“People don't realize it hurts my feelings when someone looks at my hair or my eyes, and says, 'But you're not actually black. You're black, but you're not black black, because your eyes are green.' I'm like, 'What? No, no, I'm definitely black.' Even some of my closest friends have said that. It's been a bit touchy for me.”

Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer and philanthropist

Ayesha Curry is a Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer, and philanthropist. She has built a public profile across food, media, and business, and is known for work that combines cooking with entrepreneurship and on-screen appearances. Her career spans several fields, from running food-related ventures to writing and acting. She is also associated with philanthropy, and her public work often centers on home cooking, lifestyle, and family-oriented food culture.