The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, and inside the guest actor categories

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear supporting star and Abbott Elementary guest actress, who also co-wrote one of What We Do in the Shadows's funniest season 4 episode — joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on her meteoric rise over the past couple years and reflects on what The Bear means to her. Plus, Gerrad and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the loaded comedy and drama guest actress and actor categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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