Check out Issa Rae!

The trailblazing TV phenom scorches the pages of Essence Magazine for their new Beauty Issue.

A true embodiment of perseverance, Rae’s rise from the online sphere (with web series ‘Awkward Black Girl’) to Golden Globe nominee with ‘Insecure’ has made for a magnetic watch.

The big screen seems to be the multi-talented star’s latest playground. For, next month she’ll hit theaters in Will Packer’s ‘Little’ and is gearing up to lead in ‘The Photograph’ alongside LaKeith Stanfield.

Before then, check out more from her stunning Itaysha Jordan lensed spread below…

Gorgeous!

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