Jameela Jamil, born as Jameela Alia Burton-Jamil, is a British actress, radio presenter, model, writer, and activist. However, she began her career as a TV host and later moved into the field of acting. Guys, if you are her fan then you should check this article as we are sharing below Jameela Jamil’s height weight and other lesser-known facts.
She was born on 25 February 1986 in Hampstead, London, England to an Indian Muslim father and Pakistani Muslim Mother. Her childhood really has been very challenging as she had to suffer a lot with many health issues such as hearing loss and was later diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, but she never surrender, she always fought back.
Jamil went to Queen’s College School and later she became an English teacher who used to teach English to foreign students at the Callan School of English. Before landing in the world of entertainment, she worked as a model, photographer, and fashion scout for a reputed management company “Premier Model Management Limited”.
In 2008, she finally made her television debut appearance on the E4 show Music Zone. The next year, she managed to earn a role as a television presenter on T4 until 2012. The show made her popular among the audience and soon after this, she became a new host for the reality show Playing It Straight after being replaced by June Sarpong.
In 2016, she was cast in the comedy series The Good Place where she played the lead role of Tahani Al-Jamil. Her performance was noticed and even applauded by the audience. Furthermore, she appeared in several shows as a host and even lent her voice for a few animated movies, including DuckTales, Big City Greens, and Mira, Royal Detective.
Jameela Jamil Height Weight Body Stats Age Family Facts
Jameela Jamil Personal Details
- Birth Name : Jameela Alia Burton-Jamil
- Nick Name : Jamil
- Birthday : 25 February 1986
- Age : 37
- Birthplace : Hampstead, London, England
- Nationality : English
- Religion : Atheist
- Build : Slim
- Occupation : Actress, DJ, Presenter
- Ethnicity : Asian
- Zodiac Sign : Pisces
- Sexuality : Queer
- Eye Color : Brown-Light
- Hair Color : Black
Jameela Jamil Family
- Father : Her father is an Indian Muslim.
- Mother : Shireen Jamil (Pakistani Muslim)
- Siblings : Adnandus Dyzantae (Brother)
- Spouse : She is not married yet.
- Children : None
Jameela Jamil Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.79 m (179 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 10.5 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 69 kg
- Weight in lbs : 152 lbs
- Body Measurement : Not Known
- Bra Size : Not Known
- Shoe Size : Not Known
- Clothes Size : Not Known
Jameela Jamil Dating History
James Black (2015-Present) – Jamil is currently dating to Singer and Songwriter, James Blake since 2015. They came out publicly as a couple by posting a picture of them together on Jameela’s Instagram handle.
Jameela Jamil Distinctive Features
- Towering Height
- Slender Frame
Jameela Jamil Facts
- She was born with hearing loss and labyrinthitis (inflammation of the inner ear). As of 2015, she 70% audibility in her left ear and 50% in her right ear.
- She was later diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder, where she didn’t eat her full meal from the ages of 14 to 17.
- During school, she was booking and shy.
- At the age of 17, she met with a car accident while being chased by a bee, breaking several bones and damaging her spine.
- She was featured on the cover of the September 2019 issue of British Vogue “Forces for Change”.
- She was awarded “Advocate of the Year” on 2 August 2019.
- In 2020, she comes out as a queer.
- Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.