Jameela Jamil Champions Youth Empowerment Through Pixar's ‘Elio’
You know, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the state of the world — and let’s be honest, it really does feel like a dumpster fire sometimes. But then, something comes along that gives you a bit of hope, a flicker of light in all the chaos. That’s exactly what Jameela Jamil is tapping into with Pixar’s new animated film Elio .
At the recent premiere of Elio in Los Angeles, Jameela shared some deeply resonant thoughts about the film and the times we’re living in. She didn’t hold back — she called it like it is. The world is in crisis, politically, socially, environmentally. And with everything going on, especially in places like L.A. where immigration tensions are high, it’s easy to feel powerless. But Jameela reminds us — especially young people — that we’re anything but.
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She said something that really stuck with me: “We have politicians and media and social media that make people feel deliberately powerless, and actually the power is with the people.” That’s the heart of it. That’s why this film is more than just a cute animated feature — it’s a call to action, a gentle but powerful reminder that hope isn’t naive; it’s necessary.
Jameela also touched on how eerily timely Elio is — almost spooky, she said. And she’s right. In a world riddled with conflict, division, and disconnection, this film leans into themes of unity, exploration, and rediscovering faith in humanity. Through Elio’s journey in space, we see a kid who starts out jaded and disillusioned, just like many of us. But as he builds bonds with alien beings and starts seeing his planet through a new lens, there’s a noticeable shift — he rediscovers hope. And in doing so, the audience does too.
What I love most about Jameela’s perspective is how she frames this all for young audiences. She’s not sugarcoating anything — she acknowledges the darkness, but insists on the light. She wants kids to know that they don’t need to wait for permission, or fame, or a title to make a difference. Their power is already within them.
So yeah, the world might feel like it’s burning right now. But maybe, just maybe, stories like Elio can be the spark that reminds us we’re capable of building something better. And honestly? We really need that kind of reminder right now.
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