Jill Scott net worth is
$12 Million
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 Net Worth $12 Million
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.
| 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 |
| http://www.facebook.com/whoisjillscott | |
| http://www.twitter.com/missjillscott | |
| Google+ | http://plus.google.com/115749815457754280822 |
| 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 |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bright smile |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | (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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | I am a woman, I make mistakes. I make them often. God has given me a talent and that's it. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recording her new album The Light Of The Sun: Words and Sounds, Vol. 4. [February 2010] |
| 2 | Son, Jett Hamilton Roberts, born April 20, 2009. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Announced June 20, 2008 that she is engaged to her drummer, Lil' John Roberts. |
| 5 | Is expecting her first child with fiancé Lil' Jon Roberts. The baby is due April 25, 2009. |
| 6 | Invented a new brand of bras for full figured women called "Butterfly" in the spring of 2008. |
| 7 | Favorite movie is The Wiz (1978). |
| 8 | Is a supporter of gay rights. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | She remains close to her mother and grandmother, nicknamed "Blue Babe", and resides in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. |
| 11 | Won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for "Cross My Mind.". |
| 12 | 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. |
| 13 | Mother's name is Joyce Scott. |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | Was nominated for a Grammy in Best New Artist of 2000, but did not win. |
| 16 | Released her double-platinum debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, in 2000. |
| 17 | Named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2001. |
| 18 | Founded the Blues Babe Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships to college-bound students in the greater Philadelphia area, in 2002. |
| 19 | She quit teaching after other teachers complained about her method of singing to students to improve their memorization skills. |
| 20 | Recorded 50 songs for her debut album, but included only 18. |
| 21 | Slept in the same bed as her grandmother until the age of eighteen. |
| 22 | Her stepfather was abusive, so she and her mom went to live with her grandmother. |
| 23 | Performed with a Canadian touring cast in the musical 'Rent'. |
| 24 | Originally attended Temple University to become a high school English teacher. |
| 25 | Released a book of poetry entitled "The Moments, the Minutes, the Hours" in April 2005. |
| 26 | Has a cat named Stacey. |
| 27 | An only child. |
| 28 | Attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls |
| 29 | Was offered a role in the Broadway play 'Chicago', but turned it down. |
| 30 | Originally sang the hook on The Roots Grammy winning song "You Got Me." |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunca es tarde | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Barbershop: The Next Cut | 2016 | performer: "Back Together" / writer: "Back Together" | |
| Onkel Johnny | 2015 | Short writer: "I'm In It" | |
| Second Coming | 2014 | performer: "A Long Walk" / writer: "A Long Walk" - as Scott | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Glee | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| So You Think You Can Dance Canada | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009 | ||
| Obsessed | 2009 | performer: "Golden" / writer: "Golden" | |
| Grand Theft Auto IV | 2008 | Video Game performer: "Golden" / writer: "Golden" | |
| The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | 2008 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins | 2008 | performer: "It's Love" / writer: "It's Love" | |
| The Nanny Diaries | 2007 | performer: "The Fact Is I Need You" / writer: "The Fact Is I Need You" | |
| Hounddog | 2007 | performer: "Hound Dog" | |
| Something New | 2006/I | performer: "Family Reunion" | |
| Dave Chappelle's Block Party | 2005 | Documentary performer: "The Way", "You Got Me" / writer: "The Way", "You Got Me" - as Jill H. Scott | |
| Shadowboxer | 2005 | performer: "Bedda At Home" / writer: "Bedda At Home" | |
| Beauty Shop | 2005 | performer: "Golden" / writer: "Golden" | |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2004 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| New Zealand Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Love Don't Cost a Thing | 2003 | performer: "Comes to the Light" / writer: "Comes to the Light" | |
| Brown Sugar | 2002 | performer: "Easy Conversation" / writer: "Easy Conversation" | |
| S.P.U.N.G | 2002 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Down to Earth | 2001 | "One Time" / performer: "One Time" | |
| Kingdom Come | 2001 | performer: "Kingdom Come" | |
| Save the Last Dance | 2001 | performer: "Shining Through" | |
| In Too Deep | 1999 | performer: "Dreamin'" / writer: "Dreamin'" |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco | 2016 | Professor Dixon | |
| Being Mary Jane | 2015 | TV Series | Jackie |
| Hello Beautiful Interludes Live: Jill Scott | 2015 | TV Movie | Singer |
| With This Ring | 2015 | TV Movie | Viviane |
| Get on Up | 2014 | DeeDee Brown | |
| Baggage Claim | 2013 | Gail | |
| Fading Gigolo | 2013 | uncredited | |
| Second Sight | 2013 | TV Movie | Dr. Callier |
| Fringe | 2012 | TV Series | Simone |
| Steel Magnolias | 2012 | TV Movie | Truvy |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2010 | TV Series | Janice Raleigh |
| Why Did I Get Married Too? | 2010 | Sheila | |
| Sins of the Mother | 2010 | TV Movie | Nona |
| Black Panther | 2010 | TV Mini-Series | Storm Ororo Munroe |
| The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Precious Ramotswe |
| Why Did I Get Married? | 2007 | Sheila | |
| Hounddog | 2007 | Big Momma Thorton | |
| Cavedweller | 2004 | Rosemary | |
| Girlfriends | 2004 | TV Series | Donna Williams |
| Sesame Street | 2002 | TV Series |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interludes | 2012 | inspiration |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway's Best | 2002 | TV Movie | Herself |
| 2001 Lady of Soul Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself - Performer |
| The 2001 Billboard Music Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
| Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2001 | TV Series | Musical Guest |
| VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
| 32nd NAACP Image Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 15th Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
| The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself - Performer |
| An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of Educational Excellence | 2001 | TV Special documentary | Herself |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2000 | TV Series | Herself |
| MOBO Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Chris Rock Show | 2000 | TV Series | Herself |
| Soul Train Awards Post Show | 2016 | TV Movie | Herself - Guest |
| Steve Harvey | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| 2015 Soul Train Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2004-2015 | TV Series | Herself - Musical Guest / Herself |
