Jameela Jamil, a multifaceted individual, was born on February 25, 1986, in England. She is a talented actress, writer, DJ, model, and radio host, recognized for her captivating performances in various roles.
Her early life took an unexpected turn when she was discovered at the age of 22 while teaching English in London, UK. This chance encounter led to her first job as a main host on T4, a prominent youth entertainment show in the UK. Her impressive interviewing skills earned her recognition, and she became a journalist for Cosmopolitan Magazine and the Huffington Post.
As her career flourished, she became the face of Maybelline and Nails Inc. In 2012, she released her own clothing line, solidifying her presence in the fashion industry. Her remarkable work earned her nominations for the PPA and BSME awards for her writing. Later that year, she joined BBC Radio 1, hosting her own show and making history as the first woman in 60 years to host the Official Chart on the esteemed radio station.
With her growing success, including several awards for radio and a thriving DJ career, she remained with the network until 2015. She then relocated to the United States to pursue a writing career. Despite having no prior acting experience, she was sent to audition for Mike Schur's project, The Good Place, and landed a starring role opposite Ted Danson and Kristen Bell.
In addition to her acting work, Jamil has also made a name for herself in animation, voicing characters such as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in DC League of Super-Pets, Asencia on Star Trek: Prodigy, Roxie on Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, and Gandra Dee on Ducktales.
