Jill Scott (b. 1972) is a singer, songwriter, and poet, working primarily in jazz, soul, and R&B. She appeared on Sesame Street in 2002, where she sang "We Are All Earthlings" with a chorus of Muppet animals. (First: Episode 3981)
Scott is a two-time Grammy Award winner. She's occasionally ventured into acting, with a recurring role on the sitcom Girlfriends in 2004 and lead roles on The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The First Wives Club.