| Good Morning America | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Musical Guest |
| Yahoo! Live | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| The View | 2004-2015 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Musical Guest |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005-2015 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Musical Guest |
| Unsung | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The Meredith Vieira Show | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Panelist / Herself |
| Black Girls Rock! | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life an All Star Grammy Salute | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |
| Today | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Made in Hollywood | 2010-2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Wendy Williams Show | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest |
| UNCF: An Evening of Stars | 2014 | TV Special | Herself |
| In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul | 2014 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Rachael Ray | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Good Day L.A. | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| Made in America | 2013 | Documentary | Herself |
| Anderson Live | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Big Morning Buzz Live | 2012 | TV Series | Herself |
| 43rd NAACP Image Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Herself |
| The BET Honors | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Diary of a Decade: The Story of a Movement | 2012 | Documentary | Herself |
| VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul | 2011 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |
| 2011 Soul Train Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Herself |
| Black Girls Rock! 2011 | 2011 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Sunday Best | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| BET Awards 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2001-2011 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Musical Guest |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Black Girls Rock | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself |
| ES.TV HD | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| TV One Night Only: Live from the Essence Music Festival | 2010 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2007-2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| 41st NAACP Image Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Chelsea Lately | 2010 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Sesame Street | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Real Life Divas | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| BET Awards '08 | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
| BET Awards 2008 | 2008 | TV Special | Herself - Performer |
| The BET Honors | 2008 | TV Movie | Herself - Performer |
| What Perez Sez | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| Extra | 2008 | TV Series | Herself |
| SeeMore's Playhouse | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| Loose Women | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2004-2007 | TV Series | Herself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2001-2006 | TV Series | Herself |
| September in Brooklyn: The Making of 'Block Party' | 2006 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests | 2006 | Video documentary | Herself |
| Dave Chappelle's Block Party | 2005 | Documentary | Herself |
| 106 & Park Top 10 Live | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 47th Annual Grammy Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Herself |
| Barend en Van Dorp | 2004 | TV Series | Herself - Performer |
| Tavis Smiley | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| Tinseltown TV | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
| Essence Awards | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| I Love the '70s | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The Jazzspel with Eric J | 2003 | TV Series | Herself (2003-2008) |
| Def Poetry | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| The 8th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Stevie Wonder | 2002 | TV Special | Herself |
| Elmo Visits the Firehouse | 2002 | Video short | Herself |
| 2nd Annual BET Awards | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
| Jazzyfatnastees: In Process | 2002 | TV Short documentary | Herself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Tonight | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Female Artist | |
| 2016 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Song - Traditional | Song: "Back Together" |
| 2016 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Album | Album: "Woman" |
| 2011 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Sins of the Mother (2010) |
| 2010 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Performance- Drama | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) |
| 2008 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Urban/Alternative Performance |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | With This Ring (2015) |
| 2015 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Get on Up (2014) |
| 2015 | WIN Award | Women's Image Network Awards | Outstanding Actress Made for Television Movie / Mini-Series | With This Ring (2015) |
| 2014 | Hollywood Award | Acapulco Black Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | Baggage Claim (2013) |
| 2013 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actress | Steel Magnolias (2012) |
| 2013 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Steel Magnolias (2012) |
| 2011 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010) |
| 2011 | Prism Award | Prism Awards | Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries | Sins of the Mother (2010) |
| 2010 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) |
| 2009 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Drama | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) |
| 2009 | WIN Award | Women's Image Network Awards | Outstanding Actress Drama Series | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) |
| 2008 | BET Award | BET Awards | Best Actress | Why Did I Get Married? (2007) |
| 2008 | Dagger | Crime Thriller Awards, UK | Best Leading Actress | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) |
| 2008 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best R&B Album | For the album "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3." |
| 2008 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Why Did I Get Married? (2007) |
| 2005 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best R&B Album | For the album "Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2." |
| 2005 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best R&B Vocal Performance - Female | For the song "Whatever." |
| 2005 | Vision Award | NAMIC Vision Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | Cavedweller (2004) |
| 2002 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special | |
| 2001 | Brit | Brit Awards | Best International Female | |
| 2001 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best New Artist |
Known for movies
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2005)
as Herself
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
as Soundtrack
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
as Soundtrack
Obsessed (2009)
as Soundtrack
