Laila Abdullah Al-Fayed is a prominent Lebanese actress born and raised in Kuwait, establishing herself as one of the leading young talents in the Gulf drama scene. Born on January 8, 1996, to a Lebanese family, she grew up in a unique environment as both her parents are deaf and mute, which led her to become fluent in sign language from a young age to support her family. This early responsibility prompted her to leave her studies to work and provide for them. She is the older sister of actress Shahad Abdullah. Her artistic journey began by chance in 2010 at the age of fourteen. She caught the eye of director Muhammad Dahham Al-Shammari, who cast her in the television series "Saher Al-lail," which became her breakout role. Prior to acting, she worked as a model, notably appearing in a music video for artist Abdul Majeed Abdullah. She quickly proved her talent, leading to a succession of roles in television, theatre, and film. Abdullah has demonstrated significant versatility by portraying a range of complex characters, from kind-hearted to villainous. In addition to acting, she has also ventured into television hosting, presenting the game show "Tarek Show" in 2014 and "Inzel Boshinki" in 2019.

Laila Abdullah launched her career strongly in 2010 with her role in the successful Gulf series "Saher Al-lail," which opened the doors to fame for her. This was followed by numerous roles in prominent dramas such as "Tu Nahar" (2010), "Bab Al-Faraj" (2011), and the widely popular "Kinat al-Sham Wa Kanayen al-Shamiya" (2012). She established a strong presence in Kuwaiti theatre through her participation in several popular plays, including "Love Story" (2011), "The Wizard's Castle" (2012), and "Cocoa Factory" (2013). These theatrical works honed her talent and brought her closer to the audience. Abdullah has also participated in several Gulf films, including the movie "090" in 2014 and "Baby" in 2016. She played a role in the highly-watched and controversial series "Men Sharea Al Haram Ela..." (From Haram Street To...) in 2022, and the series "Dof'at London" (London Batch) in 2023, solidifying her status as one of the most prominent actresses in the region.

She did not complete her academic studies, having entered the workforce at a young age to support her family.