Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o
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Lupita Nyong'o  Kenyan Actress
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Age
41
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Lupita Nyong'o dating history

Who is she dating right now?

Lupita Nyong'o is currently single.

Relationships

Lupita Nyong'o has been in relationships with Joshua Jackson (2023 - 2024), Selema Masekela (2022 - 2023), K'Naan (2013 - 2014) and Janelle Monáe.

Lupita Nyong'o is rumoured to have hooked up with Michael B. Jordan (2018), Jared Leto (2014), Michael Fassbender (2013) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (2012 - 2013).

About

Lupita Nyong'o is a 41 year old Kenyan Actress. Born Lupita Amondi Nyong'o on 1st March, 1983 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, she is famous for her roles as Patsey in the 2013 historical biographical drama film 12 Years a Slave, Maz Kanata in the 2015 science fiction/space opera film Star Wars: The Force Awakens and its sequels, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Nakku Harriet in the 2016 biographical sports drama film Queen of Katwe, Nakia in the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther and its 2022 sequel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Adelaide Wilson/Red in the 2019 psychological horror film Us in a career that spans 2005–present. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

Lupita Nyong'o has been in 2 on-screen matchups, including Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther (2018) and Alexander England in Little Monsters (2019).

Lupita Nyong'o is a member of the following lists: Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winners, People from Brooklyn and 1983 births.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Dating4 1 year, 9 months 11 months, 4 days 11 months, 6 days
Rumoured4 11 years, 1 month 4 years, 8 months -
Total8 11 years, 1 month 2 years, 9 months 11 months, 6 days

Details

First Name Lupita
Middle Name Amondi
Last Name Nyong'o
Full Name at Birth Lupita Amondi Nyong'o
Alternative Name Lupita
Birthday 1st March, 1983
Birthplace Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Height 5' 5" (165 cm)
Weight 112lbs (51 kg)
Build Slim
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Button Nose and High Cheekbones, Smile, Born in Mexico, raised in Kenya, and worked in U.S., Short boy cut hairstyle
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Black
Nationality Kenyan
High School IB Diploma, St. Mary's School, Nairobi, Kenya (-2001)
University MFA, Yale School of Drama, New Haven, CT (-2012), BA Film and Theater Studies, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA (-2003)
Occupation Text Actress, Filmmaker, Model
Occupation Actress
Claim to Fame her roles as Patsey in the 2013 historical biographical drama film 12 Years a Slave, Maz Kanata in the 2015 science fiction/space opera film Star Wars: The Force Awakens and its sequels, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Nakku Harriet in the 2016 biographical sports drama film Queen of Katwe, Nakia in the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther and its 2022 sequel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Adelaide Wilson/Red in the 2019 psychological horror film Us
Year(s) Active 2004–present, 2005–present
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) D2 Management, Creative Artists Agency, I-D Public Relations, Innovative Artists Management
Brand Endorsement (2014) Print commercial for "Miu Miu" fashion handbags - Model, (2014-present) Ambassador for Lancôme, (2015-present) Global Ambassador for WildAid (Elephants), (2016) Tiffany's and Co. Fall '16 Campaign, Miu Miu
Bust (inches) 34
Cup Size A
Waist (inches) 24
Hips (inches) 37
Clothes Size 6
Shoe Size 8.5
Official Websites instagram.com/lupitanyongo, www.facebook.com/LupitaNyongo, twitter.com/Lupita_Nyongo
Father Peter Anyang Nyong'o (Professor turned Senator)
Mother Dorothy Nyong'o (Managing Director -- Africa Cancer Foundation)
Brother Peter Nyong'o Jr.
Family Member Isis Nyong'o (cousin), Tavia Nyong'o (cousin), Aggrey Nyong'o (uncle), Omondi Nyong'o, Kwame Nyong'o
Friend Ben Kahn
Favorite Colors Blue
Favorite Accessories Rings, Bracelets, Hats

