Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Jameela Jamil reveals how taking laxatives amid anorexia battle ‘destroyed’ her body

Getty Images for WIF

Jameela Jamil has spoken out about her anorexia and how she “destroyed” her body by taking laxatives.

The 38-year-old actor candidly opened up about her struggles with her eating disorder and body dysmorphia during a recent appearance on Kelly Ripa’s podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera. While reflecting on her former eating habits, Jamil confessed that she also used to take “so many laxatives” and turned to any diet that she could find to lose weight.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.