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Jill Scott: Biography

Jill Scott

Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 04/04/1972, Aries
Profession: Singer; poet; actor

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Jill Scott Fast Facts:

Released her double-platinum debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, in 2000.
Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2001.
Founded the Blues Babe Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships to college-bound students in the greater Philadelphia area, in 2002.
Released a book of poetry, The Moments, the Minutes, the Hours: The Poetry of Jill Scott, in 2005.
Made her feature-film debut playing Big Momma Thornton in the controversial 2007 drama Hounddog.

Jill Scott Relationships:
Joyce Scott - Mother
Blue Babe - Grandmother
Lyzel Williams - Ex-husband
Lil' John Roberts - Ex-fiancé
Jett Hamilton Roberts - Son
Jill Scott Awards:
2004 Grammy: Best Urban/Alternative Performance - Winner
2006 Grammy: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
2007 Grammy: Best Urban/Alternative Performance - Winner
College:
Attended Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Jeri Ryan, Jill Scott Will Hart/NBC

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Jill Scott Will Hart/NBC

The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Jill Scott, Idris Elba Keith Bernstein/HBO

The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Jill Scott Keith Bernstein/HBO

The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Lucian Msamati, Jill Scott, Anika Noni Rose Keith Bernstein/HBO

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