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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Distinguish Шаблон:Use American English Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox person Jo-Issa Rae Diop[1] (born January 12, 1985),[2] credited professionally as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, and producer.[3][4] Founder of Hoorae Media, she achieved wider recognition as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the HBO television series Insecure (2016–2021), for which she was nominated for multiple Golden Globes Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.[5][6]

Rae first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl.[7] Since 2011, Rae has continued to develop her YouTube channel, which features various short films, web series, and other content created by black people.[8][9] Her 2015 memoir, titled The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, became a New York Times bestseller.

Rae has also starred in feature films, with roles in the drama The Hate U Give (2018); the fantasy comedy Little (2019); the romance The Photograph (2020); the romantic comedy The Lovebirds (2020); the comedy thriller Vengeance (2022); and the comedies Barbie and American Fiction (2023), receiving nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics' Choice Movie Awards with the cast. She also voiced Jess Drew / Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) and Beyond the Spider-Verse (upcoming). Rae provided the voice work for the short film Hair Love, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2020.[10]

In 2018 and 2022, Rae was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world,[11][12] and in 2014 in the Forbes '30 Under 30' list in the entertainment section.[13] She was recognized with the Peabody Trailblazer Award and the Producers Guild of America Visionary Award.

Early life

Jo-Issa Rae Diop was born in Los Angeles, California.[14] Her father, Abdoulaye Diop, is a pediatrician and neonatologist from Senegal, and her mother, Delyna Marie Diop (née Hayward), is a teacher from Louisiana.[3][15][16] Her parents met in France, when they were both in school.[17] She has four siblings. Her father has a medical practice in Inglewood, California.[18]Шаблон:Rp

The family lived in Dakar, Senegal,[1] during some of her childhood.[19] She was raised mostly in Potomac, Maryland, where she grew up with "things that aren't considered 'black,' like the swim team and street hockey and Passover dinners with Jewish best friends."[20] Rae was raised Catholic, her mother's faith.[21]

When Rae was in sixth grade, her family moved to the affluent View Park-Windsor Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, where she attended a predominantly black middle school. Rae graduated from King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science, where she started acting.[1] Her parents divorced when she was in high school.[18]Шаблон:Rp Rae is fluent in French.[22]

In 2007, Rae graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies. As a college student, she made music videos, wrote and directed plays, and created a mock reality series called Dorm Diaries for fun. At Stanford, Rae met Tracy Oliver, who helped produce Awkward Black Girl and starred on the show as Nina.[20]

After college, Rae received a theater fellowship at The Public Theater in New York City.[1] Oliver and Rae started taking classes together at the New York Film Academy. Rae worked odd jobs and at one point was struggling to decide between business school and law school, but abandoned both prospects when Awkward Black Girl gained wider popularity in 2011.[15]

Career

Awkward Black Girl

Шаблон:Main Rae's web series Awkward Black Girl premiered on YouTube in 2011.[23] The show follows the life of J (played by Rae) as she interacts with co-workers and love interests who place her in uncomfortable situations. The story is told through a first-person narrative as J usually reveals how she feels about her circumstances through voice-over or dream sequence.

The series went viral through word of mouth, blog posts, and social media, resulting in mainstream media coverage and attention.[24][25][26] In an effort to fund the rest of the first season, Rae and producer Tracy Oliver decided to raise money for the series through Kickstarter. On August 11, 2011, they were awarded $56,269 from 1,960 donations and released the rest of season one on Rae's YouTube channel.[27]

Rae partnered with Pharrell and premiered season two of the series on his YouTube channel iamOTHER.[28] Rae began releasing other content on her original channel, predominantly created by and starring people of color.[29]

In 2013, Awkward Black Girl won a Shorty award for Best Web Show. Rae created Awkward Black Girl because she felt the Hollywood stereotypes of African-American women were limiting and she could not relate to them:

I've always had an issue with the [assumption] that people of color, and black people especially, aren't relatable. I know we are.[30]

