Ayo Edebiri, known for her breakout roles in The Bear and Bottoms, isn’t shy when it comes to sharing personal stories. In a recent interview, the actress revealed the details of her first kiss, which happened at a party during her younger years. The moment occurred while playing a game of spin the bottle at a friend’s house. “My first kiss was in my friend’s house playing spin the bottle, and then I lied and told everybody that that wasn’t my first kiss, but it was,” Edebiri shared with a laugh.
A Laughter-Filled Conversation About Her First Kiss
When asked whether the kiss was memorable, Edebiri responded with a playful “no,” admitting that it wasn’t a particularly good one. The conversation then turned to whether she saw the person again after the kiss, with Edebiri revealing that while they weren’t close friends, they were still friendly. “Yeah, well, we’re not like friends still, but we’re still friendly,” she said.
The interviewer then cheekily asked, “So, he’ll see this and know that it was him?” Edebiri, after a brief pause, stuttered and laughed before delivering a surprising twist: her first kiss was with another girl. “She will see this and know that it was her,” Edebiri confirmed, adding a touch of humor to the exchange.
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Edebiri’s Queer Roles and Hollywood Experience
Edebiri, who portrayed queer teen Josie in the 2023 comedy Bottoms, is no stranger to playing LGBTQ+ characters. Despite her growing public profile, she has remained relatively private about her dating life and sexuality. However, she has addressed her experiences as a queer woman in Hollywood, acknowledging the challenges of being one of the few women of color or queer people in certain spaces. In a previous interview with Kolor magazine, Edebiri reflected on this, saying, “often you’ll find yourself being one of the few women of color in a room or queer person” while working in the industry.
Beyond her acting career, Edebiri has also shown her support for the queer community. She recently participated in a poll by Autostraddle, a website dedicated to queer women, in which 78 queer writers, actors, and filmmakers listed their favorite lesbian films. Her involvement in the poll highlights her connection to the queer culture and her advocacy for its representation in media.
Upcoming Projects
Ayo Edebiri’s career continues to rise, with her upcoming role in Luca Guadagnino’s film After the Hunt generating much anticipation. As her career blossoms, Edebiri remains a prominent voice for both the queer and women of color communities in Hollywood.
