the bears Ayo Edebiri Although she is not actually Irish, many fans believe that she is still Irish.
In March 2022, Edebiri, 28, joked that she was living in Ireland to prepare for her role in the film Jenny the Donkey. Banshees of Inisherinbut that role never existed.
“I lived in Ireland for about four months and got into that role and was on all fours for four months. It was really painful but beautiful at the same time,” the actress said in a red carpet interview with Letterboxd. I explained it in a false way. Irish accent. “And that was probably the most fulfilling part of my career. I deserved the nomination as much as anyone else, but I was clearly an ass for four months, so I’m very disappointed in everyone going to the Oscars.” I feel happy.”
Since the interview, Edebiri has continued to joke, with fans also following along.
Here’s what Edebiri said about “being Irish”:
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Following the announcement that Edebiri has been nominated for the 2024 BAFTA Rising Star Award, X The Film in Dublin account congratulated the actress, calling her “the Irish thing.”
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Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)Edebiri reposted the tweet on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Let’s go…” This means “That’s right!” In Irish.
Thank you Ireland at the Critics Choice Awards
On Sunday, January 14, Edebiri won the award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the film. bear. The actress gave a slight nod to Ireland in her acceptance speech.
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Emma McIntyre/Wire Image“I want to thank my real family, but I don’t know if they have CW overseas,” she exclaimed. “Boston, Barbados, Nigeria, Ireland, in so many ways. Thank you so much, I love you all.”
Shout out to Ireland at the Emmy Awards
On Monday, January 15, Edebiri continued to joke and share his love for Ireland while walking the red carpet at the Emmy Awards. bear.
“Shout out to my people! Shout out to Derry! Shout out to Cork! Shout out to Killarney! Shout out to Dublin!” Edebiri said while speaking. entertainment tonight At the pre-show.
Edebiri added that she was grateful to Dublin City for sending her a message on X (formerly Twitter), even though she no longer has a social media platform. “I am generally aware of the Irish connection. I am aware of it,” she said.