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Samira Wiley hasn’t been in the spotlight for very long. In 2013, the actress landed her breakout role as Poussey Washington in the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black. Previously, the actor had minor roles including an appearance in Jonah Hill-led comedy The Sitter and short-lived TV series Unforgettable. It was her charming portrayal of Poussey that launched her into the spotlight. Samira and her ragtag team of cast mates won three back-to-back SAG awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. In an adorable turn of events, Samira also married the series’ head writer!