| Net Worth: | $15 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | April 4, 1972 (52 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | — |
| Nationality: | — |
Jill was born April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She’s not only talented singer. Scott played in several movies, including Cavedweller, Why Did I Get Married?, and Baggage Claim. In 2014, she’ll be starring in Get on Up as Dee-Dee Jenkins. She married Lyzel Williams in 2001, but they divorced six years later. Jill has one son, Jett Hamilton Roberts, with drummer Li’l John Roberts.
Career
Jill Scott started her career as a singer with the band the Roots. She later toured with singer Eric Benet for the Broadway musical Rent.
Personal Life
Jill has been married twice. Her first marriage to long-time boyfriend Lyzel Williams lasted six years. The couple divorced in 2007.
Quotes
“I need to find creative diversity because if I get stuck, I get unhappy.”
— Jill Scott
“One of the things I love about Africa is the amount of dignity and respect and humility you see all the time. You don’t realise how often you’re disrespected until you are surrounded by respect.”
— Jill Scott
“I always wanted to be a renaissance woman, do as many things as I possibly can and hopefully do them well or don’t do them at all.”
— Jill Scott
“You have to be humble when you’re dealing with God.”
— Jill Scott
“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.”
— Jill Scott