Jill Scott Bio | Wiki
Jill Scott is a popular American singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress. She made her film premiere in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? In 2008, Jill appeared in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith.
Following a four-year hiatus from music, Jill released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun, in 2011. In 2014, Jill appeared in the film Get on Up as the second wife of James Brown. Jill released her fifth album, Woman in 2015. Beginning in 2018, Jill starred in The CW DC Comics superhero series Black Lightning as Lady Eve.
Since 2018, she starred in a recurring role in the CW’s Black Lightning as villain Lady Eve, a ruler of a criminal empire and foe of the superhero, Black Lightning. In 2019, Jill appeared in First Wives Club, a TV adaptation of the 1996 comedy about three divorced wives who share a common past. The series is available on BET’s streaming service, BET Plus, and stars Ryan Michelle Bathe and Michelle Buteau.
Jill Scott Age
Jill was born on April 4, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. She is 50 years old. Jill celebrates his birthday on April 4, every year.
Jill Scott Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Jill stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.7 m).
Jill Scott Family
She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood. Jill was brought up by her mother, Joyce Scott, and her grandmother. Her maternal ancestry became traced to the Jola people of Guinea-Bissau. She became brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness.
Jill Scott Partner
Jill is married to her husband Mike Dobson. The two married on June 25, 2016. Previously, she and her long-term boyfriend Lyzel Williams who is a graphic artist and DJ, married in 2001 in a private Hawaiian ceremony during a vacation. The two dated for seven years prior to their wedding. Jill wrote and recorded the song “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” about Lyzel. Following six years of marriage, Jill and Lyzel divorced in 2007.
Later on, Jill became engaged to her drummer, Li’l John Roberts. Jill and Li’l John Roberts welcomed a son, Jett Hamilton Roberts who was born on April 20, 2009. On June 23, 2009, Jill reported that she and Li’l John Roberts had broken up, with Jill breaking the news to Essence magazine.
Jill Scott Education
Following graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Girls, Jill went to Temple University. While serving two jobs Jill studied secondary education. Jill planned to become a high school English teacher. However, following three years of study and later working as a teacher’s aide, Jill became disillusioned with a teaching career and afterward dropped out of college.
Jill Scott Singer
She started her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to do her work. Jill was finally discovered by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots. Questlove called Jill to join the band in the studio. The affiliation emerged in a co-writing credit for Scott on the song, “You Got Me”.
In 2000, Erykah Badu and the Roots received a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a pair or Group for “You Got Me”, and Jill premiered as an artist during a Roots live show, singing as the original artist/singer of the song. Later Jill teamed up with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common; she broadened her performing experience by visiting Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent.
Jill Scott Songs
– The Way
– Golden
– So in Love (2011)
– Gettin’ in the Way
– Whatever
– Blessed (2011)
– Whenever You’re Around
– Can’t Wait (2015)
– Love Rain
– Shame
– Hear My Call
– Exclusively
– Back Together
– A Long Walk
– He Loves Me
– Hate on Me
– So Gone (2011)
– It’s Love
– Cross My Mind
– Slowly Surely
– I Think It’s Better
– Do You Remember
– Getting in the Way
Jill Scott Movies And Tv Shows
– Cavedweller (2004) as Rosemary
– Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2005) as herself
– Why Did I Get Married? (2007) as Sheila
– Baggage Claim (2013) as Gail Best
– Get on Up (2014) as DeeDee Brown
– Love Beats Rhymes (2017) as Professor Dixon
– Girlfriends (2004) as Donna Williams
– SeeMore’s Playhouse (2007) as herself
– Black Panther (2010) as Ororo Munroe / Storm
– Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2010) as Janice Raleigh
– Fringe (2012) as Simone
– With This Ring (2015) as Viviane Rhimes
– Being Mary Jane (2016) as Jackie
– Black Lightning (2018, 2020) as Lady Eve
– First Wives Club (2019-2020) as Hazel Rachelle
– Black-ish (2020) as Yaya
– Robot Chicken (2022) as May Day, Beth
Jill Scott Weight Loss
She has lost a whopping 63 pounds. She earlier opened up about her weight-loss secrets stating her diverse exercise routine, which comprises of boxing and biking has made the journey worthwhile.
Jill Scott Concert
Jill signed a multi-tour contract with Live Nation to expand her concert touring. On June 20, 2008, during a concert in New York’s Carnegie Hall, Jill shared a long on-stage kiss with her drummer, Li’l John Roberts.
Jill Scott Golden
His song “Golden” is emphasized in an R&B-themed radio station in the Rockstar Games video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Jill Scott Net Worth
Jill gets her wealth from her work as a singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress who made her film premiere in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? Therefore, Jill has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Jill’s estimated net worth is $12 million.
How Old Is Jill Scott
Jill is a 50-year-old who was born on April 4, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Who Is Jill Scott
Jill is a singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress. She made her film premiere in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?. In 2008, Jill appeared in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, based on the novels of the same name by Alexander McCall Smith.