Naomi Scott facts for kids

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

Naomi Grace Scott (born on May 6, 1993) is a talented English actress and singer. She has won cool awards like an Astra Film Award and a Teen Choice Award. She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Award and two Saturn Awards.

Naomi first became known for her role in the Disney Channel show Life Bites (2008–2009). She then starred in the musical TV movie Lemonade Mouth (2011), where she also sang songs for the movie's soundtrack. After that, she appeared in the science fiction show Terra Nova (2011) and the superhero movie Power Rangers (2017).

Naomi became even more famous with big roles in the action comedy Charlie's Angels and as Princess Jasmine in the fantasy movie Aladdin. After taking a break from acting, she returned in the Netflix thriller show Anatomy of a Scandal (2022). She also starred in the horror movie Smile 2 (2024), which made her known as a "scream queen" for her amazing acting in scary films.

About Naomi Scott's Early Life

Naomi Scott was born in Hounslow, London, England, on May 6, 1993. Her dad is British, and her mom is Indian. Her mom was born in Uganda and moved to the United Kingdom when she was young. Naomi also has an older brother.

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

Naomi Scott's Acting Journey

Starting Out and Getting Noticed (2008–2018)

Naomi Scott was discovered by British pop singer Kéllé Bryan, who was part of the girl group Eternal. Kéllé signed Naomi as a client, and Naomi then worked with British songwriters and producers Xenomania. Her very first big acting job was in the Disney Channel UK show Life Bites.

In 2010, Naomi was chosen to play Mohini "Mo" Banjaree in the popular 2011 Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth. This was her first role in an American movie. She once shared how excited she was to see a "trolley of candy" on set. She thought, "I've made it!" Critics praised her performance in the movie. She also sang songs for the movie's successful soundtrack. One song, "She's So Gone," where Naomi sang the lead, was even called one of "The 100 Greatest Disney Songs of All Time" by Billboard magazine. In the same year, she was cast as Maddy Shannon in the science fiction show Terra Nova, which started in September 2011 on Fox. However, the show only lasted one season.

In 2013, Naomi appeared in the music video for "Hurricane" by her Lemonade Mouth co-star Bridgit Mendler. In August 2014, she released her first music collection, called an EP, titled Invisible Division. Naomi was also cast as Ryoko in Ridley Scott's movie The Martian. She filmed her parts, but most of them were cut from the final movie.

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

Becoming a Big 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 starred as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. This was a live-action movie based on Disney's 1992 animated film. Some people talked about her casting because she wasn't a Middle Eastern or Arab actress. However, many critics loved her performance. Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle said Naomi was the "real star" of the movie. He also praised her singing in the new song "Speechless." Richard Roeper of Chicago Sun-Times wrote that Naomi "absolutely sparkles" in her performance of "Speechless." For her role, Naomi won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi/Fantasy and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Aladdin was a huge success, earning over $1 billion at the box office.

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

In 2020, Naomi was cast in the Netflix show Anatomy of a Scandal as Olivia Lytton. She also filmed the science fiction movie Long Distance. Both projects were released in 2022 and 2024, respectively.

In 2023, Naomi was cast as pop star Skye Riley in the horror movie Smile 2. This is the second movie in the Smile series. She got ideas for her character from music and artists of the 2010s, like Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. She also sings songs for the movie, which are on the music collection Smile 2: The Skye Riley EP. The movie came out in 2024 and was very popular and well-liked by critics. Many praised Naomi's acting. Benjamin Lee from The Guardian called Naomi "a fantastically committed goes-to-hell-and-back scream queen." Owen Gleiberman of Variety said she gave the film "a genuine emotional center." For this role, she won the Astra Award for Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller. She was also nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress.

Naomi is expected to appear next in the romance movie Eternal Return and the comedy movie Wizards!. She is also scheduled to perform at the American music festival Lollapalooza in Chicago from July 31 to August 3.

Naomi Scott's Personal Life

Naomi Scott is a Christian. She is a UK ambassador for Compassion International, a Christian charity that helps children and families living in poverty. She also has a skin condition called eczema. Naomi has a black belt in karate, which she has studied since she was young. She says her karate skills 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.

Naomi Scott's Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Podcasts

• Soft Voice (2021) as Lydia

Naomi Scott's Music

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

As Lead Artist

As Featured Artist

Other Songs

Guest Appearances

Music Videos

As a Director

Awards and Nominations

Naomi Scott has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting and singing.

See also

In Spanish: Naomi Scott para niños