“Wings and Prosecco, Baby”: Issa Rae Gets Real About Success, Super Bowl Plans, And Still Being An Awkward Black Girl

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By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 30, 2025

When you think of Issa Rae, you might picture the life of the party (especially if you’re like me and used to watch from afar as she used to host those epic #yachtshit parties).

After all, she is the Hollywood “it” girl who turned her awkward moments into Emmy-nominated television (and arguably one of the greatest shows of all time), and then parlayed that success into

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