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (, born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress. The daughter of Kenyan politician Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, she was born in Mexico City, where her father was teaching, and was raised in Kenya from the age of one. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, four NAACP Image Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Additionally, she has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Lupita Nyong'o41 PiscesActress
Kenyan
Joshua Jackson46 GeminiActor
Canadian
Selema Masekela53 VirgoTV Personality
American
Michael B. Jordan37 AquariusActor
American
Jared Leto52 CapricornMusician
American
Michael Fassbender47 AriesActor
Irish
K'Naan46 AquariusMusician
Somali
Chiwetel Ejiofor47 CancerActor
British
Janelle Monáe38 SagittariusSinger
American

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
A Quiet Place: Day One2024SamMovie
The Wild Robot2024Roz (voice)Movie
Brent Faiyaz - WY@2024Music Video
The 3552022Khadijah AdiyemeMovie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever2022NakiaMovie
Human Resources2022AshaTV Show
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?2021Narrator (voice)Movie
Super Sema2021SemaTV Show
Black Is King2020Lupita Nyong'oMovie
Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid: Brown Skin Girl2020Lupita Nyong'oMusic Video
James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends2020JamesTV Show
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker2019Maz KanataMovie
Us2019Adelaide Wilson / RedMovie
Little Monsters2019Miss CarolineMovie
Black Panther2018NakiaMovie
Jack: Part One2018The GiantShort Film
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi2017Maz KanataMovie
Big Mouth2017AshaTV Show
Star Wars Forces of Destiny2017Maz KanataTV Show
Jay-Z: MaNyfaCedGod2017WomanMusic Video
The Jungle Book2016Raksha (voice)Movie
Queen of Katwe2016Nakku HarrietMovie
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens2016Maz Kanata (voice)Unknown
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens2015Maz KanataMovie
Non-Stop2014GwenMovie
Nature Is Speaking2014FlowerTV Show
12 Years a Slave2013PatseyMovie
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue2011Maz KanataShort Film
Shuga2009AyiraTV Show
The Roadside2009Short Film
East River2008FShort Film
Roho2006LailaShort Film
StrawweightMovie
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sentimental_1Sep 2, 2020

Lupita Nyong'o is the epitome of African beauty. Her dark, smooth skin makes her one of Hollywood's most attractive actresses. One of the few bright lights of her generation of young actors. May she go very far in her career.

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Dec 7, 2015

The force is strong with Lupita

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Nov 30, 2015

This is all kinds of funny, http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/detail/1129327692462743277_2025314150

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Nov 17, 2015

Eclipsed will be showcasing on Broadway in the Spring 2016

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Nov 15, 2015

Lupita at the Glamour WOTY awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaFHTNMJRGE

TwoCentsTwoCentsOct 24, 2015

I like this look for Lupita. http://static.parade.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/LupitaNyongo-FTR.jpg

TwoCentsTwoCentsOct 24, 2015

http://rollingout.com/2015/10/23/lupita-nyongo-comes-harlem-conversation-michaela-angela-davis-receives-surprise-honor/#1

TwoCentsTwoCentsOct 24, 2015

Harlem dedicated a whole day to Lupita. :) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/harlem-dedicated-a-whole-day-to-lupita-nyongo_56272af3e4b0bce34702ff70

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Oct 10, 2015

Hey, I changed the banner picture for Lupita. But if anyone wants to change it, please feel free to do so.

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Oct 4, 2015

I love the sultry blue Givenchy dress that Lupita's wearing in her avatar pic. Magnifique!

TheThinkerTheThinkerOct 4, 2015

Yaaaaaassssssss!!! Whoever changed Lupita's avatar...yaaaaassss!!!

rivegauche2109rivegauche2109Aug 3, 2015

Lupita with Common at Hamilton, the Musical https://instagram.com/p/52H5QkxuLo/?taken-by=ephsykes


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