Jessie Woo Jokes About Self-Deporting Back to Canada

The actress and media personality posted a playful video about leaving the U.S. due to ICE issues.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Jessie Woo, a Canadian-born actress and media personality, posted a humorous video on Instagram joking about "self-deporting" herself back to Canada. In the video, Woo wrote text that read "POV: You've decided to self-deport yourself back to Canada" as the camera panned over the ground below an airplane. Woo also included the message "F**K ICE" at the bottom of the video, referencing immigration enforcement issues in the U.S.

Why it matters

Jessie Woo has built a following through her sharp commentary on pop culture and her blend of bilingual humor, cultural commentary, and quick social media wit. Her lighthearted joke about self-deporting back to Canada resonated with many of her fans, who picked up on her signature style of turning even serious moments into relatable online comedy.

The details

In the Instagram video, Woo wrote in the caption: "It was really nice knowing yall...Bonjour Montreal," joking that she was saying goodbye before touching down in her hometown of Montreal, Canada. Woo was born in Montreal to Haitian parents before later growing up in Miami, Florida, and her Haitian roots and South Florida upbringing often influence her comedic voice.

  • Jessie Woo posted the video on Instagram on March 5, 2026.

The players

Jessie Woo

An actress and media personality who was born in Montreal, Canada to Haitian parents and later grew up in Miami, Florida. She has built a following through her sharp commentary on pop culture and her blend of bilingual humor, cultural commentary, and quick social media wit.

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What they’re saying

“It was really nice knowing yall...Bonjour Montreal”

— Jessie Woo (Instagram)

The takeaway

Jessie Woo's lighthearted joke about self-deporting back to Canada resonated with her fans, who appreciate her ability to turn even serious moments into relatable online comedy. Her video highlights how she uses her platform to blend her Canadian and Haitian roots with her South Florida upbringing to create a unique comedic voice.