An Unforgettable Party Incident with a Hollywood Legend
London, April 22, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
British actress and activist Jameela Jamil recently shared one of the most outrageous moments of her life—accidentally knocking over acting icon Al Pacino while trying to smuggle wagyu steaks from a Hollywood party.
The incident took place around 2015 during an exclusive event hosted by the head of United Talent Agency (UTA). According to Jamil, the luxurious catering featured wagyu steaks, which she decided to sneak home—by wrapping ten pieces in a napkin and hiding them under her skirt.
“I knocked over Al Pacino at a party,” Jamil told The Guardian. “I bundled [the steaks] in between my legs, underneath my miniskirt, and was shuffling out as fast as I could when I bumped into him.”
The steaks tumbled out, leaving a bloody trail on a white floor—and Pacino on the ground. “I left him there, grabbed the steaks, and ran out,” she added.
To deflect attention from the chaos she caused, Jamil later texted director Judd Apatow with a mischievous message: “Sorry, I had to leave. I hope they catch that guy that knocked over Al Pacino.”
From Penniless to Prime Time
Beyond her wild party tales, Jamil also opened up about her financial struggles before becoming a household name through NBC’s hit show ‘The Good Place.’
After quitting her BBC Radio 1 show in 2015 to pursue a career as a writer and DJ, she joined her partner, musician James Blake, on tour. But the creative detour came with a price—Jamil ran out of money.
“I had just $17 in my bank account and told people I’d take any job,” she shared on David Tennant Does a Podcast With…
Instead of gigs, she was unexpectedly handed a stack of audition opportunities. One was for a Las Vegas magic show. The other, a pivotal audition with showrunner Mike Schur for what would become her breakout role.
Though Jamil had no acting experience and had never taken a single acting class, Schur was so impressed by her pitch as a writer that she was encouraged to try acting.
She took a chance—and landed the role of Tahani Al-Jamil in The Good Place, a decision that would catapult her into international fame.
Post-Success Projects and Career Growth
Since then, Jamil has become a celebrated figure in entertainment and activism. She’s starred in Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’, appeared in ‘Poker Face’, and lent her voice to animated favorites like ‘DuckTales’ and ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.’
Her story is a reminder of how unpredictable the journey to success can be—from wagyu smuggling to walking red carpets.
FAQs
What happened between Jameela Jamil and Al Pacino?
At a UTA party in 2015, Jamil accidentally knocked over Al Pacino while sneaking out with steaks hidden under her skirt.
Why was Jameela Jamil taking steaks from a party?
She admitted to stealing ten wagyu steaks because they were too good to leave behind, wrapping them in a napkin and hiding them under her skirt.
Did she help Al Pacino up?
No. In her panic, she left him on the ground, retrieved her steaks, and ran from the party.
How broke was Jameela Jamil before acting?
She had only $17 left in her bank account after quitting her BBC job and touring with her boyfriend.
How did she land her role in ‘The Good Place’?
Though she had no acting background, her writing pitch impressed industry professionals, leading to an audition that secured her the role.
What other shows has Jameela Jamil been in?
She’s appeared in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Poker Face, and voiced characters in DuckTales and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous.
