Who is Ayo Edebiri?
Ayo Edebiri is an American actress, writer and comedian of Nigerian origin. She is popularly known for her portrayal of Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series, “The Bear”. Ayo has also voiced animated characters in films like “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse” and “Inside Out 2”. Her writing credits include the TV series “Mulligan,” and “What We Do In The Shadows”.
Ayo Edebiri was born on October 3, 1995, in Boston, Massachusetts, US. The Bear actress is 28 years old as of August 2024.
About Ayo Edebiri’s origin
Ayo Edebiri is of mixed ethnicity. Her father is reportedly from Edo State, Nigeria, while her mother is Barbadian. However, the actress was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts.
About Ayo Edebiri’s parents
Ayo Edebiri’s parents are Dele Edebiri (father) and Helen O’Neal Edebiri (mother). Ayo’s mother is from Barbados, while her dad is Nigerian. The actress previously kept her parents’ names private because of a harassment incident that happened some years back.
Ayo Edebiri’s family is quite religious, and they reportedly attended a Pentecostal church twice a week when she was younger. At the 2023 Emmys, Ayo Edebiri’s parents were present to support their daughter.
While accepting the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, Edebiri said:
“My parents are here tonight. I’m making them sit kind of far away from me because I’m a bad kid. But I love you so much. Thank you so much for loving me and letting me feel beautiful and Black and proud of all of that. I just love you so much.”
About Ayo Edebiri’s siblings
Ayo Edebiri does not have any siblings. She is the only child of her parents.
Is Ayo Edebiri from Ireland?
Ayo Edebiri is not from Ireland, but she has been described as an “honorary Irishwoman” since 2023. During an interview in 2023, Ayo joked that she played “Jenny the Donkey” in the movie “The Banshees of Inisherin” and fell in love with Ireland.
The comedian said in a convincing Irish accent:
“I lived in Ireland for about four months and I got really in character and I was on all fours for four months and it was really painful, but beautiful as well, and it was probably the most beautiful part of my career. I’m happy for everybody going to the Oscars, even though I deserved the nomination more than anybody else because I was, obviously, a donkey for four months.”
Meanwhile, Irish social media users ran with the joke. Edebiri has since played along, referring to Ireland as her “home country” in award speeches.
While accepting the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy, Edebiri said:
“I want to thank my real family, I don’t know if they have CW abroad. To everyone in Boston, Barbados, Nigeria, Ireland in many ways, thank you so much. I love you.”
About Ayo Edebiri’s marriage and husband
As of the time of publishing this article, Ayo Edebiri is unmarried and has no husband. While Ayo is not married yet, she is reported to have been in a relationship with her boyfriend, Colin Burgess, for at least three years now.
List of Ayo Edebiri’s relationships and boyfriends
Here is a full list of all the men Ayo Edebiri has dated or reportedly hooked up with:
- Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White have been romantically linked since 2022, following their on-screen chemistry in the series “The Bear”.
- Ayo Edebiri and Colin Burgess have been dating since 2021.
- Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal were rumored to be a couple in March 2024.
Who is Ayo Edebiri’s partner – Colin Burgess?
Ayo Edebiri’s partner Colin Burgess is an American actor, writer, and comedian. He is popularly known for his work in the 2023 comedy film “Dad & Step-Dad.”
The exact timeline of Colin Burgess and Ayo Edebiri’s relationship is currently unknown. However, the couple were first linked in February 2021, after Burgess referred to Edebiri as his girlfriend.
Colin posted a selfie with Ayo on his Instagram page with the caption:
“After much consideration I have decided that this year my valentine is my girlfriend Ayo. This is a photo of us together doing Dr. Jart+ Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution™ sheet mask.”
In September 2022, Ayo Edebiri and Colin Burgess attended the Emmys together. However, they have made no public appearances together since then.
Some sources say Ayo and Burgess are no longer together, while others claim they are keeping their romance private. Meanwhile, the lovers still follow each other on Instagram, making it difficult to confirm if they are still dating or have parted ways.
About Ayo Edebiri’s relationship with Paul Mescal
Ayo Edebiri and Paul Mescal were romantically linked in 2024 when Edebiri posted a picture of them together in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The photo shows Edebiri and Mescal laughing and sitting together in an empty stairwell. However, it is unclear if the pair are in a romantic relationship or are just friends.
Paul Mescal is an Irish actor known for his roles in films like, “All of Us Strangers,” “Aftersun,” and “God’s Creatures.” He was born on February 2, 1996, in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Mescal is 28 years old as of August 2024.
About Ayo Edebiri’s kids
As of the time of publishing this article (August 2024), Ayo Edebiri does not have any children.
