Coco Jones

Courtney Michaela Ann Jones, born January 4, 1998, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She first gained public attention appearing on Disney Channel properties and competition series, later achieving wide recognition for her breakthrough role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine (2012). Jones has since established a career across television and R&B music, starring in the Peacock drama series Bel-Air and earning critical acclaim alongside major music awards for her recording work.

Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to session vocalist Javonda Jones and former NFL player Mike Jones. Raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, alongside three siblings, she developed an interest in music at an early age, performing at her kindergarten graduation. By age nine, she began working with Disney casting heads as an actor and songwriter.

In her early career, Jones competed on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, finishing as runner-up in season 3. She subsequently made guest appearances on Disney Channel shows, including So Random! and Good Luck Charlie. Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she starred as Roxanne "Roxy" Andrews in Let It Shine and contributed to its soundtrack. Following the movie, she signed with Hollywood Records, releasing her debut single "Holla at the DJ" and her top-10 Billboard Heatseekers EP, Made Of, in 2013 before parting ways with the label in 2014.

Between 2014 and 2021, Jones pursued independent music and acting projects. She released independent singles such as "Peppermint", "Just My Luck", and "Hollyweird", along with the EP H.D.W.Y. in 2019. Her acting projects during this era included the film Flock of Four and roles in Vampires vs. the Bronx and White Elephant. In September 2020, Jones publicly discussed her experiences with colorism in the entertainment industry. She was later cast as Hilary Banks in the Peacock drama series Bel-Air, which premiered in February 2022.

Jones signed with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings in March 2022. Her single "ICU", from her major-label EP What I Didn't Tell You, marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, earned RIAA platinum certification, and won Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. She received five total Grammy nominations that year, including Best New Artist. Her accolades also include a BET Award and an NAACP Image Award.

In April 2025, Jones released her debut studio album, Why Not More?, which entered the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim, earning a Best R&B Album nomination at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The album's lead single, "Here We Go (Uh Oh)", was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. In her personal life, Jones married basketball player Donovan Mitchell in August 2026.