Joissa Rae Diop, simply known as Issa Rae, is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is best known as the co-creator and star of the hit HBO series The Insecure. Ray is also the author of the New York Times bestseller The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl. As of 2021, Issa Rae’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
| Full Name | Jo-Issa Rae Diop |
| Birth Date | January 12, 1985 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, California |
| Profession | Actress, Writer, and Producer |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early Life
Ray’s birth name was given to her as a combination of her grandmothers’ names, Joyce and Isseu. Her family is from Senegal and she spent a small part of her childhood there. However, most of them moved to the United States, where they grew up in an affluent area of Maryland, where Rae later mentioned how difficult it was to adjust.
She attended the King Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science around the time Ray started acting. Later, after graduating from university, Ray entered Stanford University, where she received a degree in African and African American studies.
While in college, Ray was very active in creating various plays as well as music videos. In addition, she even created a reality show called Dorm Diaries. After completing her studies, Ray was able to get an acting scholarship at the Public Theater, which launched her career as an actress and producer.
Issa Ray Net Worth and Career
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Ray fueled her through a web series she created called Awkward Black Girl, which she began posting on YouTube in 2011. In the show, she was introduced by the main character named Jay. This web series has become a huge hit on the internet. However, due to lack of funding, they were unable to complete the remainder of the first season.
Then Ray and her producer Tracey Oliver raised funds through Kickstarter and managed to raise about $56,000, which helped them finish the series. The success of the show led to her winning the Shorty Award for Best Web Show and opened up huge opportunities for her career.
Ray has created several other shows, including Ratchet Piece Theatre, The “F” Word and Roomieloverfriends. Her next hit was the series Insecure, which was based on the uncomfortable experience of African-American women. This show was picked up by HBO and its first season was released in 2016.
In 2017, the show was voted one of the top 10 TV shows of the year, a testament to the huge amount of love it has received. It was renewed for a fourth season and premiered in 2020.
Since then, Issa Rae has starred in several other films, including The Photograph and The Lovers.
Personal Life
Issa Rae married her named partner in 2021. Diame is a Senegalese businessman who married in France. In addition to her fast-paced professional career, Ray is also an activist and has used her popularity to voice some of the world’s most important issues.
In 2016, she managed to raise a whopping $700,000 for the Sterling family foundation after starring in Alton Sterling. This foundation helped her children get into university. In addition, Ray has also raised her voice for the civil and women’s rights movements, which she links to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Issa Ray Net Worth
As of 2021, Issa Rae’s net worth is estimated at $4 million.