Jameela Jamil is certainly one name that you have heard of before! Whether you know her from her time in London, her hilarious Twitter comebacks, or her brilliant role in 'The Good Place', there is no denying the ray of light that is Jameela Jamil. The star is relatively new to Hollywood, and that's all because she only moved to the United States months before her landing the role of Tahani on the NBC show. Jameela was an esteemed radio and television host back in the United Kingdom, where she was born and raised.
After moving to America, Jameela Jamil decided to take her agent's advice and go for her first-ever audition. While Jamil had very little experience acting at the time, she didn't expect to snag the job, let alone steal the show! Since her debut on 'The Good Place', in which Jameela stars alongside Kristen Bell and Ted Danson, the star has managed to make quite the pretty paycheck. Here is how much Jameela Jamil is worth today!
How Much Is Jameela Jamil Worth?
Jameela Jamil is brand new to the entertainment industry in the United States, however, before joining the cast of 'The Good Place', Jamil was an esteemed host back in the United Kingdom. Back in London, where Jameela was born and raised, the star worked for Channel 4 television as a host and radio DJ. Jameela gained quite a lot of experience in media overseas, however, she had never landed an acting role before her move over to America.
According to Cheat Sheet, Jameela decided to audition for 'The Good Place' on a whim after her agent urged her to do it. Jamil thought she had no chance of landing the role, considering she had no prior acting experience. "I was told about an audition for this role and said, 'no way. I've no training and I'm surrounded by people who've devoted their lives to this", Jamil said. Luckily, she still went for it!
This was not only her first audition in the U.S but her first audition ever! While making it big in Hollywood is no easy feat, Jameela managed to do just that after landing the part of Tahani alongside Kristen Bell and Ted Danson. After her success on the show and her resume before joining the ranks of many A-listers, Jameela has amassed a net worth of $2 million!
Jameela received the news that she'd landed the role, realizing that she'd be working with Kristen Bell, who just so happened to be Jameela's very first celebrity interview back in London, England. While she hasn't matched the net worths of her colleagues, she will certainly get there in no time. The star has been in the spotlight now for 3 years, and odds are there will be many more to come.
In addition to her acting career, Jameela is also very outspoken online, where she puts many arrogant celebs in their place, from Piers Morgan all the way to Donald Trump. Her activism has also put her on the map, proving that while she's got the role of a lifetime, she hasn't lost any bit of who she really is!