Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil: Biography in Details

Who is Jameela Jamil?

Jameela Jamil is an actress, presenter, model, and activist. She became the radio host of The Official Chart and was the co-host of The Official Chart Update alongside Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1.

Besides that, Jamil was the first solo female presenter of the BBC Radio 1 Chart show.

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Jameela Jamil was born in London, England, in the United Kingdom on February 25, 1986. Her birth name is Jameela Alia Burton-Jamil.

Her father’s name is unknown and her mother is Shireen Jamil. She was born with congenital hearing loss and labyrinths which later had an effect on speech and the partial loss of her right ear.

While trying to salvage herself, Jameela became a victim of anorexia she avoided meals just to keep her slim and look attractive.

Then at the age of 17, Jameela Jamil was involved in a ghastly car accident that almost led to paralysis. She suffered from broken bones and a damaged spine and was also bedridden for two years.

She has a sibling namely, Adnandus Dyzantae. Jameela holds English- British citizenship and mixed (Indian- Pakistani) ethnicity. Her birth sign is Pisces.

Education, School/ College University

Talking about Jameela’s education history, Jameela Jamil went to Queen’s College, an independent girls’ school on Harley Street in London. However, she didn’t complete her A-levels education.

Jameela Jamil: Professional Life, Career

Talking about her profession, Jameela Jamil used to teach English to Foreign students. Then Jameela appeared on the E4 show Music Zone towards the end of 2008. Likely, she began presenting T4 in 2009. In 2009, Alexa Chung left the morning TV show Freshly Squeezed; Jamil succeeded Chung as co-host, alongside Nick Grimshaw.

Additionally, Jamil presented “The Closet”, an online fashion advice show on the social networking site Bebo.  Likewise, from 2011 to 2014 she wrote a column for Company, the women’s monthly magazine. In 2012, Jamil replaced June Sarpong as the new host of Playing It Straight a reality show in which one woman spent time with a group of men.

In 2012, it was announced that Reggie Yates would leave BBC Radio 1 and Jamil would replace him. At the end of 2012, Jamil became the radio host of The Official Chart and was the co-host of The Official Chart Update alongside Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1. Jamil made radio history by becoming the first solo female presenter of the BBC Radio 1 Chart show.

Besides that, Jameela Jamil is also being a regular cast member of the NBC fantasy comedy series The Good Place, where she plays Tahani Al-Jamil, alongside Kristen Bell and Ted Danson. Whereas, Jamil’s character became known for her tendency to name drop.

Additionally, she made her first American magazine cover in the February 2018 edition of The Cut. In fact, Jamil provided her voice as a guest on the animated television series DuckTales. During 2018, Jamil also joined the cast of Disney’s Indian-inspired cartoon set in fictional Jaipur.

Likewise, in 2018, Jamil began hosting a recurring segment on the Last Call with Carson Daly titled Wide Awake with Jameela Jamil.

Awards, Nomination

Talking about her awards, a nomination she was nominated for the Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. But she has not yet won any of the awards.

How much is the net worth of Jameela Jamil in 2024?

As of 2024, she has an estimated net worth of around $3 million which she has earned from her professional career.

Jameela Jamil: Rumors and Controversy/ Scandal

She has not been involved in any notable controversies or rumors in her career. This television personality has maintained a positive image between the public and the media.

Recently, she slammed Kim Kardashian for her body corsets.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

Jameela Jamil has a height of 5 feet 10 inches. Additionally, she weighs 69Kg and her bra size is 34B. Jameela’s hair color is dark brown and her eye color is dark brown.

Social Media

Jameela has around 1 million followers on Twitter and around 3.4M followers on Instagram. But she is not active on Facebook.

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