Annie Ilonzeh Shares Week in Reverse With New IG Carousel
Annie Ilonzeh rewinds her week backward in her IG carousel, from downtime back to day one!
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Actress and S.W.A.T. star Annie Ilonzeh took fans on a journey backward this week with a fresh Instagram post captioned “My week in reverse ⏪.” The carousel format invites followers to scroll from weekend wind-down right back to Monday morning’s first coffee, offering a playful twist on the usual story recap. Across four slides, Ilonzeh balances her on-set hustle with off-duty downtime, all mapped out in reverse order.
Slide-by-slide Recap
The first image finds Ilonzeh enjoying a relaxed moment poolside, wrapped in a cozy robe and sunglasses. The next slide switches gears to her signature role as Officer Maya Fowler on CBS’s S.W.A.T., where she’s pictured in uniform on set. A third photo highlights her red-carpet style at the BET Awards 2025—complete with glam makeup by @jarayfortheslay and styling by @venetiakiddstyle—before wrapping the week with a classic Start-Your-Engines coffee shot. The BET Awards look syncs with an earlier carousel she shared from the event:
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Fans Weigh In
Commenters applauded the reverse timeline concept, with one writing, “Love this flip on #TBT!” and another adding, “Can we do every week like this?” The post has racked up thousands of likes in under 24 hours, underscoring Ilonzeh’s strong engagement. Fans also praised her effortless transitions from work mode to relaxation, calling the sequence both “inspiring” and “so relatable.”
Balancing Work And Downtime
Ilonzeh’s onscreen dedication extends well beyond these snapshots. According to Wikipedia, the Birmingham-born actress has built a versatile résumé since debuting as nurse Christina Simmons on General Hospital. She stepped into S.W.A.T. in 2021, quickly becoming a fan favorite for her portrayal of Maya Fowler. Back on set last spring, she shared a heartfelt behind-the-scenes tribute to her cast and crew on Instagram:
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—writing, “Words cannot fully express how much I LOVE this group of people,” as she wrapped her first day of Season 8.
Off camera, Ilonzeh balances scripts with self-care routines, from early-morning workouts to evening unwind sessions. By reversing her week, she not only showcased a dynamic range of looks and locations but also highlighted the ebb and flow that drives her busy schedule.
As the carousel concludes with Monday’s first coffee, Ilonzeh proves that even the busiest weeks can be framed in moments of calm, one slide at a time.
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