By using YouTube as her forum, Rae was able to have autonomy of her work because she writes, films, produces, and edits most of her work. Rae's other shows—Ratchet Piece Theater, The "F" Word, Roomieloverfriends, and The Choir, among others—also focus on African-American experiences that are often not portrayed in the mainstream media.[31] Rae's YouTube series often imitate the production style of network television comedies, including "cut-away scenes" showing imagined behavior, similar to those seen in Scrubs and How I Met Your Mother.[32]

Insecure

Шаблон:Main In 2013, Rae began working on a comedy series pilot with Larry Wilmore, in which she would star.[33] The series, about the awkward experiences of a contemporary African-American woman, was eventually titled Insecure. HBO picked up the pilot in early 2015 and it was subsequently greenlit.[34] Since its release in 2016, the series has received critical acclaim; Eric Deggans of NPR wrote that "Rae has produced a series that feels revolutionary just by poking fun at the life of an average, twenty-something black woman."[35]

In late 2016 Rae's mother, Delyna Diop, was featured in season 1, playing Rae's role model in her guest appearance.[36]

In 2017, the American Film Institute selected Insecure as one of the top 10 Television Programs of the Year.[37] For her acting work on the show, Rae has received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2017 and 2018,[38] as well as three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2018, 2020, and 2022.

In 2018, at the 77th annual Peabody Awards, Insecure was honored for "creating a series that authentically captures the lives of everyday young, black people in modern society."[39]

On November 14, 2016, HBO renewed the show for a second season.[40] The second season premiered on July 23, 2017.[41] On August 8, 2017, it was announced that the show was renewed for a third season,[42] which premiered on August 12, 2018. Season five premiered October 24, 2021. The final episode of Insecure aired December 26, 2021.

Film work

Released in 2020, The Photograph follows the journey of Issa's character, Mae Morton, and LaKeith Stanfield's character Michael Block, as the two search for the backstory of Mae's mother. The New York Times said the film is "an unabashedly old-school love story".[43] Empire magazine said that "The Photograph is an African-American romance that, for the most part, feels relatable and true".[44]

Released in 2020, The Lovebirds directed by Michael Showalter, Rae played the role of Leilani. The film also starred Kumail Nanjiani, who played Jibran, Leilani's boyfriend. Throughout the film, the couple struggles to maintain their relationship and during this, they face an eventful murder.

Book

Rae's first book, a memoir titled The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, was released in 2015 and became a New York Times bestseller.[45] In the book, she chronicles her life through a series of humorous anecdotes and opens up about her personal struggle with not fitting in, and not being considered "black enough" at times.[16]

Other work

In 2016, Rae created the podcast called Fruit.

On October 11, 2019, Google announced that Rae would be an additional voice to the Google Assistant. Users could make Google Assistant speak in Rae's voice by saying "Ok Google, talk like Issa."[46] Issa's voice was available until Friday, October 1, 2021.[47]

Also in 2019, Rae, through her newly launched record label Raedio, partnered with Atlantic Records to produce "Kinda Love" by singer-rapper TeaMarrr.[48]

In March 2021, Rae's production company, Hoorae, signed a five-year film and television deal with WarnerMedia.[49] In 2021, Sweet Life: Los Angeles, a reality television program created by Rae, was produced as part of this deal.[50]

Personal life

Rae's birth name, Jo-Issa, comes from a combination of the names of her grandmothers: Joyce and Isseu. Her middle name, Rae, is after an aunt, who was an artist.[20]

Rae married her longtime boyfriend, Louis Diame, a Senegalese businessman, in a private ceremony in France in July 2021.[51] Rae first wore her engagement ring publicly on the cover of Essence magazine's April 2019 issue.[51]

Public image and activism

In 2012, Rae was included on the annual Forbes '30 Under 30' list in the entertainment section.[13] She was listed two times in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.

