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'''Amiyah Scott''' (born '''Arthur Scott'''; January 11, 1988) is a [[transgender]] actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as ''Cotton'' on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] drama, [[Star (TV series)|Star]].

==Personal life==

Amiyah Scott was originally born Arthur Scott in the city of [[Manhattan]] on 11 January 1988.<ref name="Nail Buzz">{{cite web |url=https://naibuzz.com/amiyah-scott-bio-inside-the-life-of-the-transgender-model/ |title=Amiyah Scott Bio: Inside The Life Of The Transgender Model |work=Nail Buzz |first= |last= |date= |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref> However, she was raised in the city of [[New Orleans]], [[Lousiana]].<ref name="11 Alive">{{cite web |url=https://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/the-a-scene/amiyah-scott-gets-real-about-star-filming-in-atlanta-singing-on-the-show/85-6c79e76d-7d42-43ae-99ce-85bc564347e0 |title=Amiyah Scott gets real about 'STAR', filming in Atlanta, singing on the show |work=11 Alive |first=Ryan |last=Dennis |date=20 March 2019 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

At 15, Scott underwent a partial male to female transition, and at 17, Scott fully transitioned into a female.<ref name="Ubuntu Biography Project">{{cite web |url=https://ubuntubiographyproject.com/2018/01/11/amiyah-scott/ |title=Amiyah Scott Biography |work=Ubuntu Biography Project |first=Stephen |last=Maglott |date= |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Scott discovered the [[Ball culture|ballroom scene]] when she was seventeen. She and her family had been evacuated to [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia]], after [[Hurricane Katrina]], and she began participating in the ballroom.<ref name="The Advocate">{{cite web |url=https://naibuzz.com/amiyah-scott-bio-inside-the-life-of-the-transgender-model/ |title=Star's Amiyah Scott on Growing Up in the Ballroom Scene |work=The Advocate |first=Jeffrey |last=Masters |date=9 May 2019 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

==Career==

In 2015, it was announced that Scott had been added to the cast of the [[The Real Housewives of Atlanta]] for its eighth season; she was the first transgender woman to be cast in the whole of the [[The Real Housewives]] franchise.<ref name="Variety">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/real-housewives-of-atlanta-amiyah-scott-transgender-woman-season-8-bravo-1201572525/ |title=Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Casts Transgender Woman for Season 8 |work=Variety |first=Elizabeth |last=Wagmeister |date=18 August 2015 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Scott became an [[internet celebrity]] when videos of her performing [[Ball culture|ballroom scene]] were uploaded to YouTube; she became "Insta-famous" after "[[Break the Internet|Breaking the Internet]]" following the posting of "a split-screen image of her former self dressed as a young boy in a school portrait and as the glamorous woman she is today,".<ref name="Rolling Out #2">{{cite web |url=https://rollingout.com/2019/05/08/amiyah-scott-transitions-from-social-media-phenomenon-to-hollywood-starlet/ |title=Amiyah Scott transitions from social media phenomenon to Hollywood starlet |work=The Advocate |first=Christal |last=Jordan |date=8 May 2019 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Scott later left the show, stating that was offended by the way the producers wanted her to behave on the show,<ref name="AJC">{{cite web |url=https://naibuzz.com/amiyah-scott-bio-inside-the-life-of-the-transgender-model/ |title=TMZ: Transgender Atlantan Amiyah Scott left 'Real Housewives' after a month, disgusted by treatment |work=AJC |first=Rodney |last=Ho |date=29 December 2015 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>, exploiting her sexuality and portraying herself as an overexaggerated drama queen.<ref name="Jet Mag">{{cite web |url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/lee-daniels-star-amiyah-scott-transgender/ |title=TRANS MODEL AMIYAH SCOTT TALKS LEE DANIELS ‘STAR’ |work=Jet Mag |first=LaToya |last=Cross |date=15 December 2016 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Producers of [[Bravo (American TV channel)|Bravo]] later claimed the reason Scott was not on the shower anymore because her being transgender was, "not enough to make [her] interesting,".<ref name="Rolling Out">{{cite web |url=https://rollingout.com/2016/01/04/bravo-producers-state-didnt-want-amiyah-scott-didnt-quit/ |title=Bravo producers claim they didn’t want Amiyah Scott |work=Rolling Out |first=Jonell |last=Whitt |date=4 January 2016 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Scott is also a motivational speaker who speaks to students around the country about the perils of bullying, self-esteem and self-acceptance.<ref name="The Undefeated">{{cite web |url=https://rollingout.com/2016/01/04/bravo-producers-state-didnt-want-amiyah-scott-didnt-quit/ |title=‘Star’ actress Amiyah Scott on Pokémon and life as a trans creative |work=The Undefeated |first=Paulona |last=Lamonier |date=5 June 2017 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

==Awards==

Scott received the ATV Fest "Rising Star Cast" award and was honored at the 2018 Pure Heat Community Festival during [[Atlanta Black Pride|Atlanta Black Pride Weekend]].<ref name="11 Alive"></ref>

