Happy birthday! Jameela Jamil turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary television host turns 40 on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

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Jameela Jamil is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of her generation.

Popular television host-actress-model Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Jamil, a cultural icon

Born Jameela Alia Jamil in London on February 25, 1986, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Jamil's not just a great television host, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jameela hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jameela Jamil as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Jameela, you're the best!

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