Issa Rae: Men 'Keep F everything Up'

Issa Rae was honored with the Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Variety's L.A. Power of Women event in Beverly Hills. The award recognized her extensive work as an actress, writer, producer, and entrepreneur.

Accepting the award, Rae initially joked about the current national and industry chaos, attributing it humorously to rich, white men. She then adopted a serious tone, discussing the challenges of feeling helpless and useless.

Rae explained that as a writer, she often experiences these feelings but has learned to direct her energy toward controllable aspects of her life. She emphasized her ability to choose her collaborators, invest in others, and champion stories, thereby uplifting her community.

Concluding her speech, Rae encouraged everyone to identify their spheres of influence and use their power for good. Her own credits include "Insecure," "Barbie," and "American Fiction," and she continues to produce and develop new projects.