Happy birthday! Issa Rae turns 41 today

Issa Rae Issa Rae is celebrating her 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-author-producer-director Issa Rae (Barbie, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Diop, a cultural icon

Born Jo-Issa Rae Diop in Los Angeles on January 12, 1985, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Diop's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jo-Issa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Issa Rae as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Jo-Issa, you're the best!

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