Amiyah Scott

Amiyah Scott (born January 11, 1988) is an American actress, model, author, and dancer. She is known for her presence on social media apps such as Instagram, as a fixture in the LGBT ball community, and for her role as Cotton in the Fox television series Star (2016–2019). She also appeared in the eighth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Early life Amiyah Scott was born in Manhattan on January 11, 1988. She was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an adolescent, she experienced bullying. At 15 years old, she moved out of her parents' house and explored entrepreneurship opportunities. Since young adulthood, she has been a well-respected member of the LGBT ball community.