Career Timeline of Ayo Edebiri: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ayo Edebiri made an impact.

Ayo Edebiri is an accomplished American actress, comedian, and television writer. She is most recognized for her role as chef Sydney Adamu in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama series, The Bear. Her performance in The Bear has garnered her significant accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Additionally, she received a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for directing an episode of the same series, highlighting her diverse talents within the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Acting in Defectives

In 2014, Ayo Edebiri acted in an episode of the series 'Defectives'.

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May 2020: Ayo and Rachel Are Single Airs on Comedy Central

In May 2020, Ayo Edebiri's scripted digital series, 'Ayo and Rachel Are Single', which she co-wrote and co-starred in with Rachel Sennott, began airing on Comedy Central.

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August 2020: Replacement Voice Actor in Big Mouth

In August 2020, Ayo Edebiri was selected to replace Jenny Slate as the voice of Missy in 'Big Mouth'. Her voice acting began at the end of the show's fourth season.

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2020: Writer and Voice Actor on Big Mouth

In 2020, Ayo Edebiri started as a writer and voice actor on 'Big Mouth'.

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2022: Writer and Producer on FX Series

Also in 2022, Ayo Edebiri became a writer and consulting producer on the FX series 'What We Do in the Shadows', earning a Writers Guild of America Award nomination.

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2022: Supporting Role in Hello

In 2022, Ayo Edebiri acted in a supporting role in the film adaptation of Jennifer E. Smith's novel 'Hello'.

2022: Main Cast Member on The Bear

In 2022, Ayo Edebiri gained wider prominence as a main cast member on 'The Bear'. She received multiple awards and nominations for her role as Sydney Adamu.

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2022: Cast in 'The Bear'

In 2022, Ayo Edebiri played chef Sydney Adamu in 'The Bear', a role for which she received significant recognition and awards.

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2022: Writer for 'What We Do in the Shadows'

In 2022, Ayo Edebiri was a writer for the comedy series 'What We Do in the Shadows'.

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2023: Voice Acting and Writing Roles in Various Projects

In 2023, Ayo Edebiri coproduced, appeared, and served as a writer on 'Mulligan' for Netflix, provided voice acting in 'We Lost Our Human', appeared in 'History of the World, Part II' and 'Black Mirror', and voiced roles in 'Kiff', 'Clone High', 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'.

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2023: Starring in Theater Camp and Bottoms

In 2023, Ayo Edebiri starred in the film 'Theater Camp', guest starred in 'Abbott Elementary', and starred in 'Bottoms'. She also appeared in 'The Sweet East', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

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2023: Voice Acting Roles in Spider-Man and TMNT

In 2023, Ayo Edebiri voiced roles in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem', and starred in the comedies 'Theater Camp' and 'Bottoms'.

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2024: Appearance in Music Video

In 2024, Ayo Edebiri appeared as a crazed woman in the music video for Tyler, The Creator's single, "Noid".

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2024: Voice Acting in Inside Out 2

In 2024, Ayo Edebiri voiced Envy in Pixar's 'Inside Out 2'.

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2024: Directorial Debut and SNL Hosting

In 2024, Ayo Edebiri won a Primetime Emmy Award and made her directorial debut in 'The Bear'. She also hosted 'Saturday Night Live'.

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January 2025: Nomination for Directing

In January 2025, Ayo Edebiri was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Comedy Series for "Napkins" episode of The Bear.

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