Jameela Jamil

“The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil publicly defended herself on Wednesday against a rumor started by a now-viral Instagram story claiming there is “proof” she has Munchausen syndrome — now called factitious disorder in the latest DSM. Munchausen syndrome is when a person makes up various symptoms and health conditions for attention and special treatment.  Unlike [...]

On Aug. 1, Jameela Jamil apologized for waiting so long to reveal her Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis, Her reasons for not coming forward right away might be relatable if you’ve ever felt judged because of your chronic illness. • What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? • What Are Common Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms? The Ehlers-Danlos Society presented “The Good [...]

I am a fighter. I’m a bonafide, medal winning, butt (or rather, head) kicking fighter. It’s been awhile since I’ve stepped into a ring or competed seriously, but I still remember. It’s who I am. • What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? • What Are Common Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms? I am the type of fighter who likes [...]

Navigating life with an autoimmune disease is far from straightforward. There is no cure or “one-size-fits-all” treatment, and most people spend years experimenting with various medications, therapies and lifestyle changes to find a combination that helps manage their symptoms. Even if someone is able to find the “perfect” combination through trial and error, maintaining that [...]

On Mar. 18, actress Jameela Jamil shared a photo on Instagram that shows off a printed jumpsuit, black high heels and a common symptom of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. • What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? • What Are Common Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms? “Maybe she’s born with it? (Maybe it’s EDS)” Jamil captioned the post.   View this post [...]

Article updated August 1, 2019. Actress Jameela Jamil confirmed in an Instagram post on Feb. 16 that she has a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). • What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? • What Are Common Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Symptoms?   View this post on Instagram   I’m fine. A post shared by Jameela Jamil [...]

Actress Jameela Jamil may play a self-centered social climber in the comedy “The Good Place,” but Jamil is more socially aware than her character. Jamil told the Press Association that she turned down a role to play a deaf woman because she thought the role should go to a deaf actress instead. “I said it [...]

Update: Instagram replied to The Mighty’s request for comment, and said the removal of Kim Kardashian’s post was a mistake and has restored the photo to her account.  Kim Kardashian uploaded a photo of herself on Instagram Tuesday sucking on a red lollipop that supposedly acts as an appetite suppressant. The photo was an ad [...]