Lupita Quick Facts
| Full Names | Lupita Amondi Nyongo |
| Birthdate | Mar 1, 1983 (41 years old) |
| Birthplace | Mexico City |
| Gender | Female |
| Professionalism | Film director, Actor, Music Video Director |
| Nationality | Dual: Kenyan and Mexican |
| Tribe | Luo |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | None |
| Social Media Accounts | FB, X, Instagram |
Early Life And Education
Lupita Amondi Nyong’o was born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City, Mexico, while her father, Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, taught there. Her family had left Kenya in 1980 due to political unrest. Still, they returned to Kenya when she was less than a year old after her father got a professorship at the University of Nairobi. Lupita grew up in Kenya and is the second of six children. She holds dual citizenship in Kenya and Mexico. As a teenager, she was active in local theater productions in Nairobi and made her professional acting debut at fourteen in a production of “Romeo and Juliet” by the Phoenix Players. She completed her education at St. Mary’s School in Nairobi, earning an IB Diploma in 2001. She then went to the United States to study at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she majored in film and theatre studies. While still a student, she worked as a production assistant and intern on several movies, gaining valuable experience in the film industry.
Career Life
After finishing her studies at Hampshire College, Lupita Nyong’o started working in the film industry as a production assistant on various movies. Her dedication and hard work led her to Yale School of Drama, where she refined her acting abilities. Lupita’s career took off in 2013 when she played Patsey in “12 Years a Slave,” directed by Steve McQueen. Her stunning performance won her critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Subsequent Roles
Following her breakout role, Lupita appeared in several major films:
- Non-Stop (2014): An action thriller with Liam Neeson.
- Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015): She played Maz Kanata.
- The Jungle Book (2016): Voiced the character Raksha.
- Black Panther (2018): Played Nakia, the leading female role in this Marvel blockbuster.
Stage Work
Lupita also has a rich background in theater, with performances in:
- “The Winter’s Tale”: Played Perdita at Yale Repertory Theater.
- “Uncle Vanya”: Played Sonya.
- “The Taming of the Shrew”: Played Katherine.
- “Elijah”: Was part of the original production of Michael Mitnick’s play.
Awards And Honors:
Lupita has been recognized with several awards and nominations, including:
- Academy Award
- Daytime Emmy Award
- Nominations for a Tony Award, Golden Globe Award, and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator for the docu-series “Serengeti.” And many more.
Other Work
Beyond acting, Lupita is a passionate advocate for various causes. She supports historic preservation, fights against sexual harassment, and advocates for women’s and animal rights. In 2014, People magazine named her the most beautiful woman. She also wrote a children’s book, “Sulwe,” in 2019, which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. In 2020, Forbes listed her as one of Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women.
Personal Life of Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o lives in Los Angeles, having moved there from Brooklyn in June 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic. She speaks English, Spanish, Luo, and Swahili fluently and identifies as agnostic.
In February 2014, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, she gave a heartfelt speech about the beauty of Black women. She shared her teenage insecurities, which changed when she saw model Alek Weksucceed. Lupita is also involved with Mother Health International, an organization that provides relief to women and children in Uganda by establishing local birthing centers.
Dating Life
Lupita Nyong’o has been linked to several stars, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Jared Leto, Michael B. Jordan, and Janelle Monáe, but has never confirmed a relationship with them. Her two known relationships are with K’Naan and Selema Masekela. In 2014, she briefly dated K’Naan, with their split confirmed in January 2015. In December 2022, she confirmed her relationship with Selema Masekela. On October 19, 2023, Lupita seemingly confirmed their split through an Instagram post, reflecting on the challenges and lessons learned from the relationship.
