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Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri (born Funmilayo Edebiri, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, and television writer, and director. She first gained industry recognition for her writing, including work on Big Mouth (2020–2025), where she later voiced the character Missy. Her breakthrough came with her role as Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–2026), a performance that earned widespread critical acclaim and major awards, including an Emmy, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe. She was also nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the episode "Napkins". She has since starred in comedy films such as Bottoms (2023), and continued to do voice work for projects including Inside Out 2 (2024). In 2025, she starred in both the horror film Opus and the thriller film After the Hunt. Edebiri has also made her Broadway debut in Proof (2026).

Filmography

2025
Ella McCay

as Susan

Movie
2025
After the Hunt

as Maggie Resnick

Movie
2025
Opus

as Ariel Ecton

Movie
2024
Omni Loop

as Paula

Movie
2024
Inside Out 2

as Envy (voice)

Movie
2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

as Glory (voice)

Movie
2025
I Love LA

as Mimi Rush

TV Show
2022
The Bear

as Sydney Adamu

TV Show