Jessica Betts
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Jessica Betts (born in June 1982[1]) is an American singer based in Los Angeles.
Career[]
In 2005, Betts won The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott, a singing competition television series.[2][3] In 2011, she was chosen as a BET Music Matters artist, an initiative that "highlights the next BET superstars".[4] Her song, "Get Up" appeared on the soundtrack for the film, Big Momma's House.[5] Betts served as the opener for K. Michelle during her Rebellious Soul tour in 2013.[6]
Betts premiered the music video for her song, "Catch Me" on Good Morning America in October 2020.[7] The video stars her wife, Nash, in a wedding dress. Betts performed the song at the 2021 GLAAD Media Awards.[8]
Betts appeared in a 2018 episode of the TV show, Claws, in the role of Nadege.[9]
Personal life[]
In 2015, Betts became friends with actress Niecy Nash. They began dating in January 2020, and married on August 29th of that year.[10][11]
Discography[]
Albums[]
Title | Details |
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#LLCoolJess[12] | Released: June 25, 2014 |
Singles[]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Catch Me" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
"Sticking U (feat. Jessica Betts)"[13] | 2017 | The Lost Album |
"EarthQuake" | 2016 | Non-album singles |
"Gimme Dat" | 2013 | |
"Holding On" | 2012 | |
"Do It All Night (feat. Jessica Betts & LottaZay)"[14] | 2012 | Morris Day, Kenny Morris |
"Take You Back" | 2011 | Non-album singles |
"Get Up"[5] | 2000 | Big Momma's House: Motion Picture Soundtrack |
References[]
- ^ "Jessica Betts". NBJC Ubuntu. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-10
- ^ "Who Is Jessica Betts? Meet Actress Niecy Nash's New Wife". Majic 102.1. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ "5 Things To Know About Niecy Nash's Wife Jessica Betts". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ a b "Big Momma's House: Motion Picture Soundtrack". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Niecy Nash Married: Everything to Know About Her New Wife". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ "Jessica Betts Releases 'Catch Me' Video Starring Wife Niecy Nash". Ice Cream Convos. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ "Jessica Betts Performs 'Catch Me' at the GLAAD Media Awards After Being Introduced by Wife and Host Niecy Nash". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ Claws (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-10
- ^ "Niecy Nash Says Marrying Jessica Betts Was a 'Going Into Myself,' Not 'Coming Out': 'I'm Being Honest About Who I Love'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ "Niecy Nash on Falling in Love with Wife Jessica Betts: 'I Did Not Want to Be Without Her'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ "#LLCoolJess". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ""Sticking U (feat. Jessica Betts)"". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Do It All Night (feat. Jessica Betts & LottaZay), 30 October 2012, retrieved 2021-04-10
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