Jonathan Scott (television personality)

Jonathan Scott was born John Ian Scott on 28 April 1978, four minutes before his twin brother Drew, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has an older brother, JD, and is the second son of Jim and Joanne Scott. Jim had fostered dreams of being a cowboy as he had seen on television, and so emigrated from Scotland to Canada as a teenager. He worked in the film industry as an actor, stuntman, and assistant director until the late 1970s. It was around that time when he decided to focus on raising his family, and they moved to a horse farm in the nearby town of Maple Ridge, British Columbia. James worked as a youth counselor, and Joanne continued her career as a paralegal in downtown Vancouver. On their seventh birthday, their father encouraged the twins to get jobs. They looked through the help wanted ads, but ultimately started a business with their mother called JAM (for Jon, Andrew, and Mom) making nylon-wrapped clothes hangers. eventually making as much as $100 per hour. Jonathan eventually grew tired of making himself up, and began to transition as a performer. and by the age of 10, he was making his own magic props; by 15 he was using a barn as a workshop to create large-scale illusions. He studied the definitive volumes of Tarbell Course in Magic, and sought out professional illusionists David Wilson and Shawn Farquhar, who became mentors and friends. He joined the Vancouver Magic Circle and the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and over the next decade he won several awards, including 3rd Best Stage Performer of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians at 16. James would commonly renovate the family properties and paid the boys when they were as young as eight to build and repair fences, decks and barns. Even as children, the twins would often rearrange the furniture in their family home. Jonathan gravitated more to theater and clubs, where he was president of various committees including student government and the graduation committee. ==Career==

Early career After graduation Scott enrolled at the University of Calgary, majoring in business management. After researching the topic, and getting advice from their mother's legal firm, they thought real estate would "ease the financial purgatory of being out-of-work actors". they made a $250 down payment and purchased a seven-bedroom property across the street from their university. They cleaned and repaired it, and sublet the remaining five rooms for a profit of $800 a month. They continued to purchase and "flip" homes at large margins by making only modest repairs themselves, Even after a successful lawsuit, Scott was unable to collect what he was owed. Depressed and embarrassed, he did not tell his parents about what had happened, and filed for bankruptcy—a decision he regrets. and became licensed as a contractor. Along the way, they supported themselves with a string of jobs that included busboy, mall security guard, flight attendant, store manager, and website designer. That same year, the twins founded Scott Real Estate Inc., a company to provide clients with a "one stop shop" for services in the buying, selling, and renovation of homes, as well as in design consulting and staging open houses. In January 2006, however, Drew moved to Vancouver and gave himself a year to pursue his acting career in earnest. Convincing JD to come with them, Scott and his wife left for Las Vegas that December, making their home in the nearby suburb of Summerlin, Nevada. Scott opened a third branch of Scott Real Estate and, considering the depressed market, switched to leasing properties, but at only 80 percent of market rates, to help renters who were recovering from the ongoing recession. At the same time, the move to Las Vegas put him in proximity to live venues and opportunities to perform magic. He began to explore ways to revive his career as an illusionist, at least on a part-time basis. Transition to television (2009–present) In Vancouver, Drew was offered an audition for a show called Realtor Idol, based on the American Idol format. and the brothers expanded it into a TV, film, and digital production company with offices in the U.S. and Canada. As their filming schedule grew, they stopped accepting private clients. The franchise has since expanded to include other one-off series like Brothers Take New Orleans and the 2016 web series In the Scott Seat. The twins decided to sell their homes and jointly purchase a property in 2011, The show premiered in 2014 in the United States, as well as in 2015 on the W Network in Canada. With the success of Property Brothers: At Home, in 2015, Scott and his brothers created another spin-off series called Property Brothers: At Home on the Ranch; they returned to Alberta to complete a 10-week renovation on a family friend's Rocky Mountain estate. a five-episode chronicle of Drew and his fiancée, Linda Phan, remodeling their home in Los Angeles. It premiered in November 2017. Jonathan also appeared in Drew and Linda Say I Do, the June 2018 TLC special that chronicled Drew's wedding. Jonathan delivered a tearful, widely reported on best man speech. Property Brothers: Forever Home debuted on 28 May 2019, an addition to the franchise that focuses on upgrading people's current homes. A Very Brady Renovation, a program about the brothers' restoration of the home used on the 1970s program The Brady Bunch, premiered 9 September 2019. ==Other projects==

