Rylan: How to Be...

4. Jameela Jamil – Online feuds and problematic Vogue shoots

Jun 25, 2024

Actor and activist Jameela Jamil shares her journey from T4 to The Good Place, online feuds, and challenging beauty standards. They discuss fame, backlash, and resilience in the entertainment industry. The podcast delves into eating disorders and offers support resources.

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Jameela Jamil emphasizes the importance of embracing a healthy self-image amidst societal beauty standards.

Jamil highlights the challenges of advocacy in the entertainment industry and the need for authenticity in addressing societal issues.

Deep dives

Journey to the Spotlight

Jamila Jamil reflects on her unexpected rise to fame, starting from being scouted at a pub to becoming a household name through TV appearances. Initially hesitant about being in the spotlight, she found herself in the entertainment industry almost accidentally, transitioning from a career as an English teacher to television hosting.

Intro

2min

Navigating Fame and Authenticity in the Media Industry

11min

Navigating Unrealistic Beauty Standards in the Fashion Industry

10min

Unexpected Turn of Events in LA and The Good Place Audition Experiences

2min

Navigating Fame, Integrity, and Backlash

14min

Reflections on Being in the Spotlight and Imperfection

3min

Rylan speaks to actor and activist Jameela Jamil about her experiences in the spotlight. Honest as ever, Jameela tells Rylan about the raucous years working at T4, accidentally getting her role on The Good Place, and the online feuds she regrets most.

Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of being thrust into the spotlight - with those who've lived to tell the tale.

Details of help and support with eating disorders is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Host: Rylan Assistant Producer: Monetta Pierre Producer: Millie Chu Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Executive Producers: Barnaby Coughlin and Arron Fellows Music: Miguel d'Oliveira Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds

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Rylan: How to Be...

4. Jameela Jamil – Online feuds and problematic Vogue shoots

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Journey to the Spotlight

Challenges of Fame and Criticism

Struggles with Body Image and Eating Disorders

Advocacy and Empowerment

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts