Issa Rae

Issa Rae is an American actress, writer and producer. She rose to fame beginning in 2011 with her YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. Rae went on to top the The New York Times best-seller list with her memoir The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl (2015). She wrote and starred on HBO's Insecure (2016-2021), which earned her three Emmy Award nominations. Rae has also appeared in the films The Hate U Give (2018), Little (2019) and The Lovebirds (2020).
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Keke Palmer and SZA to Star in New Buddy Comedy from Issa Rae
Keke Palmer and SZA to Star in New Buddy Comedy from Issa Rae
Creator/Actress Issa Rae (L) and actress Amanda Seales attend the HBO's "Insecure" Premiere - After Party at Studio 11 on October 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Insecure Alum Amanda Seales Addresses Issa Rae Feud Rumors and Claims She Was a 'Mean Girl' on Set
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Lashana Lynch Wants to Remake Bridesmaids with Issa Rae, Keke Palmer, Goldie Hawn and More (Exclusive)
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Bye, Barbie! See What All the Stars of Barbie Wore to the 2024 Oscars
Issa Rae Says Learning Choreography for Barbie Movie's Dance Sequence 'Was The Worst Day of My Life'
Issa Rae Says Dancing in Barbie Was 'My Worst Nightmare': 'The Worst Day of My Life'
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Who Is Issa Rae's Husband? All About Louis Diame
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Name 'Em: All the Watch What Happens Live 'Clubhouse Playhouse' Reenactments, from Kevin Hart to Julia Roberts
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Lasers, Lipstick and Lots of Prosecco: How the Stars Are Getting Red-Carpet Ready for the 2024 Golden Globes
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American Fiction PEOPLE Review: Jeffrey Wright Is Brilliant in Hot-Button Comedy About a Black Novelist
Jeffrey Wright stars as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison in writer/director Cord Jeffersons AMERICAN FICTION
American Fiction: The Biggest Changes Between the Book Erasure and New Movie Starring Jeffrey Wright
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Issa Rae Says She Gets Called President Barbie on the Street: 'I'm Like, Salute, Yes!'
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Issa Rae Shares Her Favorite Holiday Gifts Under $50 — Including a 'Dope' Shirt and Her Go-To Coffee
Issa Rae speaks onstage during How to Find Your People Brand: American Express panel at the CultureCon NY 2023 on October 07, 2023 in New York City.
CultureCon NY 2023: Issa Rae and Teyana Taylor Join Hollywood Stars and Influencers at 'Creative Homecoming'
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'Barbie' Is Now Streaming! How to Watch the Record-Breaking Greta Gerwig Hit from Home
Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, Simu Liu and Hari Nef at the premiere of "Barbie" held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 9, 2023
Meet the 'Barbie' Cast: From Past Roles to Off-Screen Relationships
Issa Rae attends the "Barbie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square
Issa Rae Didn’t Think Her Body Was in 'Barbie Shape,' Talks Feeling 'Less Insecure' After Seeing Diverse Cast
BARBIE; NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 5: Earring Magic Ken, introduced by Mattel as a companion to its Earring Magic Barbie figure, is photographed August 5, 1993 In New York City. This 'hipper' Ken doll features an updated look which includes blonde highlights in his traditionally brown hair, a purple shirt, lavender vest, a necklace with a circular charm and an earring in its left ear. (Photo by Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images)
These Barbies Are Real! See the Cast of 'Barbie' and the Actual Dolls That Inspired Their Characters
Issa Rae attends the "Barbie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square
Plot Twist: Issa Rae Says She Actually Hates Barbie Pink: ‘I’ll Burn It All’
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Issa Rae Says She Used Her Barbies to 'Fulfill Scenarios' Growing Up — Like 'Sex-Ed' (Exclusive)
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The 'Barbie' Movie Barbie Dolls Just Dropped — and All Eyes Are on Ryan Gosling's Ken
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See Every Celebrity Stopping by PEOPLE's CinemaCon Portrait Studio in Las Vegas
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Issa Rae 'Can't Confirm or Deny Anything' About 'Barbie' Movie: 'I'm Shutting the F--- Up' (Exclusive)
Issa Rae attends the AT&T Game Ball Experience at The Grove on April 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Issa Rae Says Her Brothers' Love of the NBA Made Her a Fan: It Lets Me 'Bond with Them' (Exclusive)
Jonathan Majors and Issa Rae speak onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California.
Jonathan Majors Wants to Make a Romantic Comedy with Issa Rae Set in New York City: 'Let's Do It'
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How Zendaya, Lil Nas X and Issa Rae Are Paving the Way for Up-and-Coming Black Talent
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Issa Rae attends the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Issa Rae Says She's 'Proud to Show What's Possible' with Her Career — and Shares What She's Still 'Chasing'
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Prince Harry's Next Big Appearance Following Book Release Announced — and It's Alongside Issa Rae
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Miles Morales Faces Off Against a Multiverse of Spider-People in 'Across the Spider-Verse' Trailer
Usher attends the 2022 Beloved Benefit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 07, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images); Issa Rae attends the HBO Max original comedy series "RAP SH!T" red carpet premiere at Hammer Museum on July 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage )
Usher Brings Issa Rae on Stage During His Las Vegas Residency: 'Can I Just Serenade You?'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Issa Rae attends the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic); NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Ezra Miller attends Time 100 Next at Pier 17 on November 14, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)
Issa Rae Says 'The Flash' Continuing with Ezra Miller Is 'Example' of Hollywood Protecting 'Offenders'
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All the Emmys Afterparty Looks You Don't Want to Miss
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Issa Rae Gushes Over Her Custom Sergio Hudson Dress at the Emmys: 'I Love Him as a Designer'
Jean Smart accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Hacks" on stage during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022.
'Hacks' ' Jean Smart Jokes Fellow Nominee Rachel Brosnahan Tried to Sabotage Her Emmys Look
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Veteran Emmy Nominees Who Have Never Won: Could 2022 Be Their Year?
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Issa Rae on Supporting Small Businesses and Practicing Self-Care: 'I Allow Myself to Chill and Not Feel Guilty'
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Issa Rae on Why She Shut Down Pregnancy Rumors Earlier This Year: 'It Was Getting Out of Hand'
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'Today' Show Launches New Digital Cover Series — and Taps Issa Rae to Kick It Off!
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Issa Rae and Michael Cera Join Cast of Margot Robbie's Upcoming 'Barbie' Movie
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Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae Among Star-Studded Cast in Trailer for Strange Anthology Series 'Roar'
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Jean Smart Dedicates Win at Critics Choice Awards to 'Hacks' Director and Her Newborn Baby
Inglewood Mayor James Butts presents Issa Rae with first ever Ci ty of Inglewood key to the city on stage during the Taste Of Inglewood Experience presents Market Street Vibez Pre-Game Extravaganza on February 12, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Issa Rae Becomes the First Person to Receive a Key to the City of Inglewood: 'Always Put on for My City'
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'Insecure' 's Jay Ellis Says a Woman Slapped Him at the Airport 'Because She Got Mad at Lawrence'
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Issa Rae on the 'Insecure' Series Finale: It's 'a Journey of Growth'
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'Insecure's' Issa Rae Says Goodbye to HBO Series in Upcoming Documentary: 'Incredibly Humbled, Blessed'
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: Issa Rae SBS Holiday Shoot on December 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for American Express)
Issa Rae Curates Holiday Bazaar Supporting Black Businesses: 'Ours Have Been Most Affected by the Pandemic'
Mindy Kaling Honors 'Female Comedy Legends' with Fun Halloween Looks: 'Can You Guess Who I Am?'
Mindy Kaling Honors 'Female Comedy Legends' with Fun Halloween Looks: 'Can You Guess Who I Am?'
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Issa Rae Reacts to 'Insecure' 's Use of AKA Sorority Logo After Fan Calls It 'Wildly Disrespectful'
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Jay Ellis Says He May Not Watch 'Insecure' Series Finale: 'I Think I'll Be a Wreck'
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Ahead of the 'Insecure' Season 5 Premiere, Catch Up on Where We Left Off
Arrivals on the green carpet of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala
Issa Rae Dishes on Final Season of 'Insecure' and Her Wedding to Louis Diame: 'A Beautiful Experience'
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Keke Palmer Lands Role on 'Insecure' After Jokingly Messaging Issa Rae: 'Careful What You Wish For'
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Issa Rae on Why She Isn't Ready for Motherhood: 'I Want to Do As Much as I Can While I Still Can'
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All About Issa Rae's Wedding Gowns, Including Her Glam Reception Dress — Plus, Her 'Insecure' Costars' Attire
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Issa Rae Marries Longtime Beau Louis Diame in Custom Vera Wang Dress: 'So Real and Special'
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Yvonne Orji on Tearful Final Days Filming 'Insecure', Dancing with Diddy at His Party Co-Hosted by Issa Rae
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Issa Rae Says She's 'Already A Wreck' Ahead of Last Day Filming the Final Season of 'Insecure'
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Issa Rae Says Nipsey Hussle Helped Mend Her Relationship with Lauren London After 'Insecure' Drama
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HBO Max Orders 'Sweet Life' Reality Show from Issa Rae About Young, Black Life in South L.A.
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Issa Rae Reveals Which 'Insecure' Character She's Most Excited About Heading Into Final Season
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Issa Rae Says She's Been 'Wrapping My Head' Around the End of 'Insecure' Since Season 3
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'Insecure' 's'' Kendrick Sampson on Show Spinoff or Movie After Final Season: 'There's a Possibility'
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Issa Rae Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of 'Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl' Web Series