40 years old (Born on January 12, 1985)
Happy birthday to the incredible Issa Rae—the woman who turned awkwardness into pure comedic gold! From hilariously relatable YouTube sketches to groundbreaking collaborations with heavy hitters like Shonda Rhimes and Larry Wilmore, you've been flawless in capturing life's messy, hilarious realities. Your journey from YouTuber to dominating HBO's prime time is awe-inspiring—so much so that even The New York Times and CNN can't keep your brilliance off their pages!Your talent for comedy, storytelling, and authenticity has landed you deserved love everywhere—from ELLE magazine covers to Rolling Stone features. Here's hoping today's celebration brings less awkwardness and more cake (but maybe keep a little awkward for old time's sake?). Happy birthday, Issa; keep shining!
Issa Rae's Best Moments
