Jill Scott, 1972
Actors · April 4, 1972
Jill Scott
★ HOW OLD IS JILL SCOTT?
Jill Scott is 54 years old, born April 4, 1972 in United States · Aries.
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About
Jill Scott turned neo-soul introspection into platinum albums and a dual career spanning music and film. Born April 4, 1972, in the US, Scott released her debut Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in 2000, establishing herself as a singer. She pivoted to acting in 2007 with Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?, later starring in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) and Black Lightning (2018–). As an Aries [birth fact], she channels directness and creative boldness into both mediums.
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Biography
Jill Scott is an American singer and actor born April 4, 1972. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, establishing her as a neo-soul force. 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, cementing her place in early 2000s R&B.
Scott transitioned to film in 2007, making her debut in Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?. In 2008, she starred in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's novels. After stepping back from music, she returned in 2011 with The Light of the Sun. Her role as Deidre "Dee Dee" Jenkins—James Brown's second wife—in the 2014 film Get on Up showcased her range. Beginning in 2018, Scott appeared as Lady Eve in The CW's Black Lightning, the DC Comics series. She released her fifth album, Woman, in 2015, and her sixth, To Whom This May Concern, in February 2026.
Born under Aries [birth fact], Scott channels the sign's directness and creative drive into both vocal and performance work. Her life-path number is 9, reflecting completion and universal perspective [birth fact]. As a singer and actor, she performs live, records albums, and takes on screen roles across film and television.
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Trivia
- Her debut album Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 went platinum in 2000.
- She starred in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008), based on Alexander McCall Smith's novels.
- Scott played Deidre "Dee Dee" Jenkins, James Brown's second wife, in the 2014 film Get on Up.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Jill Scott often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jill Scott?
- Jill Scott is 54 years old (born April 4, 1972).
- When is Jill Scott's birthday?
- Jill Scott was born on April 4, 1972.
- What is Jill Scott's zodiac sign?
- Jill Scott is a Aries, born April 4, 1972.
- What is Jill Scott's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jill Scott was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Jill Scott from?
- Jill Scott is from United States.
- What does Jill Scott do?
- Jill Scott is a actor.
- Is Jill Scott still alive?
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