Career Timeline of Jameela Jamil: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jameela Jamil, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jameela Jamil is a British actress, activist, and presenter known for her work in both television and radio. She began her career hosting a pop culture series on Channel 4's T4 from 2009 to 2012. Following this, she transitioned to radio, hosting The Official Chart and co-hosting The Official Chart Update on BBC Radio 1 alongside Scott Mills. Notably, she was the first regular solo female presenter of the BBC Radio 1 chart show, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.

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2008: Appeared on Music Zone on E4

Towards the end of 2008, Jameela Jamil appeared on Music Zone on E4, marking one of her early roles in television.

January 2009: Succeeded Alexa Chung as co-host of Freshly Squeezed

In January 2009, Jameela Jamil replaced Alexa Chung as the co-host of the morning TV show Freshly Squeezed, alongside Nick Grimshaw.

2009: Appeared on C4 Orange Rockcorps and volunteered to fund local community projects

In 2009, Jameela Jamil appeared on C4 Orange Rockcorps, volunteering to help create a concert to fund local community projects. She also designed her own version of SpongeBob SquarePants to be auctioned off with all the proceeds going to Childline. Additionally, she wore a chicken costume for 16 consecutive days for Comic Relief, sponsored approximately £16,000.

2009: Hosted pop culture series in the T4 strand on Channel 4

In 2009, Jameela Jamil began her career on Channel 4, where she hosted a pop culture series in the T4 strand.

2010: Started working as an event DJ

In 2010, Jameela Jamil began working as an event DJ, with her first show being at Elton John's birthday party.

2010: Presented The Closet

In 2010, Jameela Jamil presented The Closet, an online fashion advice show on Bebo produced by Twenty Twenty.

2011: Wrote a column for Company magazine

From 2011 to 2014, Jameela Jamil wrote a column for the women's monthly magazine, Company.

January 2012: Replaced June Sarpong as host of Playing It Straight

In January 2012, Jameela Jamil replaced June Sarpong as the host of the reality show Playing It Straight.

June 2012: Collaborated with Very to debut her first fashion collection

In June 2012, Jameela Jamil collaborated with Very to debut her first fashion collection.

2012: End of hosting pop culture series in the T4 strand on Channel 4

In 2012, Jameela Jamil concluded her role as the host of a pop culture series on Channel 4's T4 strand.

2013: Worked as a model scout

In 2013, Jameela Jamil mentioned in an interview with The Independent that she worked as a model scout.

2014: End of writing a column for Company magazine

In 2014, Jameela Jamil ended her run as a columnist for Company magazine, a role she held since 2011.

2015: Launched Why Not People?

Late in 2015, Jameela Jamil launched Why Not People?, an events and membership company dedicated to hosting accessible live entertainment events for people with disabilities.

September 2016: The Good Place premiered

In September 2016, the NBC fantasy comedy series The Good Place premiered, with Jameela Jamil as a regular cast member playing Tahani Al-Jamil.

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2016: Moved to Los Angeles with plans to be a screenwriter

In 2016, Jameela Jamil moved to Los Angeles with the initial intention of working as a screenwriter.

2016: Moved to the United States

In 2016, Jameela Jamil moved to the United States to pursue acting, writing and presenting opportunities.

2017: Contributed to the production of James Blake's album Assume Form

In 2017 and 2018, Jameela Jamil contributed to the production of her boyfriend James Blake's fourth album, Assume Form. She is credited as an additional producer on five songs of the album.

February 2018: First American magazine cover

In February 2018, Jameela Jamil made her first American magazine cover on the February issue of The Cut.

March 2018: Created the I Weigh Instagram account

In March 2018, Jameela Jamil created an Instagram account called I Weigh, inspired by a picture of the Kardashians and Jenners, with the goal of promoting body positivity and self-worth.

2018: Joined the cast of Disney's Mira, Royal Detective

In 2018, Jameela Jamil joined the cast of Disney's Indian-inspired cartoon set in fictional Jalpur, Mira, Royal Detective.

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August 2019: Awarded Advocate of the Year

On August 2, 2019, Jameela Jamil received the "Advocate of the Year" award from the Ehlers-Danlos Society for her advocacy work.

September 2019: Instagram rolled out new global policy restrictions

In September 2019, Instagram implemented new global policy restrictions aimed at protecting teen users, partly influenced by Jameela Jamil's activism against toxic diet products.

September 2019: Featured on British Vogue Cover

In September 2019, Jameela Jamil was one of 15 women chosen to be on the cover of British Vogue's "Forces for Change" issue, which was guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

2019: Hosted The Misery Index

Since 2019, Jameela Jamil has been the host of The Misery Index, a comedy game show on TBS.

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March 2020: Posed for Playboy magazine

In March 2020, Jameela Jamil posed in a suit and tie for Playboy magazine's "On Speech" issue. She wanted to be shot like a man, with no retouching, hi res, loose, comfortable clothes and completely unsexualized.

March 2020: Mira, Royal Detective debuted

In March 2020, Mira, Royal Detective debuted, with Jameela Jamil playing Mira's Auntie Pushpa.

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April 2020: Debuted podcast I Weigh with Jameela Jamil

In April 2020, Jameela Jamil debuted her podcast, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, focusing on women's accomplishments, body positivity, activism, and racial inclusivity.

2020: Acknowledged working as a model

In 2020, Jameela Jamil admitted to working as a model, despite previously denying it in earlier interviews.

June 2021: Cast as Titania in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

In June 2021, Jameela Jamil was cast as the supervillain Mary MacPherran / Titania in the Disney+ streaming series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2021: Contributed to the production of James Blake's album Friends That Break Your Heart

In 2021, Jameela Jamil contributed to the production of James Blake's fifth album, Friends That Break Your Heart, adding additional production to its first single, "Say What You Will".