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Aida Osman

Aida Osman is an American writer, actor and comedian who plays Crystal in Netflix's 2026 golf comedy The Hawk.

Biography

Aida Osman moved from podcasting and writers' rooms for Big Mouth and Betty to co-writing and starring in Rap Sh!t, then joined The Hawk as Crystal.

Osman grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska before moving into television writing and acting, including Rap Sh!t and The Hawk.

Known for

Rap Sh!t

She co-starred as Shawna and worked on the series as a writer.[3][2]

Big Mouth and Betty

Both series were part of her early television writing career.[6][3]

The Hawk

She plays Crystal in Netflix's 2026 ensemble comedy.[1]

Career highlights

  1. Nebraska Roots

    She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska

    Osman has discussed a Nebraska upbringing shaped by music, school performance and a perspective that later fed her comedy writing.[3][6]

  2. Philosophy Degree

    She studied philosophy

    Forbes lists a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before her move into professional writing.[8]

  3. Writing Rooms

    Writing rooms opened the first doors

    Her credits before acting included Big Mouth, Betty and the culture podcast Keep It.[6][3]

  4. Rap Shit

    Rap Sh!t made her a television lead

    Initially hired as a writer, Osman auditioned for and won the role of Shawna while continuing to help shape the series on the page.[3][2]

  5. Hawk Crystal

    She plays Crystal in The Hawk

    Netflix describes Crystal as Old Henry's daughter and Lance's childhood friend in the 10-episode comedy released July 16, 2026.[1][9]

Good to know

She was a television writer before a professional actor

Osman was hired for the Rap Sh!t writers' room before she auditioned to play Shawna.[3]

The Hawk has 10 episodes

Netflix's current cast page identifies the full season as a 10-episode series.[1]