Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil is widely known as a radio presenter, actress and model, charming the general public with her personable character. From T4 to BBC Radio 1, Jameela has become a familiar name and voice across British broadcasting and television screens. Since making her debut on the E4 show Music Zone, Jameela has diversified into acting and is also highly regarded as an activist surrounding topical issues such as body positivity and often calls out oppressive beauty standards. Subject to much adversity throughout her life, Jameela is passionate in ensuring that others do not suffer what she has and are supported to push through hard times.

From humble beginning as an English Teacher teaching foreign students at the Callan School of English, Jameela was hired to appear on the E4 show Music Zones. Forging what would become an illustrious career of presenting, modelling and writing, Jameela was then requested to present T4 and co-host Freshly Squeezed alongside media superstar Nick Grimshaw. Winning the heart of the general public, Jameela landed further presenting roles such including hosting The Official Chart Show and co-hosting The Official Chart Update, prominent appointments as the first solo female presenter of BBC Radio 1 Chart Show. She also went on to fill the position of June Sarpong, hosting Playing it Straight reality TV Show.

After spending countless hours presenting radio and television, Jameela moved to Los Angeles with the vision of becoming a screenwriter. However, before long Jameela found herself auditioning for acting roles and diversified into her acting career. Since her first auditions, Jameela has become a regular cast member of The Good Place and has provided her vocals for DuckTales, Big City Greens, Crossing Swords and Harley Quinn. Quickly establishing a celebrity status, Jameela has also appeared on shows such as Celebrity Juice, The Great Comic Relief Bake Off, Hollywood Game Night and Last Call with Carson Daly.

Throughout her life, Jameela has been subject to great adversity. When she was born, Jameela had congenital hearing loss and labyrinthitis and was later diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. When she was 12, she was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and she has also battled with Anorexia. Jameela is a true inspiration, continually proving that despite disease and disability that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. After battling with Anorexia for many years of her life, Jameela is now regarded as an activist for body positivity, bringing awareness to oppressive beauty standards and unhealthy body image. She has created her own Instagram brand, named I Weigh, to empower people with body positivity and acceptance and is critical of the way in which fashion magazines portray beauty. Jameela has also founded Why Not People?, an event company producing entertainment that is accessible for people with disabilities.

A highly sought public speaker and host, Jameela uses her prominence to push the importance of body positivity, empowerment and feminism. Personable and confident when faced with a crowd, Jameela is the perfect choice for a range of corporate events. Awarded Advocate of the Year by the Ehlers-Danlos Society and the Phenom Award at the Shorty Awards, Jameela is a highly respected individual who will leave your guests feeling engaged and empowered.