History of Jameela Jamil in Timeline
Jameela Alia Jamil is an English actress, activist, and presenter. She started her career on Channel 4 by hosting a pop culture series in the T4 strand from 2009 to 2012. Subsequently, she became the radio host of The Official Chart and co-hosted The Official Chart Update with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1. Jamil made history as the first regular solo female presenter of the BBC Radio 1 chart show.
February 1986: Jameela Jamil is Born
Jameela Alia Jamil was born in February 1986.
2008: Jameela Jamil's Early Television Appearance
Towards the end of 2008, Jameela Jamil made an appearance on 'Music Zone' on E4, marking her early foray into television.
January 2009: Jameela Jamil Takes Over as Co-Host of 'Freshly Squeezed'
After Alexa Chung's departure from the morning TV show 'Freshly Squeezed' in January 2009, Jameela Jamil stepped in as co-host alongside Nick Grimshaw.
2009: Philanthropic Activities
Jameela Jamil showcased her commitment to philanthropy through several initiatives in 2009. She participated in C4's Orange Rockcorps, a volunteer program supporting local community projects, and lent her support to organizations like the Cultural Learning Alliance, which promotes access to culture for young people, and the Vinspired National Awards, which recognize young volunteers. Jamil's fundraising efforts included designing and auctioning off her version of SpongeBob SquarePants for Childline and wearing a chicken costume for a number of days equivalent to the thousands of pounds raised for Comic Relief, resulting in 16 consecutive days in the costume.
2009: Start of Twitter Account
Jameela Jamil started her Twitter Account.
2009: Jameela Jamil Begins Her Career at Channel 4
Jameela Jamil started her career at Channel 4 in 2009, hosting a pop culture series on T4.
2010: Jameela Jamil Explores New Ventures: Online Fashion and DJing
Jameela Jamil's career diversified in 2010 as she presented 'The Closet', an online fashion advice show, and began her journey as an event DJ, with her first gig surprisingly being at Elton John's birthday party.
2010: Jameela Jamil Kicks Off Her DJing Career
Jameela Jamil's foray into the world of DJing began in 2010, and she continued to DJ for eight years, drawing from her six years of music studies on a scholarship.
2011: Jameela Jamil Becomes a Columnist for 'Company' Magazine
Jameela Jamil added another feather to her cap in 2011 when she began writing a column for the popular women's monthly magazine 'Company', showcasing her writing skills and perspectives.
January 2012: Jameela Jamil Takes the Helm of 'Playing It Straight'
In January 2012, Jameela Jamil took over as the host of the reality show 'Playing It Straight', stepping into the role previously held by June Sarpong.
June 2012: Jameela Jamil Launches Her Debut Fashion Collection
Jameela Jamil made her mark in the fashion world in June 2012, collaborating with Very to unveil her very first fashion collection.
2012: Jameela Jamil's Career Flourishes with Radio Hosting and More
By 2012, Jameela Jamil's career expanded to include hosting 'The Official Chart' and co-hosting 'The Official Chart Update' on BBC Radio 1, marking her as the first regular solo female presenter of the chart show.
2013: Criticism of Rihanna
In 2013, Jameela Jamil used her platform in Company magazine to criticize Rihanna's choices, including her relationship with Chris Brown, her use of marijuana, and her provocative images on social media.
2013: Jameela Jamil Discusses Her Career Path in an Interview
In a 2013 interview with The Independent, Jameela Jamil discussed her career journey, mentioning her roles as a model scout, photographer, and agent but not as a model.
2014: Criticism of Sexualized Image in Music
Jameela Jamil expressed disapproval of the sexualization of female artists in the music industry in 2014. She criticized Beyoncé for adopting a similar image to artists such as Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, arguing that it perpetuates harmful ideals and is not true feminism.
2014: Jameela Jamil Concludes Her Column in 'Company' Magazine
Jameela Jamil's time as a columnist for 'Company' magazine came to an end in 2014.
2015: Jameela Jamil Opens Up About Her Health Challenges
In 2015, Jameela Jamil publicly shared her experiences with various health challenges she faced since childhood.
2015: Launch of Why Not People?
In late 2015, Jameela Jamil established Why Not People?, an events and membership company aimed at making live entertainment accessible to individuals with disabilities.
2015: Relationship with James Blake
Jameela Jamil began her relationship with musician James Blake in 2015.
September 2016: 'The Good Place' Premieres with Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil's acting career reached new heights in September 2016 with the premiere of 'The Good Place', an NBC fantasy comedy series where she played the name-dropping Tahani Al-Jamil.
2016: Jameela Jamil's Unexpected Journey into Acting
Despite initially moving to Los Angeles with aspirations of screenwriting, Jameela Jamil found herself unexpectedly auditioning for an acting role in Michael Schur's new comedy series in 2016.
2016: Jameela Jamil's Move to the US and Acting Debut
In 2016, Jameela Jamil made a significant move to the United States, where she landed the role of Tahani Al-Jamil in the NBC fantasy comedy series 'The Good Place'.
2017: Jameela Jamil Contributes to James Blake's Album
Jameela Jamil played a role in the music world in 2017, contributing to the production of her then-boyfriend James Blake's album 'Assume Form'.
February 2018: Jameela Jamil Graces 'The Cut' Cover and Explores Voice Acting
Jameela Jamil was featured on the cover of 'The Cut' magazine in February 2018, marking her first American magazine cover. In the same year, she lent her voice to the animated series 'DuckTales' and hosted a segment on 'Last Call with Carson Daly'.
