Overview of Jameela Jamil & The All Purple Event
This episode is a freewheeling, uncensored conversation hosted by Bobby Lee (All Things Comedy) with guest Jameela Jamil — with appearances by musician James Blake and other friends in-studio. The chat jumps between comedy bits, personal anecdotes, pop-culture name‑dropping, mental-health admissions, and behind-the-scenes stories from TV and film sets. It’s bawdy, improvised, and often vulgar — a casual roast-style roundtable rather than a structured interview.
Main topics & highlights
- Bobby Lee opens with an announcement: he’s filming his first Hulu special at the San Diego Balboa Theatre (Jan 16–17, 2026) and tickets are on sale.
- Jameela Jamil joins the group and engages in playful banter about being British, England (soccer/celebrities), and cultural stereotypes.
- Religion & beliefs: short discussion — several panelists describe themselves as atheist/agnostic; Jameela mocks conventional Bible retellings in comedic fashion.
- Jameela’s career and acting stories:
- Her experience on The Good Place (anxiety about table reads, learning from Ted Danson, and being unprepared early on).
- How she approached acting with a “give everything” mindset (arriving in costume to a table read).
- Anecdote about a hernia and medical issues on set (resulting from an overly intense gym session with co-star) and how Ehlers-Danlos (connective tissue issues) factors into her accident-proneness.
- Legendary Prince story (major anecdote): Prince allegedly called Jameela repeatedly, wanted her to organize an “all-purple” Alexandra Palace show with women backstage on roller skates — the call turned from grand requests into repeated contact and flirtation; Jameela declined and it fizzled.
- Personal life & views:
- Jameela announces she had an abortion and discusses public reaction (she stated it was the best decision she made, then experienced backlash).
- She says she doesn’t want children and explains practical reasons (lifestyle, social circles).
- Talks about anxiety (waking up anxious), stress eating, and pre-diabetes from craft-service temptations while filming.
- Pop-cultural, sexual, and crude banter throughout: jokes about bodies (asses, labia, effects of Ozempic), locker-room talk, and repeated adult humor.
- Promotional mentions and cross-promotion of Jameela’s podcast Wrong Turns and the movie A Merry Little Xmas (release referenced).
Notable stories & quotes
- Prince anecdote (condensed): Prince called repeatedly, wanted a 10k–15k Alexandra Palace show, insisted everyone wear purple, everyone backstage be women and roller skaters — he turned their relationship into daily calls and flirting; Jameela refused to organize it.
- On acting and table reads: Jameela says she showed up to her first table read “in costume” (big floral hat, basket) despite being a novice, to prove herself.
- On parenting: “I love to wake up at like 11 a.m. — I’m a woman of leisure. I can’t be bothered” (Jameela explaining why she doesn’t want kids).
- On dealing with public shaming for pro-choice statements: she got pushback from conservative corners after saying her abortion was the best decision she ever made.
- Candid on anxiety: “I woke up anxious today and had to take a little pill because I was so excited to see you.”
Content warning: explicit sexual language, profanity, and drug/medicine references throughout.
Guests, projects & plugs
- Guests: Jameela Jamil (prominent guest), James Blake present in-studio; references to other friends/actors (Ted Danson, Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow, Manny Jacinto, Oliver — cameo call).
- Jameela’s projects mentioned:
- Podcast: Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil — anti-inspiration, comedic confessionals; guests include Ian, Catherine Ryan, Simon Pegg, Johnny, etc.; upcoming Steve Carell appearance teased.
- Film: A Merry Little Xmas — release date referenced (November 12th in the convo).
- Other work references: The Good Place, She-Hulk cameo, and general acting history.
- Bobby Lee: announces Hulu stand-up special filming (San Diego Balboa Theatre, Jan 16–17, 2026).
Sponsors & promo codes (as read in show)
Multiple sponsor reads occur mid-episode. Summary of offers as read (verify at vendor sites; transcript includes conflicting discount numbers in places):
- Cachava (plant-based protein drink): promo code BELLY mentioned; discounts referenced during the read (check cachava.com and code BELLY).
- BlueChew (male performance supplement): first month free; use promo code BELLY and pay shipping ($5) — BlueChew.com for details.
- Shopify: $1/month trial and tools to build a store — sign up at shopify.com/tigerbelly.
- Chime (banking app): direct deposit benefits, fee-free ATMs, overdraft feature — chime.com/tigerbelly.
(If you need to use any promo codes, check the respective brand pages for current terms and correct discounts.)
Quick takeaways / suggested next steps
- If you like candid, vulgar, long-form celebrity banter and selfie-style storytelling, this episode delivers many laugh-out-loud and cringe moments (Prince story is the standout).
- For Jameela fans: check her Wrong Turns podcast for deeper, themed conversations and emotional confessions; look for A Merry Little Xmas if interested in her acting work.
- For Bobby Lee fans: note his Hulu special dates (San Diego Balboa Theater, Jan 16–17, 2026) — tickets on sale.
- Content is explicit — skip if you prefer clean or tightly edited interviews.
Where to find more
- Jameela Jamil — Wrong Turns podcast (major platforms), her film/TV credits (The Good Place, upcoming film).
- Bobby Lee — tour dates and Hulu special info via his social/ticketing pages.
- Sponsors: cachava.com, BlueChew.com, shopify.com/tigerbelly, chime.com/tigerbelly (confirm current offers on each site).