NAACP Image Awards: 4 Projects From Ayo Edebiri’s Catalog That We Enjoy
Ayo Edebiri has one of those careers that sneaks up on you and then suddenly, she’s everywhere, and it makes sense.
Her performances feel natural, never stiff, never try-hard. She has a way of making characters feel like people you already know.
With two NAACP Image Award nominations this year, including Best Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance, it’s a good moment to look at the projects where Edebiri shines, whether she’s leading, supporting, voicing, or quietly stealing scenes.
Here are five from her catalog that we genuinely enjoy.
Sydney Adamu — The Bear
Sydney is ambition with anxiety attached. Edebiri plays her with hunger, vulnerability, and determination that feels real.
She lets us see what it looks like to want more without knowing how to get there yet. Every mistake, every success, every moment of doubt feels earned
Missy Foreman-Greenwald — Big Mouth
Voicing Missy let the actress show how much heart she brings to everything she touches.
She made Missy feel curious, awkward, proud, confused, and growing, sometimes all in one episode. It’s voice work that still feels physical.
Harriet Tubman — Clone High
This role could have gone left. Instead, Edebiri played Harriet Tubman with humor, warmth, and depth that made her feel modern without being disrespectful.
She balances satire with sincerity, making the character funny and thoughtful at the same time.
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Josie — Bottoms
In "Bottoms," Edebiri shows her wild, fearless comedic side. Josie is awkward, bold, horny, confused, and hilarious and she commits to every beat.
She doesn’t protect the character. She lets her be ridiculous and real at the same time.
Watch the NAACP Image Awards on BET and CBS on Feb. 28, 2026.