Scott was also presented the [[GLAAD]] [[GLAAD Media Award|Rising Star Award]] on 9 November 2018 by actress [[Angelica Ross]] at the GLAAD Atlanta Gala.<ref name="GLAAD">{{cite web |url=https://www.glaad.org/blog/star-actress-amiyah-scott-be-honored-rising-star-award-pose-actress-angelica-ross-glaad-atlanta |title=Star actress Amiyah Scott to be honored with Rising Star Award from Pose actress Angelica Ross at GLAAD Atlanta Gala |work=GLAAD |first=Press |last=Pool |date=8 November 2018 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

Scott also published her first book on 31 March 2019, entitled ''Memoirs of a Mermaid'', which is a biography that details the tragedies and triumphs of her life.<ref name="Gaye Magazine">{{cite web |url=https://www.gayemagazine.com/post/amiyah-scott-releasing-first-book-memoirs-of-a-mermaid |title=Amiyah Scott Releasing First Book, Memoirs of a Mermaid |work=Gaye Magazine |first=K. |last=Keith |date=12 March 2019 |accessdate=9 August 2019}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Twitter|kingamiyahscott?lang=en|Amiyah Scott}}
*{{IMDb name|8483533|Amiyah Scott}}
*{{instagram|kingamiyahscott/|Amiyah Scott}}


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[[Category:Actresses from New York City]]
[[Category:LGBT African Americans]]
[[Category:LGBT entertainers from the United States]]
[[Category:LGBT rights activists from the United States]]
[[Category:Transgender rights activists]]
[[Category:Transgender and transsexual actresses]]
[[Category:Transgender and transsexual female models]]
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Revision as of 07:29, 9 August 2019

Amiyah Scott
Born
Arthur Scott

(1988-01-11) January 11, 1988 (age 36)
Manhattan, New York, US
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAmerican
Occupation(s)Actress
Author
Model
Years active2000–present

Amiyah Scott (born Arthur Scott; January 11, 1988) is a transgender actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as Cotton on the Fox drama, Star.

Personal life

Amiyah Scott was originally born Arthur Scott in the city of Manhattan on 11 January 1988.[1] However, she was raised in the city of New Orleans, Lousiana.[2]

At 15, Scott underwent a partial male to female transition, and at 17, Scott fully transitioned into a female.[3]

Scott discovered the ballroom scene when she was seventeen. She and her family had been evacuated to Atlanta, Georgia, after Hurricane Katrina, and she began participating in the ballroom.[4]

Career

In 2015, it was announced that Scott had been added to the cast of the The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its eighth season; she was the first transgender woman to be cast in the whole of the The Real Housewives franchise.[5]

Scott became an internet celebrity when videos of her performing ballroom scene were uploaded to YouTube; she became "Insta-famous" after "Breaking the Internet" following the posting of "a split-screen image of her former self dressed as a young boy in a school portrait and as the glamorous woman she is today,".[6]

Scott later left the show, stating that was offended by the way the producers wanted her to behave on the show,[7], exploiting her sexuality and portraying herself as an overexaggerated drama queen.[8]

Producers of Bravo later claimed the reason Scott was not on the shower anymore because her being transgender was, "not enough to make [her] interesting,".[9]

Scott is also a motivational speaker who speaks to students around the country about the perils of bullying, self-esteem and self-acceptance.[10]

Awards

Scott received the ATV Fest "Rising Star Cast" award and was honored at the 2018 Pure Heat Community Festival during Atlanta Black Pride Weekend.[2]

Scott was also presented the GLAAD Rising Star Award on 9 November 2018 by actress Angelica Ross at the GLAAD Atlanta Gala.[11]

Scott also published her first book on 31 March 2019, entitled Memoirs of a Mermaid, which is a biography that details the tragedies and triumphs of her life.[12]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016-2019 Star Cotton Forty-eight episodes: Starring Role (Seasons 1-3)

References

  1. ^ "Amiyah Scott Bio: Inside The Life Of The Transgender Model". Nail Buzz. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b Dennis, Ryan (20 March 2019). "Amiyah Scott gets real about 'STAR', filming in Atlanta, singing on the show". 11 Alive. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  3. ^ Maglott, Stephen. "Amiyah Scott Biography". Ubuntu Biography Project. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ Masters, Jeffrey (9 May 2019). "Star's Amiyah Scott on Growing Up in the Ballroom Scene". The Advocate. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  5. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (18 August 2015). "Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Casts Transgender Woman for Season 8". Variety. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  6. ^ Jordan, Christal (8 May 2019). "Amiyah Scott transitions from social media phenomenon to Hollywood starlet". The Advocate. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  7. ^ Ho, Rodney (29 December 2015). "TMZ: Transgender Atlantan Amiyah Scott left 'Real Housewives' after a month, disgusted by treatment". AJC. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  8. ^ Cross, LaToya (15 December 2016). "TRANS MODEL AMIYAH SCOTT TALKS LEE DANIELS 'STAR'". Jet Mag. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  9. ^ Whitt, Jonell (4 January 2016). "Bravo producers claim they didn't want Amiyah Scott". Rolling Out. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  10. ^ Lamonier, Paulona (5 June 2017). "'Star' actress Amiyah Scott on Pokémon and life as a trans creative". The Undefeated. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  11. ^ Pool, Press (8 November 2018). "Star actress Amiyah Scott to be honored with Rising Star Award from Pose actress Angelica Ross at GLAAD Atlanta Gala". GLAAD. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  12. ^ Keith, K. (12 March 2019). "Amiyah Scott Releasing First Book, Memoirs of a Mermaid". Gaye Magazine. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
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