Issa Rae

Biography

Jo-Issa Rae Diop, known as Issa Rae (born January 12, 1985), is an American actress, writer, director, producer, and web series creator. She first garnered attention for her work on the YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl. Since then, she has been known for her roles in the TV show 'Insecure' (2016-2021) and films such as 'The Hate U Give' (2018) and 'Barbie' (2023). Her father is Senegalese.

Known For

Barbie

as Barbie

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

as Jessica Drew (voice)

BoJack Horseman

as Dr. Indira (voice)

The Hate U Give

as April Ofrah

American Fiction

as Sintara Golden

Little

as April Williams

The Lovebirds

as Leilani

The Daily Show

as Self

Hair Love

as Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host