Overview

• During the July 7 episode of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Edebiri detailed how she first improvised claiming Irish roots at a South by Southwest red carpet in March 2023.
• She recalled seeing her publicist’s alarmed reaction as the off-the-cuff lie kept resurfacing and inspired fears of a looming “mental breakdown.”
• O’Brien praised her decision to relentlessly double down on the bit and observed that the Irish community has embraced her as one of their own.
• Boston declared April 10, 2025, as Ayo Edebiri Day to honor her achievements and influence as a native comedian and star of The Bear.
• Edebiri explained that her favorite jokes verge on lies, a creative approach that has sustained the Irish-heritage persona across awards shows and interviews.