I am thrilled beyond words that The Academy has recognized my performance in Steve McQueen's '12 Years a Slave,' and I am deeply proud to be in the company of my fellow nominees. Lupita Nyong'o academycompanydeeply Change image and share on social
As human beings, what makes us able to empathize with people is a connection that is not necessarily understood mentally. Lupita Nyong'o beingconnectionempathize Change image and share on social
My father used to act in high school. He was in a production of 'Othello;' I don't know who he played, but it wasn't Othello. He would talk about it, though, and read Shakespeare to me. Lupita Nyong'o actfatherhigh Change image and share on social
In the madness, you have to find calm. Lupita Nyong'o calmfindmadness Change image and share on social
I'm pretty awesome at making salad dressings. Lupita Nyong'o awesomedressingmake Change image and share on social
Personally, I don't ever want to depend on makeup to feel beautiful. Lupita Nyong'o beautifuldependfeel 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
The muscles you flex in theater are muscles that you really need. I must always find a way to get back there. It's irreplaceable. Lupita Nyong'o backfindflex Change image and share on social
Ralph Fiennes was a pivotal influence on me. He asked me, 'So what is it you want to do?' I very shyly, timidly admitted that I wanted to be an actor. He sighed, and he said, 'Lupita, only be an actor if you feel there is nothing else in the world you want to do - only do it if you feel you cannot live without acting.' Lupita Nyong'o actactoradmit share on social
There is something about acting that's mysterious and magical because there is only so much I can do to prepare, and then I have to just let go and breathe and believe that it will come through. Lupita Nyong'o actbreathemagical Change image and share on social