Jill Scott American Singer With 3.2M Instagram Followers
Jill Scott · singer and singer-songwriter · American
Known for
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Jill Scott on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.2M @missjillscott
- Engagement rate
- 0.33% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 9,783
- Average comments
- 513 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 4 April 1972 in Philadelphia, Jill Scott is an American singer. Her best-known titles on this site are Get on Up (2014) and Why Did I Get Married? (2007).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Career
Released between 2000 and 2026, 11 albums and 13 singles carry her name. Gettin' In the Way (2000) is the oldest release listed, To Whom This May Concern (2026) the newest. She works mainly in soul and rhythm and blues. She has released music through Hidden Beach Recordings.
Janet Jackson appears in two of her listed titles, including Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010). Another co-star who recurs in her credits is Tyler Perry (two titles). Tyler Perry directed two of her titles on record. Her other notable work includes Experience: Jill Scott 826+.
Recognition
Jill Scott earned a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2001.
Personal life
She has one child on record.
Discography
24 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | To Whom This May Concern | Album |
| 2015 | Golden Moments | Album |
| 2015 | Woman | Album |
| 2011 | So Gone (What My Mind Says) | Single |
| 2011 | So in Love | Single |
| 2011 | The Light of the Sun | Album |
| 2011 | The Original Jill Scott from the Vault, Vol. 1 | Album |
| 2008 | Live in Paris+ | Album |
| 2008 | Whenever You're Around | Single |
| 2007 | Collaborations | Album |
| 2007 | Hate on Me | Single |
| 2007 | My Love | Single |
| 2007 | The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 | Album |
| 2006 | Daydreamin' | Single |
| 2006 | The Fact Is (I Need You) | Single |
Show all 24 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cross My Mind | Single |
| 2005 | Whatever | Single |
| 2004 | Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Album |
| 2004 | Golden | Single |
| 2001 | A Long Walk | Single |
| 2001 | Experience: Jill Scott 826+ | Album |
| 2001 | He Loves Me | Single |
| 2000 | Gettin' In the Way | Single |
| 2000 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Album |
Awards and nominations
0 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Nominated |
Filmography
13 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | First Wives Club | Hazel Rachelle | TV series |
| 2014 | Get on Up | Film | |
| 2013 | Baggage Claim | Film | |
| 2013 | Fading Gigolo | Film | |
| 2013 | Made in America | Film | |
| 2012 | Steel Magnolias | Film | |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? | Film | |
| 2008– | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | TV series | |
| 2007 | Hounddog | Film | |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? | Film | |
| 2005 | Dave Chappelle's Block Party | Film | |
| 2004 | Cavedweller | Film | |
| 1969– | Sesame Street | TV series |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jill Scott?
Jill Scott is 54 years old, born on 4 April 1972 in Philadelphia.
What is Jill Scott known for?
Jill Scott is known for Get on Up (2014) and Why Did I Get Married? (2007).
What is Jill Scott’s nationality?
Jill Scott is American, born in Philadelphia.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q232592), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Simba Madziva · CC BY-SA 2.0
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