Issa Rae has given the world great shows about love, so on Valentine’s Day, one would think she was being romantic. Interestingly, the “Insecure” creator spent the day screenwriting.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Rae revealed how she and her husband, Louis Diame, spent Valentine’s Day together.
“I was writing yesterday,” Rae admitted. She recalls telling Diame, “’I’m good … I’ve kind of got to be holed up today.”
Rae went on to say that romance can happen on any day, not just on Valentine’s.
“Why today?” Rae asked. “Outside of Valentine’s Day.“I have been here [prioritizing work-life balance] this year.”
“I have been really, really intentional about getting more sleep. And taking care of myself and delegating more responsibilities so that I can focus on what fulfills me,” she added.
Currently, Rae is at work on her next scripted TV project and “a couple of other movies,” she confirms. “The possibilities are endless right now. So I’m excited.”
Some of her upcoming acting roles are the comedic thriller Good People, Bad Things, and comedy-drama Babies. She’s also a producer on One of Them Days and the HBO miniseries Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television.
RAE SIGNED A MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH PARAMOUNT
In January, Rae inked a three-year first-look film and TV production deal with Paramount. According to the deal, Rae will work with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein. Also, Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell, and Motion Picture Group president Don Granger.
Rae expressed her excitement about the new agreement in a statement.
“I’m so looking forward to starting this next chapter with the incredible team at Paramount to tell stories for and by the diverse communities that have supported my work over the years,” Rae said.
Goldberg and Greenstein also shared a statement welcoming Rae into the Paramount family.
“Issa is a true creative force whose work consistently feels fresh, funny, and deeply human. She epitomizes the kind of exceptional artist we’re proud to partner with across film and TV to break new ground in elevated storytelling.”