Tim White
Jan 17, 2024 - 04:05

People Think Ayo Edebiri is from Ireland: Here's Why

Ayo Edebiri is a rising star after winning awards for her role in "The Bear," and fans are loving her Irish connection.

Ayo Edebiri was the recipient of the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for her role in 'The Bear' at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Edebiri has gained widespread attention online following her consecutive wins at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, and Emmys in January.

However, there has been some confusion among fans regarding a long-running joke about Edebiri's heritage. Despite being from Boston, many people have been claiming she is Irish. It turns out that the joke about Edebiri and Ireland originated from a bit she started in March 2023. During an interview with Letterboxd at South By Southwest, Edebiri humorously discussed her fake role as Jenny the donkey in the film "The Banshees of Inisherin," which is set in Ireland. She joked about living in Ireland for four months and getting into character, even going as far as to say she deserved an Oscar nomination for her performance as a donkey.

Since then, fans have playfully associated Edebiri with Ireland, referring to her as an Irish icon and princess. With her recent string of award wins, Edebiri's popularity has surged, and her connection to Ireland has only grown stronger. During an interview at the Emmys with Entertainment Tonight, Edebiri mentioned Ireland and various cities she may have visited during her time as Jenny the donkey.

Several Irish X accounts have further perpetuated the joke, with some even congratulating "Ireland's own Ayo Edebiri" for her nomination for the 2024 BAFTA Rising Star Award. Edebiri has also continued to play along with the joke, giving shoutouts to Ireland during her acceptance speeches at the Critics Choice and Golden Globes.

Overall, Ayo Edebiri's humorous connection to Ireland has become a lighthearted and entertaining aspect of her recent success, adding to her charm and appeal as an actress. Her wins at major award shows have solidified her status as a rising talent in the entertainment industry.