Issa Rae — PICS

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January 13, 2020 9:07AM EST

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Issa Rae

Issa Rae — Issa Rae, born Jo-Issa Rae Diop on January 12, 1985, is an American actress, writer, director, producer and web series creator. Issa rose to fame following her online series ‘The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl.’ From there, Issa was approached by HBO to turn her successful online series into a scripted show. ‘Insecure’ was the result of those negotiations, and Issa was very involved in the series conception. Along with acting, Issa wrote a number of the episodes and took on producing roles as well. She earned a number of Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her work and quickly became a sought after talent. Issa has also starred in the 2019 film ‘Little,’ 2018’s ‘The Hate U Give,’ and has an onslaught of projects lined up for the future. Clearly, Issa’s star is rising faster every single day and it doesn’t appear that the multi hyphenate talent is slowing down any time soon. Keep clicking through the gallery to check out more photos of Issa.

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Issa Rae At Golden Globes

Issa Rae At Golden Globes — Issa Rae attends a Golden Globes after-party Louis Diame. She looked stunning in a plunging gown, which was black and white, with her hair in an updo.

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Issa Rae At Elle Women In Hollywood

Issa Rae At Elle Women In Hollywood — Issa Rae attends the 2019 Elle Women in Hollywood event. She wore a plunging yellow gown which featured a thigh-high leg slit.

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Issa Rae At Black Girls Rock Awards

Issa Rae At Black Girls Rock Awards — Issa Rae attends the Black Girls Rock Awards in Aug. 2019. She wore a form-fitting, teal green dress to the event.

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Issa Rae At Women In Film Gala

Issa Rae At Women In Film Gala — Issa Rae is all smiles while attending the Women in Film Gala in June 2019. She wore a white trenchcoat dress on the red carpet.

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Issa Rae At AFI Honors

Issa Rae At AFI Honors — Issa Rae attends the AFI Honors Denzen Washington Event in June 2019. She looked stunning in her plunging pink gown.

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Issa Rae At Critics’ Choice Awards

Issa Rae At Critics’ Choice Awards — Issa Rae walks the red carpet at the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards. She showed major leg in a black dress with thigh-high slit.

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Issa Rae At Webby Awards

Issa Rae At Webby Awards — Issa Rae attends the 2019 Webby Awards. She wore a blue dress with a black belt and styled her hair in braids.

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Issa Rae At Emmy Awards

Issa Rae At Emmy Awards — Issa Rae looks stunning while attending the 2018 Emmys. She wore a light blue pantsuit with a dramatic cape and plunging neckline.

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