Jill Scott Net Worth is
$1.4 Million
Mini Biography
Created in 1972 in North Philadelphia, Jill Scott was raised in the ghetto with her mom, Joyce, and grandmother. A deeply enjoyed and gifted kid, she discovered to talk of them costing only eight a few months and was reading by age group four. Always the guts of interest, her primary in elementary college defined her as just a little butterfly. After working from Jill’s abusive stepfather, mother and child relocated along with Jill’s grandmother, with whom she had an extremely close bond. After a tough but memorable youth, Scott went to Temple University, learning supplementary education. She was thinking about learning to be a high-school English instructor. When she was placed at a college being a student-teacher, her fellow professors disapproved of her unique approach to teaching the youngsters: she frequently incorporated singing and melody to be able to assist with memorization. Because of the negative remarks she was getting, she quit. Shortly thereafter, a pal helped her in joining an area theater troop. After some effort, she earned an area in the Canadian ensemble of Rent, begun to perform poetry readings and befriended some big brands in the Philly creative community, included DJ Jazzy Jeff (DJ Jazzy Jeff). It had been right here that Scott’s musical profession took off. Prompted by Jazzy Jeff and Ahmir-Khalib Thompson (Ahmir “Questolove” Thompson) from the hip-hop group The Roots, Scott had written several songs in mere three days through the summer season of 1999. One of these, entitled “YOU HAVE Me,” was performed by Erykah Badu as well as the Roots, and earned a Grammy for Greatest Rap Efficiency (Duo or Group). A couple of months later on, after Jeff burnt 100 demonstration CDs and promoted the soul vocalist, Jill Scott authorized with the brand new label Hidden Seaside. During this entire process and since that time, she collaborated with Will Smith and Common, and done soundtracks for Right down to Earth (2001), Crazy Wild Western (1999) and In As well Deep (1999) Incredibly, she made 50 songs on her behalf debut album and had a whole lot of trouble trimming it straight down. Finally, after very much deliberation, “WHO’S Jill Scott? Terms & Seems, Vol. I” premiered in July 2000. It presented music that was younger enough for younger era and soulful plenty of for all those above 40. Accolades came pouring set for her unique contribution to hip-hop: “WHO’S Jill Scott?” was qualified platinum, and she received three Grammy nominations (including one for Greatest New Designer), three NAACP Picture benefits and one Spirit Teach Award for Greatest Female R&B Recording. Her fame transported her on stage as she performed on VH1’s Divas Live with Aretha Franklin; talking about Aretha, Jill Scott was the 2001 receiver of the Aretha Franklin Award as “Entertainer of the entire year” at the girl of Soul Honours. Never limited by music, Jill Scott is a genuine multimedia brand throughout books, clothing, TV and film. Lately, Jill starred in CAN GET ON Up: A Wayne Dark brown Biopic, as DeeDee, the wife of Wayne Dark brown. She also starred alongside Tyler Perry & Janet Jackson in the #1 nationwide film series Why Do I Get Wedded? (Pt. 1 and 2), Baggage State, Metal Magnolias and Sins from the Mom which shown on Life time and became the second-most viewed premiere in the network’s background. Jill was casted as the business lead personality in the HBO/BBC mini series filmed on area in Botswana, The No.1 Females Detective Company, a Peabody Award-winning display directed with the past due Oscar Award-winning director Anthony Minghella. A consummate writer in mind, she penned The Occasions, The A few minutes, The Hours, a compilation of poems that immediately became a fresh York Times bestseller. Scott also created an intimates series for Ashley Stewart and founded Blues Babe, a signed up 501(c)3 foundation which has elevated over thousands dollars to aid minority students seeking college degrees. Jill recently released her extremely anticipated 5th studio room album WOMAN in July 24, 2015 which opened in the music graphs at #1 offering Jill her 2nd consecutive number 1 record. After a countrywide sold-out tour in Summertime 2015, Jill is certainly focusing on Lionsgate’s Coco and FX’s Snowfall.
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
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jill Scott |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Date Of Birth | April 4, 1972 |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, Poet, Actor, Model, Music artist, A Long Walk, So Gone, So In Love |
| Education | Philadelphia High School for Girls, Temple University, A Long Walk, So Gone, So In Love |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Mike Dobson, Lyzel Williams, A Long Walk, So Gone, So In Love |
| Children | Jett Hamilton Roberts |
| Parents | Joyce Scott |
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| Awards | Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Soul Train Music Lady of Soul Award, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song - Traditional, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female, Billboard Music Award for Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, A Long Walk, So Gone, So In Love |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Soul Train Music Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist, BET Centric Award, Soul Train Music Award for Best Collaboration, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song, BET Award for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Soul Train Music Award for Song of the Year, BET Award for Best New Artist, Soul Train Music Award for Album of the Year, MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video, Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com), Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female, BET Award for Best Actress, Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act, A Long Walk, So Gone, So In Love |
| Movies | Coco, With This Ring, Get on Up, Baggage Claim, Steel Magnolias, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Sins of the Mother, Why Did I Get Married?, Hounddog, Cavedweller, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, Marvel Knights: Black Panther, Jill Scott: Live in Paris: Words, Sights & Sounds: Vol. 1, Jill Scott: Real Thing: Words and Sounds: Vol. 3, The Best of NeoSoul, Jools Holland: Later ... Hip Hop Soul, Neo Soul All Stars |
| TV Shows | Black Panther, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency |