Jessica Betts

Jessica Betts (born June 1982[1]) is an American singer based in Los Angeles. She has been married to Niecy Nash since 2020.[2]

Career

In 2005, Betts won The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott, a singing competition television series.[3][4] In 2011, she was chosen as a BET Music Matters artist, an initiative that "highlights the next BET superstars".[5] Her song, "Get Up" appeared on the soundtrack for the film, Big Momma's House.[6] Betts served as the opener for K. Michelle during her Rebellious Soul tour in 2013.[7]

Betts premiered the music video for her song, "Catch Me" on Good Morning America in October 2020.[8] The video stars her wife, Nash, in a wedding dress. Betts performed the song at the 2021 GLAAD Media Awards.[9]

Betts appeared in a 2018 episode of the TV show, Claws, in the role of Nadege.[10]

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.[2][11]

Discography

Albums
Title Details
#LLCoolJess[12] Released: June 25, 2014

Singles
Title Year Album
"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"[6] 2000 Big Momma's House: Motion Picture Soundtrack

References
  1. "Jessica Betts". NBJC Ubuntu. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  2. "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.
  3. The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-10
  4. "Who Is Jessica Betts? Meet Actress Niecy Nash's New Wife". Majic 102.1. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  5. "5 Things To Know About Niecy Nash's Wife Jessica Betts". BET.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  6. "Big Momma's House: Motion Picture Soundtrack". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Niecy Nash Married: Everything to Know About Her New Wife". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  8. "Jessica Betts Releases 'Catch Me' Video Starring Wife Niecy Nash". Ice Cream Convos. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  9. "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.
  10. Claws (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-04-10
  11. "Niecy Nash on Falling in Love with Wife Jessica Betts: 'I Did Not Want to Be Without Her'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  12. "#LLCoolJess". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ""Sticking U (feat. Jessica Betts)"". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. Do It All Night (feat. Jessica Betts & LottaZay), 30 October 2012, retrieved 2021-04-10

Jessica Betts at IMDb

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