March 2018: Launch of I Weigh Movement
In March 2018, inspired by an image of the Kardashian-Jenner family with their weights listed, Jameela Jamil created the Instagram account "I Weigh." Described as "a movement... for us to feel valuable and see how amazing we are", the account encourages followers to share unedited selfies using the hashtag #iweigh alongside descriptions of what makes them feel valuable beyond their physical appearance.
2018: Jameela Jamil Joins the Cast of 'Mira, Royal Detective'
In 2018, it was announced that Jameela Jamil would be joining the cast of Disney's 'Mira, Royal Detective'.
August 2019: Ehlers-Danlos Society's Advocate of the Year
In recognition of her advocacy work, Jameela Jamil received the "Advocate of the Year" award from the Ehlers-Danlos Society in August 2019.
September 2019: British Vogue "Forces for Change" Cover
Jameela Jamil was among the 15 women featured on the cover of British Vogue's September 2019 "Forces for Change" issue, guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
September 2019: Instagram Implements Diet Product Restrictions
Jameela Jamil's activism against the promotion of diet products by celebrities, which included a petition on change.org, contributed to Instagram's implementation of new global policy restrictions in September 2019. These restrictions were designed to safeguard teen users from the harmful effects of such promotions.
October 2019: Public Disclosure of Suicide Attempt
On World Mental Health Day in October 2019, Jameela Jamil bravely shared her experience of surviving a suicide attempt six years prior.
2019: Criticism of Cupcakke and Kim Kardashian
In 2019, Jameela Jamil's criticism of celebrities for promoting unhealthy body image continued. She called out rapper Cupcakke on Twitter for promoting water fasting and criticized Kim Kardashian for wearing a corset, promoting body makeup to conceal skin imperfections, and offering maternity shapewear in her fashion line.
2019: Jameela Jamil Becomes Host of 'The Misery Index'
Jameela Jamil expanded her hosting repertoire in 2019 by taking on the role of host for the TBS comedy game show 'The Misery Index'.
February 2020: Criticism and Coming Out as Queer
Jameela Jamil faced criticism in February 2020 for accepting a hosting role on the HBO voguing competition "Legendary." The criticism stemmed from her perceived lack of connection to the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities integral to voguing ball culture. In response, Jamil publicly came out as queer.
March 2020: Jameela Jamil's Statement-Making Playboy Shoot
In a powerful statement for body positivity and against oversexualization, Jameela Jamil appeared in a suit and tie for Playboy magazine's 'On Speech' issue in March 2020. She opted for no retouching and loose clothing, aiming for a non-sexualized portrayal.
March 2020: 'Mira, Royal Detective' Premieres with Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil lent her voice to 'Mira, Royal Detective', a Disney cartoon set in Jalpur, India, which premiered in March 2020. She played the character of Mira's Auntie Pushpa.
April 2020: Jameela Jamil Launches 'I Weigh with Jameela Jamil' Podcast
In April 2020, Jameela Jamil launched her podcast, 'I Weigh with Jameela Jamil', focusing on topics such as body positivity, activism, racial inclusivity, and the achievements of women.
May 2020: Shorty Awards' "Phenom" Award
Jameela Jamil was honored with the "Phenom" award at the 12th annual Shorty Awards on May 3, 2020.
August 2020: Deletion of Tweets from 2009-2020
Jameela Jamil announced in August 2020 that she would be deleting her tweets from 2009 to 2020. This decision aimed to make her Twitter account more focused on activism.
October 2020: 'I Weigh with Jameela Jamil' Podcast Nominated for People's Choice Award
Jameela Jamil's podcast, 'I Weigh with Jameela Jamil', was nominated for an E! People's Choice Award in October 2020, highlighting its impact and reach.
November 2020: Explanation for Deleted Tweets
In November 2020, Jameela Jamil clarified that the disappearance of her tweets in the preceding months was due to a third-party app. She had deleted her entire Twitter history to identify the cause of the issue.
2020: Disclosure of Second Suicide Attempt and PTSD Treatment
During a 2020 episode of "Red Table Talk," Jameela Jamil revealed a previous suicide attempt that occurred eight years earlier due to a nervous breakdown. She also disclosed undergoing EMDR therapy to address post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) before relocating to Los Angeles.
2020: Jameela Jamil Reveals Past Modelling Experience
In 2020, Jameela Jamil revealed that she had worked as a model in the past, clarifying that she initially kept it private because she wasn't successful in that field.
June 2021: Jameela Jamil Cast as Titania in 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'
Jameela Jamil's acting career took another exciting turn in June 2021 when she was cast as the supervillain Mary MacPherran (Titania) in the Disney+ series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2021: Contribution to Blake's Album
In 2021, Jameela Jamil contributed to the production of James Blake's fifth album, Friends That Break Your Heart, including additional production on the lead single, "Say What You Will".
2022: Jameela Jamil Joins 'DC League of Super-Pets' as Wonder Woman
Adding to her list of voice acting credits, Jameela Jamil joined the cast of the animated film 'DC League of Super-Pets' in 2022, lending her voice to the iconic character Wonder Woman.
2022: Jameela Jamil Takes on Superhero Projects and Voice Acting
Jameela Jamil took on several roles in 2022, including voice acting for the animated film 'DC League of Super-Pets', starring in the live-action series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law', and lending her voice to the science fiction series 'Star Trek: Prodigy' as Asencia.
2023: Open Letter Against NYT's Transgender Reporting
In 2023, Jameela Jamil added her signature to an open letter denouncing what it deemed as biased reporting on transgender individuals in The New York Times. The letter criticized the publication's use of language and raised concerns regarding its treatment of transgender contributors.
