“I love when I work with a director and I'm like, 'You have a sense of what you want. You know your vision. That doesn't waver.' But they still are collaborating. They are still asking people their thoughts and their opinions, because that's when a project can shine. We're not just objects.”

American actress, comedian, television writer, and director

Ayo Edebiri is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director. She is best known for playing chef Sydney Adamu on the drama series The Bear, which began in 2022 and ran through 2026. For that role, she won a Golden Globe Award, two Actor Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She also received directing and writing nominations for episodes of the series, including “Napkins” and “Worms.”