R&B Singer Jill Scott to Divorce, Lands acting Role in TV Series
Date: 06/15/07 | Gary 'Jus Music' Gentles
Filed under: R&B News, Jill Scott
Two-time Grammy Award winning neo-soul songstress Jill Scott is going through divorce proceedings with her longtime lover and husband of five years Lyzel Williams, reports AOL’s BV Newswire.
The couple married in the fall of 2001 during a private Hawaiin ceremony, while they were on vacation.
Scott and Williams, a DJ and graphic artist, dated for seven years before they tied the knot.
"We went to the club, we hung out, we danced, we shook it up, we drank, we partied," she spoke of Williams in an interview with 'Launch' in 2001. "But we also went to carnivals, and we took long walks. I enjoyed his company so much. I'm glad I can say I'm such, so resounding blessed to have him in my life."
Williams was the source of inspiration for many of Scott’s music, notably the fan favorite “He Loves Me” - which has been sang onstage by Beyonce Knowles.
In other Jill Scott news, the singer will play Mma Ramotswe, one of the powerful women behind Alexander McCall Smith’s series of novels, which began with The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, in Precious Ramotswe. The TV series will be directed by Anthony Minghella, with scripts he wrote with Richard Curtis. Actor Idris Elba, who played the astute bad guy Stringer Bell in the HBO drama The Wire, will be in an episode that begins shooting in Botswana in the middle of next month.
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keep ur head up :) All that don't kill us make us stronger......
Ms. Jill Scott your like one of my girlfriends, everyday especially in mornings getting the kids together for school , I put on one of your CDS and everything goes smooth. For me life is so much calmer and clearer when I listen to you whether your messeage is polictical, sultry sexy , grown n sexy or life itself and oh TRUTH I think your the bomdiggie. Much Love
Jill: Your spirituality is second to none, and it's good that you seem to have handled it in a most gracious manner. You did right for you and your fans--Let it out in the studio and show the world why you don't have to like Jill, but you will definately love her. I smell triple platinum coming. Your bar will again be filled with "Crown Royal" cause you are--SIMPLY DEVINE LIKE FINE WINE.
SONGSTRESS DIVA!! Well...Iknow you have a lot of fans I think it,s about time you got yourself a heater. Keep the faith and I am looking towards your new album. Peace In. (Not peace out that is why we do not have any peace left 'cause we keep let it it out) PS. MujahidThabo
Jill be strong god has another plan keep him first at all times.Love your new music especially "come see me".
Jill: I regret to hear of your divorce however God always has a better plan. And from what I'm listening to right now (You go , Girl). I divorced 12 years ago but your music has brought me a more elevated peace. THANK YOU JILL - LUV YA 4/LIFE From SW Philly
Unfortunate to hear about the divorce - always a difficult situation for all involved. Heed the lessons learned - because both contribute to the success and failures in a relationship. Be honest about who you were at that time and continue to grow. Namaste...
Could someone or V-Dubb scan and email me the article please as I do not have Essence magazine in my country... Pleassssssssse prettynewman@yahoo.com Thanks I'm shocked... whatever went wrong! Poor Jilly...
YES!!!!! WOOOOOOO my ship has (errrrrrrrrrrrrrrt!!!!!) COME IN!!
Just got my September 2007 Essence and HAD to read it! So true that people come into our lives for a reason. Stay strong and know that God doesn't put more on us than we can bear. I'll be anxiously awaiting the release of The Real Thing!