves Me,” dedicated to her then-husband Lyzel became a particularly popular song in her live and televised performances.
  • Mother’s name is Joyce Scott.
  • Cites Sarah Vaughan as one of her musical influences. The others are Frankie Beverly and Maze, Minnie Riperton, Donny Hathaway, Anita Baker, Roy Ayers, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Sade.
  • Was nominated for a Grammy in Best New Artist of 2000, but did not win.
  • Released her double-platinum debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, in 2000.
  • Named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in 2001.
  • Founded the Blues Babe Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships to college-bound students in the greater Philadelphia area, in 2002.
  • She quit teaching after other teachers complained about her method of singing to students to improve their memorization skills.
  • Recorded 50 songs for her debut album, but included only 18.
  • Slept in the same bed as her grandmother until the age of eighteen.
  • Her stepfather was abusive, so she and her mom went to live with her grandmother.
  • Performed with a Canadian touring cast in the musical ‘Rent’.
  • Originally attended Temple University to become a high school English teacher.
  • Released a book of poetry entitled “The Moments, the Minutes, the Hours” in April 2005.
  • Has a cat named Stacey.
  • An only child.
  • Attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls
  • Was offered a role in the Broadway play ‘Chicago’, but turned it down.
  • Originally sang the hook on The Roots Grammy winning song “You Got Me.”

Jill Scott Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Nunca es tarde 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Voice 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Barbershop: The Next Cut 2016 performer: “Back Together” / writer: “Back Together” Soundtrack
Onkel Johnny 2015 Short writer: “I’m In It” Soundtrack
Second Coming 2014 performer: “A Long Walk” / writer: “A Long Walk” – as Scott Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Glee 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
So You Think You Can Dance Canada TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009 Soundtrack
Obsessed 2009 performer: “Golden” / writer: “Golden” Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008 Video Game performer: “Golden” / writer: “Golden” Soundtrack
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency 2008 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins 2008 performer: “It’s Love” / writer: “It’s Love” Soundtrack
The Nanny Diaries 2007 performer: “The Fact Is I Need You” / writer: “The Fact Is I Need You” Soundtrack
Hounddog 2007 performer: “Hound Dog” Soundtrack
Something New 2006/I performer: “Family Reunion” Soundtrack
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party 2005 Documentary performer: “The Way”, “You Got Me” / writer: “The Way”, “You Got Me” – as Jill H. Scott Soundtrack
Shadowboxer 2005 performer: “Bedda At Home” / writer: “Bedda At Home” Soundtrack
Beauty Shop 2005 performer: “Golden” / writer: “Golden” Soundtrack
Later… With Jools Holland 2004 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
New Zealand Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Love Don’t Cost a Thing 2003 performer: “Comes to the Light” / writer: “Comes to the Light” Soundtrack
Brown Sugar 2002 performer: “Easy Conversation” / writer: “Easy Conversation” Soundtrack
S.P.U.N.G 2002 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Down to Earth 2001 “One Time” / performer: “One Time” Soundtrack
Kingdom Come 2001 performer: “Kingdom Come” Soundtrack
Save the Last Dance 2001 performer: “Shining Through” Soundtrack
In Too Deep 1999 performer: “Dreamin'” / writer: “Dreamin'” Soundtrack
Coco 2016 Professor Dixon Actress
Being Mary Jane 2015 TV Series Jackie Actress
Hello Beautiful Interludes Live: Jill Scott 2015 TV Movie Singer Actress
With This Ring 2015 TV Movie Viviane Actress
Get on Up 2014 DeeDee Brown Actress
Baggage Claim 2013 Gail Actress
Fading Gigolo 2013 uncredited Actress
Second Sight 2013 TV Movie Dr. Callier Actress
Fringe 2012 TV Series Simone Actress
Steel Magnolias 2012 TV Movie Truvy Actress
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2010 TV Series Janice Raleigh Actress
Why Did I Get Married Too? 2010 Sheila Actress
Sins of the Mother 2010 TV Movie Nona Actress
Black Panther 2010 TV Mini-Series Storm
Ororo Munroe
Actress
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency 2008-2009 TV Series Precious Ramotswe Actress
Why Did I Get Married? 2007 Sheila Actress
Hounddog 2007 Big Momma Thorton Actress
Cavedweller 2004 Rosemary Actress
Girlfriends 2004 TV Series Donna Williams Actress
Sesame Street 2002 TV Series Actress
Interludes 2012 inspiration Thanks
Broadway’s Best 2002 TV Movie Herself Self
2001 Lady of Soul Awards 2001 TV Special Herself – Performer Self
The 2001 Billboard Music Awards 2001 TV Special Herself Self
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001 TV Special documentary Herself Self
The Oprah Winfrey Show 2001 TV Series Musical Guest Self
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin 2001 TV Special Herself Self
32nd NAACP Image Awards 2001 TV Special Herself Self
The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards 2001 TV Special Herself Self
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards 2001 TV Special Herself – Performer Self
An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence 2001 TV Special documentary Herself Self
Later… With Jools Holland 2000 TV Series Herself Self
