Naomi Scott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naomi Scott
Scott in 2016
Born	(1993-05-06) 6 May 1993 (age 32) Hounslow, London, England
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	2008–present
Spouse(s)	Jordan Spence ​ (m. 2014)​

Naomi Scott (born May 6, 1993) is a talented British actress and singer. She first became known for her role in the Disney Channel show Life Bites. Later, she starred in the musical TV movie Lemonade Mouth. She also sang on its popular soundtrack.

Naomi Scott then appeared in the science fiction series Terra Nova. She also played a superhero in the movie Power Rangers. In 2019, she gained a lot of attention for playing Princess Jasmine in the live-action Disney film Aladdin. She also starred in the action comedy Charlie's Angels. After a short break, she returned to acting in the Netflix series Anatomy of a Scandal (2022). She also received praise for her role in the horror film Smile 2 (2024).

Early Life and Family

Naomi Scott was born on May 6, 1993, in Hounslow, London, England. Her father is English, and her mother is Indian. Her mother, Usha Scott, was born in Uganda and moved to the United Kingdom when she was young. Naomi also has an older brother named Joshua.

When she was eight, her family moved to Woodford, London. Both of her parents were pastors at the Bridge Church there. Naomi grew up listening to gospel and R&B music. She loved singers like Kim Burrell and Kirk Franklin. She also sang in church from a young age. She went to Davenant Foundation School in Loughton, Essex. She left school early to act in the TV series Terra Nova.

Naomi Scott's Career Journey

Starting Out in Acting (2008–2018)

Naomi Scott was discovered by Kéllé Bryan, a British pop singer. Kéllé Bryan helped her start her career. Naomi then worked with British songwriters and producers called Xenomania. Her first big acting job was on the Disney Channel UK show Life Bites.

In 2010, she was cast in the 2011 Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth. This was her first role in an American production. She sang on the movie's successful soundtrack. The song "She's So Gone," which she sang, was even called one of "The 100 Greatest Disney Songs of All Time" by Billboard. In the same year, she also got a main role in the science fiction series Terra Nova. This show started in September 2011 on Fox.

In 2013, Naomi appeared in a music video for "Hurricane". This song was by her Lemonade Mouth co-star Bridgit Mendler. In 2014, she released her first music collection, an EP called Invisible Division. She was also cast in the movie The Martian. However, most of her scenes were removed from the final movie.

Screen International chose Naomi as one of their "Stars of Tomorrow" in 2015. In October, she was cast as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger. This was for the 2017 movie Power Rangers. The movie was based on the popular TV series. It came out on March 24, 2017. Naomi was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for her role.

Becoming a Mainstream Star (2019–Present)

The cast of Charlie's Angels in 2019. From left to right: Scott, Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska.

In 2019, Naomi Scott played Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. This was a live-action version of Disney's 1992 animated film. Critics praised her performance, especially her song "Speechless." San Francisco Chronicle critic Mick LaSalle called her the "real star" of the film. Aladdin was a huge success, earning $1 billion at the box office. For her role, Naomi won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy.

Also in 2019, Naomi starred in the action comedy Charlie's Angels. She was one of the three main characters, alongside Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska. The movie was released in November.

In 2020, Naomi was cast in the Netflix series Anatomy of a Scandal. She played Olivia Lytton, a parliamentary aide. She also joined the cast of the science fiction film Distant. Both projects were filmed in the same year. They were released in 2022 and 2024.

In 2023, Naomi Scott was cast as pop star Skye Riley in the horror film Smile 2. This is the second movie in the Smile series. She found inspiration from 2010s music and artists like Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. She also sings songs for the movie. These songs are on the Smile 2: The Skye Riley EP. The movie came out in 2024 and was a success. Critics praised Naomi's acting. For this role, she won an Astra Award for Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller.

Naomi Scott will next appear in the romance film Eternal Return. She will also be in the crime comedy film Wizards!.

Personal Life and Interests

Naomi Scott is a Christian. She is an ambassador for Compassion International. This is a Christian charity that helps children and families in poverty. She has a skin condition called eczema.

Naomi holds a black belt in karate. She has studied karate since she was young. She says this skill helped her with her roles in Power Rangers and Charlie's Angels.

In June 2014, Naomi married English footballer Jordan Spence. They had been dating for four years. The couple first met at church when Naomi was 16 years old.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Podcast Roles

• Soft Voice (2021) as Lydia

Discography (Music Releases)

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles (Main Artist)

Singles (Featured Artist)

Other Charted Songs

Guest Appearances (Songs)

Music Videos

As a Director

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Scott in 2016

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  The cast of Charlie's Angels in 2019. From left to right: Scott, Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska.

See also

In Spanish: Naomi Scott para niños