In 2013, the twins and their brother JD hosted the radio show Off Topic with the Scott Brothers for Canada's Corus Entertainment. The twins also appeared on a 2016 episode of the NPR radio show ''Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!''. In 2015, the twins created an outdoor furniture line called Scott Living that launched on QVC. It has since expanded to include indoor offerings, and their products are available at retailers including Lowe's, Costco, Orchard, and Bed Bath & Beyond. By the end of 2016, the brand had revenues of over $100 million. Every aspect can be customized, and a team of designers based in Las Vegas provide design ideas. In December 2016, Scott participated in the sixth annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast, advocating for the repeal of laws that discourage residential solar power installation. The twins have also accepted invitations to such notable events as the Realscreen Summit, CES, and RootsTech. On 9 August 2019, Jonathan released an ebook called Knowledge is Power in conjunction with The Climate Reality Project that explains how consumers can integrate solar power into residential building projects. They are also regulars on the talk show circuit, often to promote their latest ventures, and have appeared on shows including: Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Chelsea, The twins appeared as chef's table guests in the 16th season of ''Hell's Kitchen. Drew sat with Melissa Rivers in the blue kitchen, while Jonathan sat with Ashley Greene in the red kitchen. The twins designed a house for the models on America's Next Top Model''. The brothers hosted a Carnival cruise called Sailing with the Scotts in November 2015, They wrote their first book, Dream Home, in 2015; It was released the next April, debuting at ninth on The New York Times Best Seller list for advice/how-to books, and third on the Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Books list for nonfiction. The twins appeared in the first five episodes of the web series Tiny House Arrest, produced by their production company, which debuted in January 2016. They released their second book, It Takes Two: Our Story, a memoir, in September 2017. In a March 2018 interview, Jonathan revealed that he and Drew had written an illustrated children's book, Builder Brothers: Big Plans. It was released by HarperCollins in October 2018, including a building project that children can complete with an adult. The sequel, Builder Brothers: Better Together, was released in the Fall of 2019. Both brothers were invited to appear on the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars. Scott declined saying he "physically couldn't do it with all of [his] construction projects", so Drew appeared without him. Music As part of At Home on the Ranch, the twins sang and recorded (for the first time as The Scott Brothers) two country singles. The first, "Hold On", premiered during the third episode of the series, and "Let the Night Shine In" debuted during the fourth. Jonathan performed "Hold On" at the Country Music Association's celebration of music education in New Orleans in September 2016. The songs opened the door for Jonathan and Drew to be invited as guest presenters at the Grand Ole Opry in March 2016, and they hosted the Friday night Nissan Stadium show of the Country Music Association (CMA) Music Fest 2016. On 12 January 2017, The Scott Brothers released a third song, "My House", featuring Eric Paslay, and announced that all of the proceeds would be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The song's accompanying music video was filmed at the twins' home in Las Vegas and features various celebrity cameos, including Carrot Top, Lindsay Ell, and RaeLynn. Acting The Scotts' high school drama teacher used her connections to get them small TV roles, including in a Molson Canadian commercial that aired during the Grey Cup. Scott also appeared on the teen comedy Breaker High and the X-Files. He sat on the executive board for ACTRA (the Canadian equivalent of SAG-AFTRA) for years. Scott has caught the attention of the producers of The Bachelor, but he turned down three separate offers to be on the show (twice in the US and once in Canada), saying that being on the show would give him "so much anxiety." To publicize the 2013 release of Bob Dylan's 35-album box set, a new video for "Like a Rolling Stone" was released on Dylan's website. The twins were invited to be among those lip-synching the lyrics. The twins played themselves in the USA Network comedy Playing House in 2015. He occasionally performs tricks during media appearances or for charity events. He has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians for more than 20 years, and has created illusions for other magicians in Las Vegas. He has expressed his desire to pursue magic as a career again. They are set to appear in a second season episode of the comedy series Girls5eva. ==Public image==

