Edebiri Earns Double Emmy Nod for Acclaimed Series 'The Bear'

As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach, rising star Ayo Edebiri is basking in the success of her work on the FX series 'The Bear'. The 29-year-old actress has been nominated for two awards - one for her leading role as Sydney Adamu and another for directing a season 3 flashback episode.

The show itself has received 13 Emmy nominations, sparking ongoing debates about whether it should be classified as a comedy or drama. Edebiri, however, is leaving that decision to the experts, stating that the categorization is "above [her] pay grade."

Reflecting on her directorial debut, Edebiri gushed about the "beautiful" writing that inspired her. "I really enjoy directing. I mean, more than like it, I really love it and I can't wait to do it more," she shared. The Big Mouth alum also joked about the perk of getting to "wake up like an hour later" without the demands of hair and makeup.

FX chairman John Landgraf previously praised the second season of The Bear, calling it "as good a season of television as I've ever seen." With Edebiri's dual nominations and the show's critical acclaim, the future looks bright for this rising talent.