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For those leading a blissfully unplugged life, it was their first time hearing of Edebiris Irish roots.
Like, wait arent Edebiris parents Bajan and Nigerian?
She is, but we reached out to the taoiseachs office (Irelands prime minister) for comment.
Ireland embraced Ayo, too.
The IrishTimessaidtheyre proud to call Edebiri Irish.
According to theTimess reasoning, its loads better than being called British.
Cant argue with that one.
Irish actors Cillian Murphy (see photo above),Paul Mescal, andNicola Coughlansignaled their support for Edebiri.
Below, everything that went down during Edebiri and Irelands journey of finding each other.
August 2021:Edebiri reconnects with the soil of her kin.
Edebiri and Farrell co-lead the film, playing Jenny the Donkey and Padraic, respectively.
March 22, 2023:Irelands peoples princess graces theBottomsred carpet.
The public begins to put two and two together as this video spreads all over the internet.
September 22, 2023:She passes thePaul Mescalvibe check.
Together, the pair turn up at Milan Fashion Weeks Gucci after-party.
November 21, 2023:Mescal teases a rom-com comeback starring Irelands finest.
Or something like that would be cool, he tellsAwardsWatch.
January 6, 2024:She connects with brethrenAndrew ScottatWmagazines Best Performances party.
It went on topublisha full account of the actresss best Irish roles in an article.
Were not ignorant we know this isnt some kind of Irish uniform, but itcould beif they wanted.
Who wore it best, Ayo Edebiri or Barry Keoghan??
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January 14, 2024:She wins a Critics Choice Award forThe Bear.
Edebiri thanked her family in Boston, Nigeria, Barbados … and Ireland, in many ways.
Later on, she wins yet another trophy for Best Supporting Actress for her performance inThe Bear.
The IrishTimesis gonna have to revise itsbest-Irish-actors-of-all-time listsoon.
Our Irish queen Ayo Edebiri gives a shoutout to her people at the#Emmys.
pic.twitter.com/DpQn0ehxEp
January 16, 2024:DerryGirlsCoughlan reposts a video of Edebiris Emmys shout-out to Irish cities.
Were so proud of our girl, she captions the Instagram Story.
Happy St Paddys, she writes in the caption, adding a festive shamrock emoji.
Ayo Edebiri shares new photo with Paul Mescal.pic.twitter.com/HasZ0xuD6j
This post has been updated.
