Jameela Jamil Just Shared That She Was A "Human Test Subject" Before She Became Famous, And OMG

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On a recent episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, Jameela Jamil opened up about some of the odd jobs she had before becoming famous. And one of them was definitely concerning!

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"I left school with no credentials 'cause I left school just before my 17th birthday," she said. "I was hit by a car, very badly, and so when I came out, I didn't really have any qualifications."

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"I didn't have a university degree. So, I had to do anything I could to make money. And I'm not talented sexually, so I couldn't do porn," she joked.

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So, the She-Hulk actor turned to a potentially dangerous way to earn income.

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Warner Bros.

"I became a human test subject, which is where they — instead of testing on animals — test on humans. And I would let them test products on my skin and hair and body."

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"And I had psoriasis for a decade, so don't do that!" she warned.

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Warner Bros.

"But, you know, I was willing to do almost anything for money 'cause I was 19," she concluded.

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Warner Bros.

You can watch the full interview here:

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