Jill Scott

Q: Has Jill Scott won any major awards?

Yes, Jill Scott has won three Grammy Awards and has received numerous nominations for her contributions to music and acting.

Q: What was Jill Scott's first film?

Jill Scott's first film was 'Hounddog' released in 2007, where she played the role of a supportive family member.

Q: Which films are considered Jill Scott's most successful?

Some of Jill Scott's most successful films include 'Why Did I Get Married?', 'Get On Up', and 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency', showcasing her range as an actress.

Q: What is known about Jill Scott's personal life?

Jill Scott was married to Mike Dobson from 2016 to 2019 and has one daughter named Jett Scott. She often shares insights about her life and experiences.

Q: What is Jill Scott's estimated net worth?

Jill Scott's estimated net worth is reported to be around $12 million, reflecting her successful career in music and acting.

Q: What are some milestones in Jill Scott's filmography?

Milestones in Jill Scott's filmography include her breakout role in 'Why Did I Get Married?' and her portrayal of Ma Rainey in 'Get On Up', which showcased her dramatic range.

Q: What genres does Jill Scott typically work in?

Jill Scott typically works in drama and romantic comedy genres, both in her acting roles and music, often blending elements of soul and R&B.

Known for

Baggage Claim (2013)

IMDb 5.1 / 10

2013 / Comedy, Romance / 96mins

Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle...

Why Did I Get Married? (2007)

IMDb 5.9 / 10

2007 / Comedy, Drama / 113 min

The film is about the difficulty of maintaining a solid relationship in modern times. Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of...

Name

Jill Scott

Height

5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

Born

4 April 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Spouses

Mike Dobson (2016–2019)

Children

1 daughter, named Jett Scott

Parents

Joyce Scott, Joe Scott

Estimated Net Worth

$12 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Ella During a Gershwin recording session, Ella Fitzgerald sings her love songs, scatting through her darkest notes.	Ella	Not rated
2025	TV Football Fantastics Football Fantastics is a joyful comedy about a chaotic bunch of kids brought together by their weekend football group and...	Jill Scott	Not rated
2023	Movie Outlaw Johnny Black Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a...	Maw Belle	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2021	TV The Weakest Link Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and...	Self - Contestant	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2021	TV Abbott Elementary In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together...	Jill Scott	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2021	Movie Highway to Heaven Angela the angel takes on the role of a temporary school counselor. Working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks,...	Angela Stewart	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2021	TV Blankety Blank Bradley Walsh presents the triumphant return of Britain's blank-iest game show. Can he control his celebrity panel and help contestants...	Self - Panellist	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2020	TV Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices Celebrity readers share children's books by Black authors to spark kid-friendly conversations about empathy, equality, self-love and antiracism.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2020	TV VERZUZ VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in...	Self	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2019	TV First Wives Club Three women band together after their first marriages fall apart, and find strength in their sisterhood - and of course...	Hazel Rachelle	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2019	TV Tamron Hall Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and...	Self	TMDB 4.7 / 10
2018	TV Black Lightning Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter...	Lady Eve	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2017	Movie Love Beats Rhymes A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she...	Professor Dixon	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2017	Movie Flint A woman deals with the toxic water scandal in Flint, Michigan, and the effect it has on her family.	Nayyirah Shariff	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2016	Movie BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle...	Self - Performer	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2015	Movie Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute "Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute" will feature some of today's top artists...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2015	Movie With This Ring After attending their friend Elise's wedding to Nate on New Year's Eve, Trista, a career-driven talent agent, Viviane, a successful...	Viviane	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2014	TV black-ish A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class...	Yaya	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2014	Movie Get On Up A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.	DeeDee Brown	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2013	Movie Made in America Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.	Self	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2013	Movie Baggage Claim Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man with whom...	Gail Best	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2012	Movie Steel Magnolias In an updated contemporary version of the beloved stage play and 1989 film, "Steel Magnolias" chronicles the lives and friendship...	Truvy	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2010	Movie Why Did I Get Married Too? Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate...	Sheila	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2010	Movie Sins of the Mother Shay is a young African-American college student whom is forced to take a year off from school to return to...	Nona	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2010	Movie Black Panther Black Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology, wits, and extraordinary fighting ability...	Storm	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2010	TV Black Panther Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior kings possessing superior...	Storm (voice)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2009	TV The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency The adventures of Mma Ramotswe, a Motswana woman who starts Botswana's first female-owned detective agency.	Mma Precious Ramotswe	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2008	Movie Hounddog A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and...	Big mma thorton	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2008	TV Fringe FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a...	Simone	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2008	Movie Jill Scott - Live in Paris This DVD is a unique musical and artistic moment miraculously captured on video. Jill expresses human emotion with strength and...	Unknown character	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2007	Movie Why Did I Get Married? Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go...	Sheila	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2006	Movie Chris Botti Live: With Orchestra and Special Guests December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break- through gold certified album "When I...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2005	TV The Reichen Show A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.	Self	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2005	Movie Dave Chappelle's Block Party The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn,...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2004	Movie Cavedweller A traumatic event sends a musician back to her hometown in an effort to reunite with the daughters she abandoned....	Rosemary	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2004	Movie Michael Jackson: The One Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2003	TV The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.	Self	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2001	Movie VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin A concert performance by "Lady Soul" Aretha Franklin, as well as Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony and Jill Scott. From...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2000	TV Girlfriends A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family...	Donna Williams	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1999	TV Law & Order: Special Victims Unit In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate...	Janice Raleigh	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
1997	TV The Chris Rock Show The Chris Rock Show is a late night comedy talk show featured on HBO. It was created by Chris Rock...	Unknown character	TMDB 4.6 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1988	TV LIVE with Kelly and Mark A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1953	TV The Oscars An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
TBA	Movie Dave Chappelle's Block Party 2 Actor, writer and comic Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to...	Self	Not rated
TBA	Movie Why Did I Get Married Again? The couples reunite in celebration as Marcus and Angela's daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for quite...	Sheila	Not rated
TBA	Movie Cowgirl's Last Ride A woman who has escaped from a care facility makes a journey to her home pursued by her son with...	Cali	Not rated
TBA	Movie Mahalia! A biopic about the "Queen of Gospel" Mahalia Jackson	Mahalia Jackson	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2022	Movie Inventing the Christmas Prince Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss,...	Production Design Art	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2021	Movie Highway to Heaven Angela the angel takes on the role of a temporary school counselor. Working alongside junior high school principal Bruce Banks,...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2018	Movie Homegrown Christmas After stepping down as CEO of her dream job, Maddie heads home for the holidays to gain perspective. She finds...	Production Design Art	TMDB 4.9 / 10

Ella

2025

Outlaw Johnny Black

2023 / TMDB 5.4

Highway to Heaven

2021 / TMDB 4.2

Love Beats Rhymes

2017 / TMDB 5.6

Flint

2017 / TMDB 6.8

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

2016 / TMDB 9.0

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Got a question about Jill Scott?

What are some of Jill Scott's career highlights?

Jill Scott's career highlights include her Grammy wins, starring roles in films like 'Why Did I Get Married?' and 'Get On Up', and her successful music albums that topped the charts.

Has Jill Scott won any major awards?

What was Jill Scott's first film?

Which films are considered Jill Scott's most successful?

What is known about Jill Scott's personal life?

What is Jill Scott's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Jill Scott's filmography?

What genres does Jill Scott typically work in?