Jill Scott is a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, poet, and actress, known for her soulful neo-soul music, powerful voice, and roles in film and television like The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and Black Lightning. Starting her career collaborating with The Roots, her 2000 debut album Who Is Jill Scott?: Words & Sounds Vol. 1 went platinum, establishing her as a major voice in music, and she’s since expanded into a successful multimedia career. In January 2026, Scott released the single “Beautiful People” as the lead single to her sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern. The album is scheduled to release on February 13, 2026, her first album after a decade-long hiatus.
Birth Name
Jill Heather Scott
Nickname
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Actress, Model
Genre
R&B, Philadelphia Soul, Neo Soul, Hip hop, Spoken Word, Jazz
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Hidden Beach (2000–2010), Blues Babe/Warner Bros. (2011–2013), Atlantic (2014–Present)
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Jill Scott was born on 4th of April 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Age
She is currently 53 years old.
Sun Sign
Aries
Ethnicity
Mixed
She has African-American ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
After graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Girls, Scott attended Temple University.
Family Details
Jill dedicated to preserving a considerable level of privacy concerning her personal life on social media, she intentionally avoids revealing the identities or showcasing the faces of her parents and siblings. Her mother named Joyce Scott.
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jill Scott has dated –
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6 inches
- In centimeters – 168 cm
- In meters – 1.68 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 75 kg
- In Pounds – 165 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements –40–30–42
- Bust – 40 inches
- Waist – 30 inches
- Hip – 42 inches
- Bra Size – 40B
Body Build
Voluptuous
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 9 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 12 (US).
Sexuality
Queer
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Jill is known for her soulful lyrics in songs like Hate on Me and for her collaborations with Lupe Fiasco, among others. In 2000, she released her much anticipated debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1, a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 which garnered two more Grammy Awards and spawned multiple worldwide tours.
Singing Debut
In 2000, Scott made her professional singing debut with the release of her first studio album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which received critical acclaim and went platinum.
Television Debut
In 2004, Jill appeared in several episodes of season four of UPN’s Girlfriends, playing Donna, a love interest to main character, William Dent (Reggie Hayes). She also appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
Film Debut
In 2007, Scott’s first feature film appearances occurred when Scott appeared in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married?
Jill Scott Net Worth
Jill Scott has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Jill Scott
- Instagram – missjillscott
- X – Jill Scott
- YouTube Channel – Jill Scott
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jill Scott
- Jill was born in Philadelphia. She grew up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood.
- She planned to become a high school English teacher. However, after three years of study and then working as a teacher’s aide, Scott became disillusioned with a teaching career and she dropped out of college.
- Scott began her career as a spoken-word poet before transitioning fully into music. She was eventually discovered by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots.
- Jill debuted as an artist during a Roots live show, singing as original artist/singer of the song. Afterwards Scott collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common; she broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent.
- In 2000, she released her much anticipated debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1, a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist.
- Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 which garnered two more Grammy Awards and spawned multiple worldwide tours.
- On July 24, 2015, Jill released her highly anticipated 5th studio album Woman, which opened on the music charts at #1 giving Jill her 2nd consecutive number one album.
- Never limited to music, Jill Scott is a true multimedia brand across books, clothing, TV and film. Most recently, Jill starred in Get On Up: A James Brown Biopic, as DeeDee, the wife of James Brown.
- She also starred alongside Tyler Perry & Janet Jackson in the #1 national movie series Why Did I Get Married? (Pt. 1 and 2), Baggage Claim, Steel Magnolias and Sins of the Mother which aired on Lifetime and became the second-most watched premiere in the network’s history.
- Jill was also casted as the lead character in the HBO/BBC mini-series filmed on location in Botswana, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, a Peabody Award-winning show directed by the late Oscar Award-winning director Anthony Minghella.
- A consummate writer at heart, she penned The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, a compilation of poems that instantly became a New York Times bestseller.
- Scott also developed an intimates line for Ashley Stewart and founded Blues Babe, a registered 501(c)3 foundation that has raised over hundreds of thousands dollars to support minority students pursuing college degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jill Scott?
She is an American Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and critically acclaimed actor.
What is the real name of Jill Scott?
Her real name is Jill Heather Scott.
What is the age of Jill Scott?
She is 53 years old (4th of April 1972).
What is Jill Scott Height?
The Height of Jill is 1.68 m (5′6”).
What is the Net worth of Jill Scott?
She has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2026.