Naomi Scott
A British actress and singer who leapt from Disney Channel musicals to commanding the screen as a live-action Disney Princess.
Born 1993 (age 33)·British actress and singer·Birthday: May 6·Millennials
Biography
Naomi Scott's career is a testament to talent meeting opportunity with poise. The daughter of a British father and an Indian-Ugandan mother, she grew up in London and found an early passion for performance through her church. She was discovered by an agent while performing at a youth event, leading to her breakout role as a teen rocker in the Disney Channel movie 'Lemonade Mouth.' While the film cultivated a fanbase, Scott deliberately avoided being pigeonholed, taking on roles in the sci-fi series 'Terra Nova' and the big-screen 'Power Rangers' reboot. Her big break arrived with a call from Guy Ritchie, who cast her as Princess Jasmine in Disney's lavish live-action 'Aladdin.' Scott didn't just fill the role; she reinvented it, bringing a contemporary strength and delivering a show-stopping performance of 'Speechless,' a new song written for the film. With a powerful singing voice and a thoughtful approach to her mixed-heritage background in casting, she has established herself as a leading woman for a new generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Naomi was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Naomi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Naomi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Princess Jasmine in Disney's 2019 live-action remake of 'Aladdin,' which grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
- Had her breakout role starring as Mohini 'Mo' Banjaree in the Disney Channel original movie 'Lemonade Mouth.'
- Played the Pink Ranger, Kimberly Hart, in the 2017 film 'Power Rangers.'
- Co-starred in the science fiction television series 'Terra Nova' as Maddy Shannon.
Did You Know?
She is married to soccer player Jordan Spence, who plays for English club Leyton Orient.
She is a practicing Christian and has spoken about her faith influencing her career choices.
She performed the song 'Speechless' live at the 2019 Academy Awards during the 'Aladdin' medley.
Her mother is of Indian descent and was born in Uganda, moving to the UK during the expulsion of Asians from Uganda.
“I want to be part of stories that have something to say, that spark conversation.”
