Ayo Edebiri has admitted that when she started her acting career she did not dream of winning awards, but rather dental insurance.
Bear The star, 28, who was nominated for best supporting actress in a comedy series at the 2024 Emmy Awards, hit the red carpet outside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles wearing a strapless black leather dress by Louis Vuitton. She paired the look with a simple diamond necklace and diamond studs.
As the 28-year-old actress walked the red carpet, she stopped to talk to e-news' Laverne Cox, where she was asked what her younger self would think about the opportunity to attend the awards show and win the accolades.
In response to the question, Edebiri admitted that he dreamed of medical coverage, rather than awards.
“She didn't dream of nights like this. She more or less dreamed of dental insurance,” Edebiri said. “We have dental services, we have eye services [insurance], we have ears. We can go to the dermatologist.”
The 28-year-old then took the opportunity to urge viewers to go to the dermatologist for regular exams to “get that annual checkup.”
“Check your moles, people. Wear sunscreen, even if you are black, and check your moles,” Edebiri continued, before adding that he recently learned that he grinds his teeth at night. “I grind at night. I didn’t realize myself.”
While walking the red carpet, Edebiri also took a moment to help Rhea Seehorn fix her makeup, with a video shared on Twitter showing the actress gently rubbing the makeup under Seehorn's eye.
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