“I think there's something that's in the Boston tap water that makes you a fan of Boston teams, regardless of anything. They can do no wrong. Everyone is the bad guy and we are the underdogs, even though we've been champions 57 times.”

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.”