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Issa Raeand her husband,Louis Diame, are going strong.
However, the longtime couple, who tied the knot in 2021, are extremely private at Rae’s request.
“I get so much feedback about everything,” she toldMarie Clairein 2018. “The one thing I don’t need feedback on is who I’m sleeping with.”
In September 2021, Rae reiterated the importance of keeping her personal life private in an interview withSELF.
“There’s something really nice to have a piece of me that no one knows about or no one can talk about except for the people that are part of my life,” Rae said. “Self-care has been having a private piece that’s just for me.”
So, who is Issa Rae’s other half? Keep reading to learn more about Louise Diame.
He appeared in an episode of Rae’s web series
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Diame madea comical but brief appearancein season 1 of Rae’s popular YouTube series,TheMis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl.
A precursor to her hit HBO seriesInsecure,“The Date” featured Rae on a date with a white guy. When Rae walks in, Diame’s character gives her a side-eye, despite himself being on a date with a white girl.
He and Rae got engaged in 2019
Engagement rumors started to swirl after Rae appeared on the cover ofEssencewearing a diamond ring, but the couple never addressed the speculation. However, Rae’sInsecurecostarsJay EllisandYvonne Orjiconfirmed Rae’s engagement to Diameon the 2019NAACP Image Awardsred carpet.
“We’re very excited for her,” Orji toldEntertainment Tonight.
“We all found out in different ways because we’re all on different text chains,” added Ellis. “We talk at different times, so we all found out at different times in different ways.”
He and Rae got married in the South of France
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Despite never confirming their engagement, Rae revealed via Instagram thatshe and Diame had tied the knoton July 25, 2021. She shared (and later deleted) a bunch of glam wedding photos from her destination wedding in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France.
He and Rae are a fashionable pair
For the nuptials, Diame donned a sleek and chicred velvet Dolce & Gabbanasuit with embroidered black lapels.
Rae wore a custom ivoryVera Wang Haute strapless ballgownwith a sweetheart neckline, Chantilly lace and hand-sewn crystal beading. The comedian styled her hair in a low ponytail with diamond stud earrings and a chapel-length veil.
He’s a regular on the red carpet
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Although the couple keeps their relationship private, Diame has joined Rae at various red carpet events over the years, including the 2016Insecurepremiereand the 2017EssenceBlack Women In Hollywood Awards, where Rae was honored with theVanguard Award.
In March 2022, Diame stepped out for his first red carpet appearance asa married man. The pair attended theCritics Choice Awardsin Los Angeles, where Rae was nominated for best actress on a comedy series forInsecure.
Diame also accompanied his wife to the 74th and75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
He supported Rae when she received a key to Inglewood
In February 2022, Rae became the first person to receivea key to Inglewoodin the city’s 114 years of incorporation.Diame accompanied his wifeto the ceremony, where Mayor James T. Butts bestowed the key to “Issa Rae, the queen of Inglewood.”
“I’m a little emotional, I’m trying to be a thug right now,” Rae said in herspeech. “The mayor really flabbergasted me in that this is the first key in 114 years. It’s a huge honor and I just want to thank you all so much for your support. Thank you to the mayor, thank you to the city of Inglewood for making it so easy for us to film here, for helping us to showcase this city that I love so much.”
source: people.com
