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Issa Rae had a really awkward moment when paparazzi confused her with another black woman

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Chelsea Candelario

on January 19, 2018

Issa Rae might be living a real life Insecure episode.

The Insecure creator was minding her own business at the airport when she heard paparazzi behind her. Most celebrities are used to the flashing lights of cameras, so she didn't think anything of it.

That is until paparazzi began snapping pictures of someone they thought was Issa Rae. Talk about making it big or being a very awkward situation.

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Women of color that are actresses get mistaken for some one else way too often, like America Ferrera getting mistaken for Gina Rodriguez or Whoopi Goldberg getting mistaken for Oprah.

So, it's no surprise the internet began poking fun at the situation and even listing other black actresses she could get mistaken for in the future.