Jonathan Scott Biography
Jonathan Scott (real name – Jonathan Silver Scott) is a Canadian TV Personality, Actor, Host, Illusionist, Interior Designer, and Entrepreneur, well-known for hosting many shows with his brother, most notably HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU” and “Property Brothers” (and its spin-offs). Some of the other shows he has appeared in include “Saturday Night Live”, “Girls5eva”, “A Very Brady Renovation”, “Hell’s Kitchen”, “My Brother, My Brother and Me”, and “All-Star Halloween Spectacular”.
Jonathan Scott Age
Scott was born on April 28, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is therefore 45 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on the 28th of April every year.
Jonathan Scott Height
Scott stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 5 inches.
Jonathan Scott Family
Scott was born to Joanne Scott (mother) and Jim Scott (father). His mom has worked as a paralegal based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Scott grew up alongside his 2 brothers, James Daniel (J.D.) Scott (firstborn) and Drew Scott (his identical twin).
About Drew Scott (Twin Brother)
Scott’s identical twin brother, Drew Scott, is a well-known TV Personality, Host, Entrepreneur, Producer, and Director. The 2 brothers are usually works together on their projects. Scott is 4 minutes older than Drew. One distinct difference between the 2 identical brothers is that Drew has more beards than Scott.
Scott and his brother are famous for being funny and teasing each other like typical siblings. Unlike Drew, who usually wears formal clothes like suits and ties, Scott has a more laid-back style. He’s often seen in a rugged look with flannel shirts and has a preference for plaid patterns. Drew humorously describes his brother’s fashion sense as a “slow-motion renovation in tight jeans.”
About James Daniel (J.D.)
J.D. is a writer and online host of “Brother Vs. Brother”‘s behind-the-scenes show on HGTV. He is also famous for hosting “All-American Amusement Parks on Great American Country”. Additionally, J.D. appeared on Property Brothers at Home. He is usually the main writer of his brothers’ projects.
Jonathan Scott Father
Scott’s dad, Jim Scott, is a former actor, assistant director, and stuntman, well-known for acting in the films Shadow of the Hawk (1976), The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972), and Lost and Found (1979). He moved from Scotland to the US when he was a teenager. Jim dreamed of being a cowboy like the ones he saw on TV. He moved his family to a horse farm in Maple Ridge, where he brought up his kids.
Jonathan Scott Fiancee / Girlfriend
Scott is engaged to Zooey Deschanel, a famous musician and actress. They had their engagement in August 2023 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scott revealed their relationship in an interview with HollywoodLife. They first met on a segment of Carpool Karaoke in August 2019.
About Zooey Deschanel
Zooey is well-known for acting in the film “Almost Famous”. She is 43 years old as of 2023 having been born on January 17, 1980. She has been in 2 unsuccessful marriages; with Ben Gibbard (tied the knot in 2009 and divorced in 2012), and Jacob Pechenik (tied the knot in 2015 and divorced in 2020).
Jonathan Scott Past Relationships / Ex-Wife
Scott was married to a WestJet crew scheduler, Kelsy Ully. They tied the knot in the 2007 summer, separated 3 years later (2010), and ultimately filed for a divorce. Scott once revealed in an interview that their marriage was ruined by Kelsy when she worked as a waitress/model at a day club. Scott has also dated the famous Canadian radio producer, Jacinta Kuznetsov, for nearly 2 years (2016 – April 2018).
Jonathan Scott Children
Scott doesn’t have any biological kids. However, he is a stepfather to his 2 stepkids, Elsie (girl) and Charlie (boy). Elsie and Charlie are from Scott’s wife’s (Zooey Deschanel) previous marriage with Jacob Pechenik. Scott likes spending his spare time with his wife and stepkids, as well as with his 2 dogs, Stewie and Gracie.
Jonathan Scott Net Worth
Together with his twin brother, The Scotts have an estimated net worth of $200 Million which they’ve earned through their successful career as; Drew:- a TV Personality, Host, and Entrepreneur, and Jonathan:- a TV Personality, Actor, Host, and Entrepreneur.
Jonathan Scott Career and Education
Scott is a proud alumnus of the University of Calgary. His field of study there is unknown. He is also a graduate of Thomas Haney Secondary School. During his time in high school, he used to coach and play volleyball and basketball. Over the years of his career, he has had diverse jobs ranging from acting to interior designer to hosting to businessman to illusionist to construction contractor to producer.
When Scott and his brother turned 7, their dad suggested they get jobs. So, they began their first business, named JAM, where they made hangers covered with nylon. They sold these door to door until a lady who sold American stuff in Japan ordered thousands. Their dad, often renovated their properties and paid the boys, starting from when they were 8 years old, to build and fix decks, fences, and barns. Even when they were kids, they liked to rearrange the furniture in their family home.
In the year 2010, Scott and Drew started Scott Brothers Entertainment, their own production company. By the year 2013, they shifted from making movies to creating original content for TV and online platforms. That same year, Scott and his 2 brothers hosted a radio show called Off Topic with the Scott Brothers for Canada’s Corus Entertainment. They also got invited to be part of a video for Bob Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone,” released on Dylan’s website to promote his 35-album box set in the year 2013.
In the year 2015, the twin brothers made some outdoor furniture called Scott Living, and they started selling it on QVC. Later on, they added indoor furniture to their collection. Now, you can buy their stuff at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, Lowe’s, Orchard, and Costco. In the year 2016, they made more than $100 M from their brand.
The brothers also own a company called Scott Real Estate, where they invest in real estate. People ask them for advice because they are experts in their fields. They often go to talks and workshops as guest speakers to share their knowledge about the real estate business. They support renewable energy -in the year 2000, they changed their house to use wind energy.
