Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actor and filmmaker whose work includes 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, and Us.
12 Years a Slave: A 2013 historical drama directed by Steve McQueen, based on Solomon Northup's account of enslavement. Nyong'o won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Patsey.
Mexico City: The capital and largest city of Mexico. Nyong'o was born there while her Kenyan parents were living in Mexico.
Steve McQueen: A British film director, screenwriter, and artist known for films including 12 Years a Slave. McQueen directed the film that brought Nyong'o international recognition.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a leading performance in a supporting role in a film. Nyong'o received the award for 12 Years a Slave in 2014.
Black Panther: A 2018 superhero film directed by Ryan Coogler, set largely in the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Nyong'o played Nakia, a Wakandan spy and former partner of T'Challa.
Kenya: A country in East Africa whose capital is Nairobi. Nyong'o grew up in Kenya and has described it as home.
Jordan Peele: An American filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for directing Get Out, Us, and Nope. Peele directed Us, giving Nyong'o a demanding dual-role horror performance.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A 2022 superhero film directed by Ryan Coogler and the sequel to Black Panther. Nyong'o returned as Nakia, whose story continues after T'Challa's death.
Us: A 2019 horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele about a family confronted by their doubles. Nyong'o played both Adelaide Wilson and her double, Red.
Yale School of Drama: A graduate professional theater program at Yale University, now called the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Nyong'o earned a Master of Fine Arts degree there before her film breakthrough.