Jill Scott

Acting

Jill Scott

Born April 4, 1972 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (age 54)

Jill Heather Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. Scott made her film debut in 2007 in Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Di…

Known For

Why Did I Get Married Again?Why Did I Get Married Again? · 2026
Why Did I Get Married Again?
★ 6.72026
MovieComedyRomance
The couples reunite for the destination wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter, bringing drama old and new as they ask, "Why did we get married again?"
Why Did I Get Married Too?Why Did I Get Married Too? · 2010
Why Did I Get Married Too?
★ 6.62010
MovieComedyRomance
Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
Get On UpGet On Up · 2014
Get On Up
★ 6.82014
MovieDramaMusic
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
HounddogHounddog · 2008
Hounddog
★ 6.52008
MovieDramaMusic
A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.
Why Did I Get Married?Why Did I Get Married? · 2007
Why Did I Get Married?
★ 6.62007
MovieComedyDrama
Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins to question their own relationship.
Baggage ClaimBaggage Claim · 2013
Baggage Claim
★ 5.32013
MovieRomanceComedy
Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle down. However, with her sister's upcoming wedding and pressure from her oft-married mother, she's determined to get engaged in the next 30 days. In that time, her best friends (and fellow flight attendants) conspire to help her re-encounter her exes as she flies all over the country.
Love Beats RhymesLove Beats Rhymes · 2017
Love Beats Rhymes
★ 5.62017
MovieDramaMusic
A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.
Homegrown ChristmasHomegrown Christmas · 2018
Homegrown Christmas
★ 4.82018
MovieDramaTV Movie
After stepping down as CEO of her dream job, Maddie heads home for the holidays to gain perspective. She finds herself running into her old high school sweetheart Carter, and tensions quickly arise. When forced to put together a Christmas dance for the local high school, Carter and Maddie find themselves putting their differences aside and rediscover what made them fall in love all those years ago.

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Jill Scott - Live in ParisJill Scott - Live in Paris · 2008
Jill Scott - Live in Paris
★ 10.02008
MovieMusic
This DVD is a unique musical and artistic moment miraculously captured on video. Jill expresses human emotion with strength and passion - transforming the Parisian concert hall into her personal universe. We are privileged to witness this perfect moment in time - a sensual awakening in the city of lights. Sit down, open your spirit, and let the sound and the visuals stimulate and entice you. Legendary jazz and soul songstress Jill Scott performs some of her greatest hits live in Paris, including "The Way," "The Fact Is (I Need You)," "Golden," "My Petition," "Bedda At Home," and "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)." In addition, this program features four tracks from a live set at the House of Blues: "Crown Royal," "Hate On Me," "My Love," and "All I."