Ayo Edebiri's 'Irish Heritage' Joke Goes Viral Amid Awards Season Sweep

The 'Bear' Star Continues to Playfully Claim Irish Roots During Acceptance Speeches, Earning Laughter and Applause

Ayo Edebiri, star of 'The Bear', has been jokingly claiming Irish heritage during her recent awards season sweep, leading to a viral internet joke.
Edebiri's jest began during an interview in March 2023 where she faked an Irish accent and claimed she lived in Ireland for four months to prepare for a non-existent role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'.
Despite being born in Boston to a Nigerian father and a Barbadian mother, Edebiri has continued the joke, giving shout-outs to Ireland during her acceptance speeches at the Critics Choice Awards and the Emmys.
The joke has been embraced by fans and even Irish media outlets, with Film in Dublin congratulating 'Ireland's own Ayo Edebiri' for her BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination.
Edebiri's performance in 'The Bear' has earned her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Critics Choice Award, making her the third Black actress to win an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.