Acting
Jill Scott
- Titles
- 27movies23TV shows
- Career
Active from 2004 to 2026, busiest in 2010 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 12top three billing
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
Steel Magnolias71/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 28 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Contemporary Realism7.9average 5.2
- Family Dynamics6.8average 4.7
- Situational Comedy4.6average 2.7
- Pop Culture3.9average 2.2
- Wholesome4.9average 3.3
- Romance5.2average 3.8
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Historical0.7, average 2.6
- Violence2.6, average 4.3
- Scare1.0, average 2.6
- Mystery2.5, average 4.1
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Female Friendship 3
- Character-Driven 3
- Emotional Conflict 2
- Relationship Drama 2
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Political Intrigue 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tasha SmithActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Sharon LealActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Alfre WoodardActorBlack Panther, Steel Magnolias, Black Panther
Richard T. JonesActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Tyler PerryActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Malik YobaActorFirst Wives Club, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Djimon HounsouActorBlack Panther, Baggage Claim, Black Panther
Michael Jai WhiteActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Aaron ZigmanComposerWhy Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?, Baggage Claim
Maysie HoyEditorWhy Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?, Love Beats Rhymes
Janet JacksonActorWhy Did I Get Married Too?, Why Did I Get Married?
Peter LurieActorBlack Panther, Black Panther
Movies and TV shows
34Upcoming
2 titles
Mahalia!
as Mahalia Jackson
Cowgirl's Last Ride
as Cali
2020s
8 titles · average score 61
Ella (2025)
as Ella
Football Fantastics (2025)
TV show · as Jill Scott
65
Outlaw Johnny Black (2023)
as Maw Belle
69
Inventing the Christmas Prince (2022)
Production Design
51
Highway to Heaven (2021)
as Angela Stewart
85
Abbott Elementary (2021)
TV show · as Jill Scott
2010s
14 titles · average score 61
51
First Wives Club (2019)
TV show · as Hazel Rachelle
59
Love Beats Rhymes (2017)
as Professor Dixon
65
Flint (2017)
as Nayyirah Shariff
55
With This Ring (2015)
as Viviane
71
Get On Up (2014)
as DeeDee Brown
75
black-ish (2014)
TV show · as Yaya
37
Baggage Claim (2013)
as Gail Best
71
Steel Magnolias (2012)
as Truvy
47
Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)
as Sheila
60
Black Panther (2010)
as Storm
64
Sins of the Mother (2010)
as Nona
69
Black Panther (2010)
TV show · as Storm (voice)
2000s
6 titles · average score 62
67
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009)
TV show · as Mma Precious Ramotswe
82
Fringe (2008)
TV show · as Simone
68
Hounddog (2008)
as Big mma thorton
59
Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
as Sheila
48
Cavedweller (2004)
as Rosemary
49
Girlfriends (2000)
TV show · as Donna Williams
1990s
3 titles · average score 53
73
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV show · as Janice Raleigh
38
The Chris Rock Show (1997)
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