Issa Rae, “Insecure” Star becomes new CoverGirl

By Funmilola Olukomaiya

American actress, writer, director, producer and web series creator Issa Rae, is on a roll, obviously as she lands a major beauty campaign as the new face of CoverGirl.

Rae who is best known as the creator of the YouTube web series ‘Awkward Black Girl’ and also ‘Insecure’ star took to her Instagram page recently to share her latest feat with her fans.

Issa shared the post below on her Instagram page.

I remember being an awkward black girl in high school, reading the pages of my favorite magazines, casually flipping through @COVERGIRL ads, singing their slogan in my head. Never EVER in my life did I imagine I'd be one. I am SO honored and SO excited for what’s to come. Visit @COVERGIRL to learn more #COVERGIRLMADE

A post shared by Issa Rae (@issarae) on Sep 12, 2017 at 6:17am PDT

CoverGirl also announced Issa’s engagement with the post below.

@issarae YES, you better believe it beautiful, the secret is finally out and we couldn't be happier! YOU 👏🏽 ARE 👏🏾EVERYTHING 👏🏿 and we are so honored to welcome you to the #COVERGIRL family! 👸🏾💋 #COVERGIRLMADE

A post shared by COVERGIRL (@covergirl) on Sep 12, 2017 at 6:19am PDT