It has been announced that Insecure star Issa Rae is the new face of cosmetics giant Covergirl.

The writer and actress wrote on her Instagram page:

“In all my awkward, black years I never imagined I’d be a @COVERGIRL! SO honored & SO excited,”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BY8T1Jfnrp9/?taken-by=issarae

To think it all started with a web series (Awkward Black Girl). The woman is a true inspiration.

Congratulations Issa.