Jonathan Scott Awards and Honors
Scott and his brother, Drew, have earned several honors and accolades, for their remarkable work, over the years of their careers as TV hosts. Some of these honors include;
- April 2019: Scott and Jonathan joined Habitat for Humanity’s third-annual Key campaign, contributing to the construction of an affordable home for the initiative supporting housing across the United States.
- November 2017: Both Scott and Jonathan were chosen as Habitat Humanitarians by Habitat for Humanity, recognizing their dedication to the organization’s vision of providing everyone with a decent place to live.
- 2015 Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
- 2012 Leo Award for “Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series” for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
- 2012 Rose d’Or award nomination in the lifestyle show category for Property Brothers (shared with brother Jonathan).
Scott and his brother have a lot of female fans and are seen as attractive figures on HGTV. Because of this, they received special recognition, like having the 2nd-biggest crowd at Mall of America, right after the British boy band One Direction. In the year 2011, ET Canada listed them as some of the hottest bachelors. They made it to People’s List of Men of the Year in the year 2014 and were featured in the magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People issues in the years 2014 and 2013. They were also part of the Sexiest Man Alive issues in the years 2017, 2014, and 2013. In the year 2014, they were 13th on Hello! Canada’s Most Beautiful List. BuzzFeed even included them in their 2015 list of HGTV’s “15 All-Time Hottest Hotties.”
Jonathan Scott Celebrity IOU Sn 6
Scott co-hosts the HGTV reality TV series “Celebrity IOU”, with his twin brother, Drew Scott. The latest season (Season 6) premiered on May 15, 2023. The show features the 2 brothers aiding Hollywood A-listers in showing immense appreciation to people who greatly influenced their lives. They do this by giving them surprising and heartfelt home makeovers. One of the Hollywood A-listers is Taraji P. Henson.
Jonathan Scott Music
In th show “At Home on the Ranch,” Scott and Drew released 3 country songs. The first one, “Hold On,” came out in episode 3, and the second, “Let the Night Shine In,” was in season 4. Scott and Drew, along with Nashville songwriters Chad Carlson and Victoria Shaw, wrote both songs. “Hold On” made it to #38 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and its music video on Vevo has over 5 million views. In September 2016, Scott even performed “Hold On” at a music education celebration in New Orleans by the Country Music Association.
The songs helped the twin brothers get invited to present at the Grand Ole Opry in March 2016. Also, in the year 2016 during the Country Music Association (CMA) Music Fest, they served as hosts of the Friday night show at the Nissan Stadium. On January 12, 2017, The Scott Brothers released a 3rd song called “My House,” with Eric Paslay. They said all the money they make from it will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The music video for the song was filmed at the twins’ home in Las Vegas and has appearances from celebrities like RaeLynn, Lindsay Ell, and Carrot Top.
Jonathan Scott Illusions / Magic
Scott looks up to David Copperfield and got inspired by him when he watched him perform in Vancouver at the age of 12. After moving to Nevada, he met David Copperfield many times. Now that he’s grown up, Scott has done magic shows in Las Vegas, like at Murray SawChuck’s show at the Laugh Factory. Sometimes, he does magic tricks on TV or at events for charity. Scott has been part of the International Brotherhood of Magicians for over 2 decades, and he has even made illusions for other magicians in Las Vegas. He’s shown that he wants to make magic a big part of his career again.
Jonathan Scott Volunteer Work
Scott actively supports youth initiatives, performing magic for kids in a hospital’s oncology ward, raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and teaming up with Michelle Obama (former United States First Lady) on her 5th Annual “Let’s Read Let’s Move” campaign. The campaign involved reading to over 100 underprivileged children and guiding them through an obstacle course. Alongside his brothers, Scott is a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, focusing on efforts against child labor and trafficking. They’ve also collaborated with Target for school library makeovers, aiming to foster a love of reading. Additionally, the brothers contribute to pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Scott worked with a group of artists connected to Paul Haggis’ organization called Artists for Peace and Justice. This group helps communities in Haiti with education and health programs. In November 2017, both The Scott brothers received a big award from Habitat for Humanity, called Habitat Humanitarians. The organization gave them this honor because they are really committed to making sure everyone has a good place to live, which is what Habitat for Humanity wants for the world.
Jonathan Scott Houses
Scott and his twin brother, Drew, own several houses. Three of the known locations of the houses they own include Los Angeles, California, the island of Mykonos, Greece, and the Las Vegas home.
Jonathan Scott Books
Scott is also an author, who has written 4 books; (co-written with his twin brother)
- 2018: Builder Brothers: Big Plans
- 2019: Knowledge is Power
- 2017: It Takes Two: Our Story
- 2019: Builder Brothers: Better Together
- 2016: Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House
Jonathan Scott Social Media Platforms
Scott has a big following on social media platforms like Periscope, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, where he goes by the handle “MrDrewScott.” Mashable (a news website) even called him a “master” on social media. He has over 2.8M followers on Instagram.
With his 2 brothers, Scott used to make videos on the no-longer-active platform called “Vine”. They collaborated with famous Viners like Manon Mathews, Vincent Marcus, Sara Hopkins, NeatDude, BrittleStar, and Gregor Reynolds. People magazine featured a post of Scott and Drew doing pull-ups as the “Vine of the Day.”
Jonathan Scott Movies and TV Shows
Scott has appeared in many other television shows and films, other than the ones mentioned in the biography part. Some of them include;
- America’s Next Top Model, “The Girl Who Walks Away”
- Pumpkin Wars
- Buying and Selling
- Brothers Take New Orleans
- Playing House
- Drew and Linda Say I Do
- All-Star Gingerbread Build
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