Ayo Edebiri says she dreamed of dental insurance growing up, not awards

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Ayo Edebiri has admitted that she didn’t dream of profitable awards, however somewhat of dental insurance when she set out on her performing profession.

The Bear star, 28, who was nominated for excellent supporting actress in a comedy collection on the 2024 Emmy Awards, arrived on the pink carpet outdoors of the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in a black strapless leather-based robe by Louis Vuitton. She paired the look with a easy diamond necklace and diamond studs.

As the 28-year-old actress was strolling the pink carpet, she stopped to speak to E News’ Laverne Cox, the place she was requested what her youthful self would take into consideration the chance to attend the awards present, and win the accolades.

In response to the query, Edebiri admitted that she dreamed of medical protection, somewhat than awards.

“She didn’t dream of nights like this. She sort of dreamed of just, like, dental insurance,” Edebiri stated. “We’ve got dental, we’ve got eye [insurance], we’ve got ear. We can go to the dermatologist.”

The 28 12 months outdated then took the chance to induce viewers to go to the dermatologist for normal screenings to “get that yearly check-up”.

“Check your moles, people. Wear sunscreen, even if you’re Black, and check your moles,” Edebiri continued, earlier than including that she’s not too long ago realized she grinds her tooth at night time. “I grind at night. I didn’t realise about myself.”

While strolling the pink carpet, Edebiri additionally took a second to assist Rhea Seehorn repair her make-up, with a video shared on Twitter exhibiting the actress gently rub the make-up from underneath Seehorn’s eye.

You can discover The Independent’s stay protection of the best-dressed stars on the Emmys pink carpet right here, and our stay protection of all the newest from the awards present right here.