The Scott brothers are known for their sense of humor and playful sibling rivalry. In contrast with Drew (who is often in formal wear), contractor Jonathan is more casual, or the "rugged, flannel-shirt-outfitted half". Drew has referred to his brother's aesthetic as "slow-motion renovation in tight jeans". The twins have become sex symbols. ET Canada included them on its Hottest Bachelor list in 2011. its 50 Most Beautiful People issue in both 2013 and 2014, They were number 13 on Hello! Canadas Most Beautiful List of 2014. BuzzFeed included them on their 2015 list of HGTV's 15 All-Time Hottest Hotties. They garnered the second-largest crowd ever at Mall of America, second only to the British boy band One Direction. HGTV has recognized their status, saying: "We know that twin brothers and HGTV fan favorites Drew and Jonathan Scott are good-looking, talented and ever-so-popular with the ladies." Kathleen Finch, the president of HGTV, has called the twins "the cable equivalent of box-office movie stars". Scott has sizable followings on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Periscope, With brother Drew, he created videos on the now-defunct platform Vine. The two worked with famous "Viners" including Vincent Marcus, Manon Mathews, Sara Hopkins, BrittleStar, NeatDude, and Gregor Reynolds. People named one of his Vines, of the twins doing pull-ups, a Vine of the Day. ==Philanthropy==

Scott is actively involved in youth initiatives, having performed magic for children in a hospital's oncology ward, raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. The three brothers went to New Delhi and visited slums as part of their commitment to No Child For Sale, which targets the fight against child labour and trafficking. They participated with Target for a school library makeover, which seeks to "remodel school libraries to ignite a love of reading and help put more children on the path to graduation". They also support pediatric cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation. Jonathan has collaborated with the network of artists involved in Paul Haggis' Artists for Peace and Justice, a nonprofit organization that supports communities in Haiti through programs in education and health. In November 2017, Habitat for Humanity selected both brothers for its highest honor, Habitat Humanitarians. According to the organization, the honor was "in recognition and furtherance of their dedication to Habitat for Humanity's vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live". == Personal life ==

Scott has two small dogs, Gracie and Stewie, In an interview with People, he said he wanted to have children before he was age 45, adding that he would adopt if he is not in a relationship. While filming the first season of Property Brothers, Jonathan said he became depressed, not socializing for over six months, which Drew helped him through. Relationships In the summer of 2007, Scott married long-time girlfriend Kelsy Ully, a WestJet crew scheduler. After they moved to Las Vegas, he wrote later, her model/waitress job at a day club damaged their relationship. They separated in 2010, and eventually divorced. From 2016 to April 2018, he dated Jacinta Kuznetsov, a Canadian radio producer. In an interview with HollywoodLife, Scott revealed that he and Zooey Deschanel had started dating after meeting on an August 2019 segment of Carpool Karaoke. The announcement came one week after Deschanel announced that she and her husband, Jacob Pechenik, were divorcing. Scott and Deschanel announced their engagement on 14 August 2023. == Awards ==

After being nominated in 2011, the twins won the 2012 Leo Award (the awards program for the British Columbia film and television industry) for Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series for Property Brothers. In 2012, they were nominated for a Rose d'Or award, an award in entertainment broadcasting and programming, in the lifestyle show category. Property Brothers was nominated for Outstanding Structured Reality Program at the 2015 Emmy Awards. ==Movies and TV shows==

(credited as The Scott Brothers) • "Let the Night Shine In" (SB Records, 24 November 2015) • "Hold On" (SB Records, 10 February 2016) • "Home" (SB Records, 16 May 2016) • "My House" (SB Records, 2017) – cover of the Flo Rida song of the same name ==Publications==

• ''Dream Home: The Property Brothers' Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House'' (2016) • It Takes Two: Our Story (2017) • Builder Brothers: Big Plans (2018) • Builder Brothers: Better Together (2019) • Knowledge is Power (2019) ==See also==