In May 2015, Rae appeared on the cover of Essence magazine's Game Changers issue, alongside Shonda Rhimes, Ava DuVernay, Debbie Allen, and Mara Brock Akil. Rae expressed her desire for more people of color working in production behind the scenes to make a lasting impact in the television industry.[52] On the red carpet at the 2017 Emmy Awards, Rae told reporters, "I'm rooting for everybody Black." The quote went viral and appeared on T-shirts and in the song "Sue Me" by the rapper Wale.[53] Rae was also vocally supportive of the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[54]

Rae is an advocate for civil rights and women's rights movements. Her work includes themes of equality and social justice. She works closely with organizations like the ACLU, BLD PWR, and Black Lives Matter.[55] Rae has used her platform to bring attention to police violence and brutality against African-Americans. Following the police shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016, she raised $700,000 for the Sterling Family Trust to help pay for the Sterling children to attend college.[56]

Her show Insecure has changed the public perception of the South Los Angeles community by highlighting Black businesses.[57]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Black Twitter Screening Шаблон:N/a Short film; writer only
Protect and Serve Police Recruit Short film; also executive producer
A Bitter Lime Jane Johnson
2018 The Hate U Give April Ofrah
2019 Little April Williams
Hair Love Mother Short film; voice role
2020 The Photograph Mae Morton Also executive producer
The Lovebirds Leilani
Coastal Elites Callie Josephson
2022 Vengeance Eloise
2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Jess Drew / Spider-Woman Voice role
Barbie President Barbie
American Fiction Sintara Golden
TBA Шаблон:Pending film Jess Drew / Spider-Woman Voice role; post-production

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Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl J Main cast; also creator; director and writer for episode: "The Sleepover"; producer for episode: "The Check"
2012 The Couple Lisa Episode: "Exes and Texts"
2012–2013 The Number Lisa 6 episodes
2013 True Friendship Society Mama Moth Episode: "Pilot Part Two"
My Roommate the J Episode: "Awkward Black Girl"
Instacurity Issa Episodes: "The Birthday Party" and "Instacurity PSA"
Little Horribles Best Friend Episode: "Sexual Activity"; also executive producer (3 episodes)
2014 Rubberhead Bride 2 Television film; segment: "Absorption"
2016–2021 Insecure Issa Dee Main cast; also creator & writer
2018 BoJack Horseman Dr. Indira (voice) 2 episodes
2019–2021 A Black Lady Sketch Show Various 6 episodes; also executive producer (16 episodes)
2020 Saturday Night Live Herself (host) Episode: "Issa Rae/Justin Bieber"
Sesame Street The Queen/The Princess Episode: "Cardboard Castle"
BlackAF Herself Episode: "yo, between you and me... this is because of slavery"
2022 Roar[58] Wanda Shepard Episode: "The Woman Who Disappeared"
The Hair Tales Herself

As producer only

Year Title Credits Notes
2013 How Men Become Dogs Executive producer 9 episodes
Little Horribles 3 episodes
Inside Web Series Television documentary
Black Actress Producer
2013–2014 Roomieloverfriends Executive producer 4 episodes
2013–2015 The Choir Executive producer; director (2 episodes); writer (12 episodes)
2014 Hard Times Executive producer Short film
So Jaded Television film
Words with Girls
Bleach
2014–2015 First Co-executive producer (10 episodes); co-producer (1 episode)
2015 Get Your Life Executive producer
Killing Lazarus Producer
2022 Sweet Life: Los Angeles Creator and executive producer
Rap Sh!t[59] Creator, executive producer and writer

Music videos

Year Song Artist Role
2013 "Happy" Pharrell Williams Dancer
2017 "Moonlight" Jay-Z Rachel Green
"Spice Girl" Aminé Girlfriend
2018 "Nice for What" Drake Herself
2019 "Kinda Love" TeaMarrr Therapist
2020 "Lights On" D Smoke, SiR Stripper
"Entrepreneur" Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z Herself