MOBO Awards 2000 TV Special Herself Self
The Chris Rock Show 2000 TV Series Herself Self
Soul Train Awards Post Show 2016 TV Movie Herself – Guest Self
Steve Harvey 2015 TV Series Herself Self
2015 Soul Train Awards 2015 TV Movie Herself – Performer Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2004-2015 TV Series Herself – Musical Guest / Herself Self
Good Morning America 2015 TV Series Herself – Musical Guest Self
Yahoo! Live 2015 TV Series Herself Self
The View 2004-2015 TV Series Herself / Herself – Musical Guest Self
Live with Kelly and Michael 2005-2015 TV Series Herself / Herself – Musical Guest Self
Unsung 2015 TV Series documentary Herself Self
The Meredith Vieira Show 2015 TV Series Herself – Panelist / Herself Self
Black Girls Rock! 2015 TV Movie Herself Self
Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life an All Star Grammy Salute 2015 TV Movie Herself – Performer Self
Today 2015 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
Made in Hollywood 2010-2014 TV Series Herself Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2012-2014 TV Series Herself / Herself – Guest Self
UNCF: An Evening of Stars 2014 TV Special Herself Self
In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul 2014 TV Movie Herself Self
Rachael Ray 2013 TV Series Herself Self
The Queen Latifah Show 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
Good Day L.A. 2013 TV Series Herself Self
Made in America 2013 Documentary Herself Self
Anderson Live 2012 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
Big Morning Buzz Live 2012 TV Series Herself Self
43rd NAACP Image Awards 2012 TV Special Herself Self
The BET Honors 2012 TV Movie Herself Self
Diary of a Decade: The Story of a Movement 2012 Documentary Herself Self
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul 2011 TV Movie Herself – Performer Self
2011 Soul Train Awards 2011 TV Special Herself Self
Black Girls Rock! 2011 2011 TV Movie Herself Self
Sunday Best 2011 TV Series Herself Self
BET Awards 2011 2011 TV Special Herself Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2001-2011 TV Series Herself / Herself – Musical Guest Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010-2011 TV Series Herself Self
Black Girls Rock 2010 TV Movie Herself Self
ES.TV HD 2010 TV Series Herself Self
TV One Night Only: Live from the Essence Music Festival 2010 TV Movie Herself Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2010 TV Series Herself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2007-2010 TV Series Herself Self
41st NAACP Image Awards 2010 TV Special Herself Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2010 TV Series Herself Self
Chelsea Lately 2010 TV Series Herself – Guest Self
Sesame Street 2009 TV Series Herself Self
Real Life Divas 2008 TV Series documentary Herself Self
BET Awards ’08 2008 TV Special Herself Self
BET Awards 2008 2008 TV Special Herself – Performer Self
The BET Honors 2008 TV Movie Herself – Performer Self
What Perez Sez 2008 TV Series Herself Self
Extra 2008 TV Series Herself Self
SeeMore’s Playhouse 2007 TV Series Herself Self
Loose Women 2007 TV Series Herself Self
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show 2004-2007 TV Series Herself Self
Late Show with David Letterman 2001-2006 TV Series Herself Self
September in Brooklyn: The Making of ‘Block Party’ 2006 Video documentary short Herself Self
Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests 2006 Video documentary Herself Self
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party 2005 Documentary Herself Self
106 & Park Top 10 Live 2005 TV Series Herself Self
The 47th Annual Grammy Awards 2005 TV Special Herself Self
Barend en Van Dorp 2004 TV Series Herself – Performer Self
Tavis Smiley 2004 TV Series Herself Self
Tinseltown TV 2004 TV Series Herself Self
Essence Awards 2003 TV Movie documentary Herself Self
I Love the ’70s 2003 TV Series documentary Herself Self
The Jazzspel with Eric J 2003 TV Series Herself (2003-2008) Self
Def Poetry 2003 TV Series documentary Herself Self
The 8th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Stevie Wonder 2002 TV Special Herself Self
Elmo Visits the Firehouse 2002 Video short Herself Self
2nd Annual BET Awards 2002 TV Movie documentary Herself Self
Jazzyfatnastees: In Process 2002 TV Short documentary Herself Self
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Herself Archive Footage
Later… With Jools Holland 2004 TV Series Herself Archive Footage

Jill Scott Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Female Artist Won
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Song – Traditional Song: “Back Together” Won
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Album Album: “Woman” Won
2011 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Sins of the Mother (2010) Won
2010 Vision Award NAMIC Vision Awards Best Performance- Drama The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2008) Won
2008 Grammy Grammy Awards Best Urban/Alternative Performance Won
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Female Artist Nominated
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Song – Traditional Song: “Back Together” Nominated
2016 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Album Album: “Woman” Nominated
2011 Image Award Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Sins of the Mother (2010) Nominated
2010 Vision Award NAMIC Vision Awards Best Performance- Drama The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (2008) Nominated
2008 Grammy Grammy Awards Best Urban/Alternative Performance Nominated