Popeyes. Since 2009, Deidrie has played the role of Annie, the official spokesperson for Popeyes, in television commercials. Her beloved character is credited for helping Popeyes discover its brand identity.

actress Deidrie Henry John. In 2009, Popeyes introduced "Annie the Chicken Queen", a fictitious, upbeat, African-American Popeyes chef played by actress Deidrie Henry.

For decades, Popeyes, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, has cooked “cajun” food inspired by black culture, presented racially representative marketing, and offered practical rungs to entrepreneurship.

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich The instantly-famous Popeyes Chicken Sandwich has managed to make quite a stir out of a humble dish. Partly it is lore: after Popeyes debuted the menu item August, it promptly sold out and inspired a viral, supportive fervor online, exceeding even the most popular of Starbucks seasonal drink releases.

Megan Thee Stallion is bringing the sauce to Popeyes - specifically her own Hottie Sauce. The rapper made the fiery announcement on Thursday and also shared that she's now a franchise owner and will be opening her very own chicken restaurants.

Yes, Megan Thee Stallion is the Popeyes chicken sandwich of celebrities. When Popeyes announced that they were collaborating with Megan Thee Stallion on a new Hottie Sauce and Hottie Meals, it made perfect sense and the hotties rejoiced.

Dieunerst Collin, the side-eyed social media star known to many as “Popeyes Kid,” is all grown up, and thanks to new NCAA rules, the college football player landed a deal with the chicken chain. PAINESVILLE, Ohio - Dieunerst Collin has one of those familiar faces. It's probably a face you know.

Alvin C. Copeland Sr., opens “Chicken on the Run” in the New Orleans suburb of Arabi, serving traditional Southern-fried chicken. After several months of lackluster performance, he reopens the restaurant as “Popeyes” (after Popeye Doyle of The French Connection).

Megan Thee Stallion Popeyes' relationship with Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston rapper and songwriter, began when she declared herself a super-fan of its new chicken sandwich, launched to great acclaim in 2019. Last October, her first animated commercial debuted to promote her new “Hottie Sauce” for Popeyes.

Sweet 'N Spicy Wings In fact, the Sweet 'N Spicy Wings launch is Popeyes' best-selling launch since the Fried Chicken Sandwich craze in 2019, according to a Popeyes representative.

Popeyes Sweet and Spicy Wings Are the Most Popular Item Since the Chicken Sandwich. Sam Burros is a writer, producer, and cook working with the Food and Lifestyle team at PEOPLE.

Lisa Lake Popeyes Jamaica - Our Group CEO, Lisa Lake, made sure to join the thousands of Jamaicans who've tried #TheSandwich. Have you had yours?