I've loved the opportunity to learn about the fashion world and appreciate it as an art form, and I look forward to my continued education, but I never want it to take over my acting. Lupita Nyong'o actartcontinue Change image and share on social
There's always a sense of newness with acting, because every role, you come to every role fresh. Lupita Nyong'o actfreshnewness Change image and share on social
Growing up, I had really bad skin. I had a skin disorder. Yes, I did. And my mother went to great lengths to try to find something to remedy it. I remember she took a trip to Madagascar and came back with all these alternative, medicinal herbs and stuff. They didn't smell so good, but I think they worked some magic. Lupita Nyong'o alternativebackbad share on social
I grew up in a world where the majority of people were black, so that wasn't the defining quality of anyone. When you're describing someone, you don't start out with 'he's black, he's white.' Lupita Nyong'o blackdefinedescribe Change image and share on social
Human beings have an instinct for freedom. Lupita Nyong'o beingfreedomhuman Change image and share on social
I grew up in Nairobi, which is the capital of Kenya, so it's hustle and bustle, and there's always something going on. Lupita Nyong'o bustlecapitalgrow Change image and share on social
I never, in my wildest dreams, could I have thought that the first role I get out of school would lead to an Oscar nomination. Lupita Nyong'o dreamleadnomination Change image and share on social
In the madness, you have to find calm. Lupita Nyong'o calmfindmadness Change image and share on social
Being a part of '12 Years a Slave' has been one of the most profound experiences of my life. Lupita Nyong'o experiencelifepart Change image and share on social
I'm pretty awesome at making salad dressings. Lupita Nyong'o awesomedressingmake Change image and share on social