Jill Scott Expecting First Child

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Why Did I Get Married? star Jill Scott, 36, is pregnant with her first child. The three-time Grammy Award winner and actress made the announcement Friday while promoting HBO’s The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, which she filmed during her first trimester — in Botswana! “My doctors gave me a clean bill of health and said you can do this, so I did it,” she explains. Not that it was easy! Describing the experience as “one of the biggest challenges” of her life, Jill adds,

“First trimester! You’re sick every morning. It was seven hours time difference, the heat, the bugs, the 14 hour days.”

Baby-on-the-way is due April 25th, and will also be the first for Jill’s fiancé, drummer Lil’ John Roberts.

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency airs in March.

Source: PEOPLE

Comments

gthandy on January 9th, 2009

Yeah!! Sooo happy for her!! LOVE LOVE LOVE her!

Amber on January 9th, 2009

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I LOVE me some Jill Scott. She will be such a great mother. Wow, that’s great news. She’s has such a vibrant spirit. Thanks, CBB!

P.U.S.H on January 9th, 2009

Congrads to Jill Scott hope for many more blessings

Lily on January 9th, 2009

Congrats to Jill and her fiancé!

I could barely handle morning sickness in Brooklyn, let alone Botswana, so more power to her.

Lioness on January 10th, 2009

Love Jill Scott. Congrats to her!

Dahlie on January 10th, 2009

Yippie! So happy that Jill Scott will have the experience of motherhood to add to her life and art. I look forward to the perspective that the child will bring to her music.

Tan on January 10th, 2009

Congrats Jill…she’s an amazing singer and i love watching her on screen.I still can’t believe this is just coming out that she’s pregnant.From the due date she’s been pregnant for a while now.

Livy on January 10th, 2009

Congratulations!

I’m a bit confused though – the No.1 Ladies Dectective Agency, starring Jill Scott and filmed in Botswana, was shown March 2008 in the UK. Have they refilmed it for HBO?

Either way, it’s great news!

waffle on January 10th, 2009

it had been rumoured for a while glad she’s confirmed it, i wish her all the best.

Lara on January 10th, 2009

Wow. So happy for her!

Livy, that was just a one-off episode. They have since filmed a series.

Livy on January 10th, 2009

Ah I get it! Thanks Lara.

Mia on January 10th, 2009

Congrats to her

jasmine on January 11th, 2009

I love Jill Scott and she seems like she’d be a really spirited and loving mother. I wish her all the best.

Loren on January 11th, 2009

Love Jill, Congratulations on your pregnancy. Best wishes to you and your fiance

fay on January 11th, 2009

i think she was filming a movie in botswana… there is an essence magazine from last summer and she’s on the cover…

i forgot the name of the movie… i don’t think it was that t.v. show they were filming, but a movie…

Dorothy on January 12th, 2009

Congrats Jill and future hubby…..
I’m so happy for you my sister….God has blessed you thru some hard times and now this precious angel is coming into the world. What a blessing. God bless you both!!

Cocoa on January 12th, 2009

Congrats Jill… Tan.. that makes her 6 almost 7 months. I’m due the day after her and give her her props for making it through the first trimester in Africa because it was hell for me here in SC.

Rev. Crystal Bujol on January 12th, 2009

I am thrilled for you! Bless Mommy and child.

Lisa Mitchell on January 12th, 2009

Greetings Queen, Blessings for you and your Baby. You are so deserving of all the best. I am very excited for you. Peace and Blessings, Lisa

CAF on January 13th, 2009

I am soooo happy for her! There is a rainbow at the end of the storm….

Mark on January 13th, 2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE Jill. Congrats

Kimberly Q on January 13th, 2009

Congratulations! A beautiful baby for a beautiful woman!

sweetp on January 14th, 2009

I’m so happy for you, Jill! Having children in mid 30s can be challenging and full of blessings. I know you will continue to stay fit and healthy. Good health to you, your fiance, and your little one. God bless you!

wanda on January 15th, 2009

jill i”am happy for you this baby will receive so much love

Dawn on January 25th, 2009

Congratulations Jill. I am so happy for you. Enjoy the pregnancy, the kicks, the bathroom trips, you name. Once they come out it’s a wrap. No more sleep for at least 4 to 5 months, but then it will get easier. Good luck and easy labor!

Pregnancy on January 26th, 2009

Congrats to Jill Scott!

stacyselsdon on January 27th, 2009

27/1/09

I think this is tremendous news, for the multi-talented Jill! I am so thrilled for her and her intended, great news for the new year!
It makes me think of the wonderful song she wrote called “we need you” and the incredable “!Golden” Good luck to you both and enjoy being parents. with love and best wishes your loyal fan stacy in the U.k XXXXX

Regina Hughes on January 28th, 2009

I’m so excited for you Good Bless you and your soon to be husband with a healthy bundle of joy!

Regina Hughes on January 28th, 2009

Congrats on your bundle of joy!!!!!!!!!!

Kecia on February 3rd, 2009

I’m so happy for you….. love you

LaToys on March 14th, 2009

Congrats to you Jill!! Motherhood is Great!

Sharon V. on April 4th, 2009

I have read all of the McCall Smith No.1 Detective books and love them. I am enjoying the show. The show is wonderful. I hope all of the seris will come out on DVD. Jills clothes in the show are great. Which knew where to buy them. Enjoy your child my dear. Childern are wonderful. They bring so much joy. Take good care. SV

luke on April 11th, 2009

congrat’s on baby and thank for your show.It’s a great show ,
It makes me want to go back to Africa .peace&luv

Josephine Espree on April 19th, 2009

I LOVE No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and Jill Scott is Wonderful! Anika Noni Rose who plays Jill secretary I also love how her character is betrayed. She is an uptight individual who graduated 97% of her class in secretary school, she is funny in a serious way and adorable. The entire cast are talent and the storylines are brillant! I pre-record the show to make sure I do not miss one episode. This is a quality entertainment at it finest and deserve many Rewards!

BRAVO to the show, I am truly a FAN!!!

Congratulation to Ms. Scott for her bundle of joy arriving on April 25th, I wish her continue success and happiness in her life.

Myra on April 26th, 2009

I am so happy for Jill. I really love her music and acting. She is such beautiful lady and brilliant artist.

stellamojo on April 21st, 2010

Jill Scott is my most favorite actor and singer. She’s wonderful and deserves all the happiness life can give her.