Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott is a Canadian television personality, contractor, and entrepreneur best known as one half of the Property Brothers duo alongside his twin brother Drew Scott. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jonathan and Drew have built one of the most successful brands in home renovation television. Jonathan serves as the construction and renovation expert of the pair, bringing properties to life with his extensive knowledge of contracting, design, and building.

The Scott brothers launched Property Brothers on the W Network in Canada in 2011, and the show was quickly picked up by HGTV in the United States. The premise follows the twins as they help homebuyers find and renovate fixer-uppers into their dream homes, with Drew handling real estate and Jonathan managing the renovation. The show became a massive hit and spawned numerous spinoffs including Buying and Selling, Brother vs. Brother, Property Brothers: Forever Home, and Celebrity IOU. Jonathan’s charm, expertise, and sibling dynamic with Drew have made them two of the most recognizable faces on HGTV.

Beyond television, Jonathan has built a substantial business empire. He is a co-founder of Scott Brothers Entertainment, a production company that develops content across multiple platforms. The brothers have also launched Scott Living, a home furnishing and lifestyle brand available at major retailers. Jonathan has co-authored several books with Drew, including the bestselling Dream Home and It Takes Two: Our Story. He is also a licensed contractor and has been involved in real estate investment and development for decades.

Jonathan’s personal life gained significant media attention when he began dating actress Zooey Deschanel in 2019. The couple became engaged in 2023 and subsequently married, creating one of Hollywood’s most talked-about pairings. With his extensive television career, production company, retail brand, real estate portfolio, book sales, and speaking engagements, Jonathan Scott has built an estimated net worth of $100 million, making him one of the wealthiest personalities in reality television.