Lupita Nyong'o

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Summary

Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan-Mexican actor known for 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, Us, and the Star Wars films. Her work ranges from historical drama and horror to science fiction, while her public comments have repeatedly addressed Black beauty, colorism, and representation: she has spoken about the impact of seeing dark-skinned women celebrated, criticized Hollywood’s lack of inclusion, and wrote the children’s book Sulwe about a dark-skinned girl’s self-acceptance. She publicly described Harvey Weinstein’s harassment and urged women to keep speaking out, and she has campaigned against elephant poaching as a WildAid ambassador. In 2024, she endorsed Kamala Harris; no public statements on LGBTQ advocacy or DEI roles are on record.