Awards and nominations

Award Year Work Category Result Шаблон:Abbr
Astra Film and Creative Awards 2024 Barbie Best Cast Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [60]
Austin Film Critics Association 2023 Barbie Best Ensemble Шаблон:Nominated [61]
BET Awards 2017 Insecure Best Actress Шаблон:Nom [62]
2018 Шаблон:Nom [63]
2020 Шаблон:Won [64]
2021 Шаблон:Nom [65]
2022 Шаблон:Nom [66]
Black Film Critics Circle 2023 American Fiction Best Ensemble Шаблон:Won [67]
Black Reel Awards 2017 Insecure Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Outstanding Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
2018 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Outstanding Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
2019 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
2020 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won [68]
Outstanding Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
A Black Lady Sketch Show Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Columbus Film Critics Association 2024 Barbie Best Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [69]
Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2024 Barbie Best Acting Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [70]
Critics' Choice Television Awards 2019 Insecure Best Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [71]
2021 Шаблон:Nom [72]
2022 Шаблон:Nom [73]
Florida Film Critics Circle 2023 Barbie Best Ensemble Шаблон:Nominated [74]
Georgia Film Critics Association Awards 2024 American Fiction Best Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [75][76]
Barbie Шаблон:Nom
Golden Globe Awards 2017 Insecure Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Шаблон:Nom [77]
2018 Шаблон:Nom [78]
2022 Шаблон:Nom [79]
Gotham Awards 2020 Rap Sh!t Breakthrough Series - Shortform Шаблон:Nom [80]
Gracie Awards 2018 Insecure Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy or Musical Шаблон:Won
Houston Film Critics Society 2023 Barbie Best Ensemble Cast Шаблон:Nom [81][82]
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2017 Insecure Next Generation Шаблон:Nom [83]
2018 Best Performance in a Show Шаблон:Nom [84]
2021 Best Comedic Performance Шаблон:Nom [85]
NAACP Image Awards 2017 Insecure Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [86]
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
2018 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [87]
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Herself Entertainer of the Year Шаблон:Nom
2019 Insecure Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [88]
BoJack Horseman Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film) Шаблон:Nom
2021 The Photograph Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Шаблон:Nom [89]
Saturday Night Live Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series Шаблон:Nom
Insecure Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
2022 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won [90]
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Won
2024 American Fiction Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture Шаблон:Nominated [91]
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Outstanding Character Voice Performance – Motion Picture Шаблон:Won
Young Love Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) Шаблон:Nom
NAMIC Vision Awards 2017 Insecure Best Performance - Comedy Шаблон:Won
2021 Шаблон:Won
2022 Шаблон:Nom
North Carolina Film Critics Association 2024 Barbie Best Acting Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [92]
Peabody Award 2023 Herself Trailblazer Award Шаблон:Won [93]
People's Choice Awards 2020 The Lovebirds Female Movie Star of the Year Шаблон:Nom [94]
Comedy Movie Star of the Year Шаблон:Nom
The Photograph Drama Movie Star of the Year Шаблон:Nom
Insecure Comedy TV Star of the Year Шаблон:Nom
Portland Critics Association 2024 Barbie Best Ensemble Cast Шаблон:Nom [95][96]
Primetime Emmy Awards 2018 Insecure Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [97]
2020 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [98][99]
Outstanding Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
A Black Lady Sketch Show Outstanding Variety Sketch Series Шаблон:Nom
2021 Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom [100]
2022 Outstanding Variety Sketch Series Шаблон:Nom [101]
Insecure Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Шаблон:Nom
Producers Guild of America Awards 2022 Herself Visionary Award Шаблон:Won [102]
San Diego Film Critics Society 2023 Barbie Best Ensemble Шаблон:Runner-up [103]
Satellite Awards 2018 Insecure Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Шаблон:Won [104]
2019 Шаблон:Nom [105]
2021 Шаблон:Nom [106]
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2024 Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture American Fiction Шаблон:Nom [107]
Barbie Шаблон:Nom
Seattle Film Critics Society Awards 2024 Barbie Best Ensemble Cast Шаблон:Nom [108]
St. Louis Film Critics Association 2023 Barbie Best Ensemble Шаблон:Runner-up [109]
Streamy Awards 2018 Giants Best Drama Series Шаблон:Won [110]
TCA Awards 2017 Insecure Individual Achievement in Comedy Шаблон:Nom [111]
2020 Шаблон:Nom [112]
Utah Film Critics Association 2024 Barbie Best Ensemble Cast Шаблон:Nom [113]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards 2023 American Fiction Best Ensemble Шаблон:Nom [114]
Barbie Шаблон:Nom
Webby Awards 2019 Herself Video Person of the Year Шаблон:Won [115]

Works and publications

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