Issa Rae Biography

Awards

• 2017BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
• 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: winner
• 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
• 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series: nominated
• 2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
• 2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
• 2017Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2017Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2017INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Next Generation: nominated
• 2017Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: winner
• 2017TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
• 2018BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
• 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: winner
• 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
• 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
• 2018Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy or Musical: winner
• 2018Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Performance in a Show: nominated
• 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
• 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2018Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
• 2018Streamy Award-Best Drama Series: winner
• 2019BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
• 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series: nominated
• 2019Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: winner
• 2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2019Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television or Film): nominated
• 2019Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2019Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: winner
• 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
• 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: winner
• 2020Black Reel-Outstanding Comedy Series: winner
• 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
• 2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy Movie Star: nominated
• 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
• 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Drama Movie Star: nominated
• 2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
• 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
• 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
• 2020TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
• 2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2021Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
• 2021Image Award-Outstanding Guest Performance: nominated
• 2021Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2021Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
• 2021Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: winner
• 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
• 2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
• 2022BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
• 2022Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
• 2022Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Shortform: nominated
• 2022HCA Award-Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
• 2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
• 2022Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2022Image Award-Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series: winner
• 2022Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated
• 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Sketch Series: nominated
• 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Scripted Variety Series: nominated
• 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
• 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
• 2024Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
• 2024Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
• 2024Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture): winner
• 2024Image Award-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television): nominated
• 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a TV Movie or Limited Series: nominated
• 2026Black Reel-Outstanding Film: nominated
• 2026Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
• 2026Independent Spirit Award-Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series: nominated