Coco Jones: American Singer-Songwriter & Actress

Coco Jones: American Singer-Songwriter & Actress

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Singer-songwriter, Actress

Los Angeles

A Disney Channel alum who stepped away from music for years, Coco Jones returned in 2022 to win a Grammy for 'ICU,' star as Hilary Banks in Peacock's Bel-Air, and release her acclaimed debut album Why Not More?

About Coco Jones: American Singer-Songwriter & Actress

Coco Jones was born Courtney Michaela Ann Jones on January 4, 1998, in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of former NFL defensive lineman Mike Jones. She first appeared on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing in 2010, leading to a Hollywood Records deal and roles on Disney Channel's So Random! and Good Luck Charlie, followed by her breakthrough as Roxy Andrews in the DCOM Let It Shine alongside Tyler James Williams. After stepping back from music for several years, she returned in 2022 signing with Def Jam Recordings, releasing the platinum-certified single 'ICU,' which won Best R&B Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards among five nominations that night. That same year, she landed the starring role of Hilary Banks in Peacock's Bel-Air (2022-2025). Her 2025 debut studio album, Why Not More?, earned critical acclaim and a second Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album, with lead single 'Here We Go (Uh Oh)' also earning a Grammy nod. She married NBA star Donovan Mitchell in 2026.

Date of Birth1998-01-04
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, Actress
NationalityAmerican
Zodiac SignCapricorn
Genderfemale
LanguagesEnglish

Career Journey

2010–2013
Disney Channel beginnings

Jones appeared on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, signed with Hollywood Records, and starred in Disney Channel's So Random! and Good Luck Charlie, followed by her breakthrough role in the DCOM Let It Shine.

2022
Musical comeback and Bel-Air

She signed with Def Jam Recordings, released the platinum single 'ICU,' and was cast as Hilary Banks in Peacock's Bel-Air.

2024
Grammy Award win

Jones won Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for 'ICU,' one of five nominations she received that night, including Best New Artist.

2025–2026
Why Not More? and marriage to Donovan Mitchell

She released her critically acclaimed debut album Why Not More?, earning a second Grammy nomination, and married NBA star Donovan Mitchell in 2026.

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Lifestyle

Achievements & Milestones

5.4M
Instagram followers
Grammy
Best R&B Performance win, 66th Annual Grammy Awards
Platinum
RIAA certification for 'ICU'
5
Grammy nominations received in a single night (2024)

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FAQs

Who is Coco Jones?

Coco Jones, born Courtney Michaela Ann Jones on January 4, 1998, is an American singer-songwriter and actress who won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance for 'ICU' and starred as Hilary Banks in Peacock's Bel-Air.

Has Coco Jones won any major awards?

Yes, she won Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for 'ICU,' plus a BET Award and an NAACP Image Award, and has received multiple additional Grammy nominations.

Who is Coco Jones married to?

She married NBA star Donovan Mitchell in 2026.

Latest News

Jones released 'Love Me Through' in 2026 and continues promoting music from her acclaimed 2025 debut album Why Not More?, alongside her ongoing acting career.