Why Jameela Jamil Thinks Oprah Winfrey “Would Never Have Made it in the UK” – Says “the UK Still Lacks Diversity”

Source: Metro

Jameela Jamil pointed out that her inspiration to continue working in the entertainment industry comes after seeing women like Oprah Winfrey on US television.

According to Jamil, seeing women of different races on screen was a ‘big moment’ for her. But she further claims that diversity is still something lacking in the UK.

In a new interview with Playboy Magazine, Jamila says that she thinks Oprah would have never made it if she had been trying to crack through the UK’s TV industry.

She said, “In my line of work, London is still behind in racial diversity. We’re still behind in giving women important jobs that lead to long-standing, dignified careers.” Also, she equally recalls: “‘I remember coming to America five years ago and seeing Robin Roberts hosting Good Morning America and knowing that Oprah is a really big deal here. Oprah would never have made it in the U.K. I couldn’t believe I was seeing women in their 50s and 60s of different races on the biggest shows on U.S. television! That was a big moment!”

Source: Insider

Jameela Jamil, 34, who is mostly staying in Los Angeles now, was then asked if she misses being in London, and while there is part of her, that does. She replied by saying ‘she feels safe in the US.’ While also claiming that LA is ‘more progressive’ than London.

On the other hand, Oprah is arguably one of the biggest names in the TV industry in the States. She ran her own talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Equally, she serves as a producer on many shows over the years.

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