DeepSummary
Candice Lim and Slate culture writer Nadira Goff discuss the internet history of comedian and actress Ayo Edebiri, who stars in the hit show The Bear. They trace Edebiri's journey from her early days as an internet comedian with viral Letterboxd reviews to her breakout role in The Bear and her rising stardom.
The conversation covers Edebiri's NYU days and her close friendship with fellow comedians like Rachel Sennott, her era of hilarious and unhinged Letterboxd movie reviews, her podcast appearances where she made controversial comments about Jennifer Lopez, and the fan shipping of her character with Jeremy Allen White's character on The Bear.
As Edebiri's star continues to rise, the hosts discuss how her internet presence has evolved, with fans creating memes and content around her, as well as the pressures of increased public scrutiny on her personal life. They ponder what's next for Edebiri and express hope that she maintains her authentic, unfiltered voice.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Ayo Edebiri's internet history, from her viral Letterboxd reviews to her candid podcast appearances, showcased her unique comedic voice and authenticity.
- Edebiri's breakout role in The Bear catapulted her to a new level of celebrity, leading to increased public scrutiny and fan obsession over her personal life.
- As Edebiri's star continues to rise, there is a desire from her longtime fans for her to maintain the unfiltered and relatable persona that made her an internet sensation.
- The conversation around Edebiri's identity and sexuality during the promotion of her film Bottoms highlighted the pressures placed on public figures to label themselves.
- Edebiri's evolution from an extremely online presence to a more curated social media presence reflects the challenges of navigating fame and maintaining mental health.
- The fan shipping of Edebiri's character with Jeremy Allen White's character on The Bear has bled into real-life speculation about their relationship, exemplifying the invasive nature of celebrity culture.
- Edebiri's talent, charisma, and unique perspective have been instrumental in her meteoric rise from an internet darling to a mainstream celebrity.
- The episode serves as a retrospective of Edebiri's journey thus far, celebrating her achievements while acknowledging the challenges that come with increased visibility and success.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “While IO is good in bottoms? I don't want to stick around this topic for longer than I have to because I will start yucking some people's yums, and I don't want to be that person.“ by Nadira Goff
- “I'm glad he's out and happy or whatever, but it's one of those things where I'm like, bro, this is not how we do progress. We are being worse than whatever you think the other side is.“ by Ayo Edebiri
- “While she is beloved for them, I'll say it again, you really have to look up her review of the Empire strikes Back, where she calls Yoda's face quote unquote busted.“ by Nadira Goff
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7/3/24