Lupita Nyong'o
Actress · Producer · Director
Born March 1, 1983 · Mexico City, Mexico
4
Films reviewed
8.0
Avg. rating
The Odyssey
Best-reviewed
2013–2026
Years active
Biography
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama.
She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award. She made her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in the play Eclipsed (2015), for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She went on to perform a motion capture role as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and a lead voice role as Raksha in The Jungle Book (2016). Her career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther (2018) and her starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film Us (2019).
In addition to acting, she supports historic preservation. She is vocal about preventing sexual harassment and working for women's and animal rights. In 2014, she was named the most beautiful woman by People. She has also written a children's book named Sulwe (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. Also in 2019, she narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series Serengeti, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator. She was named among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes in 2020.
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On theIReview.com
Films featuring Lupita Nyong'othat we've reviewed.
★ 8.5The Odyssey
as Helen / Clytemnestra
Christopher Nolan · 2026
RT 95%
★ 8.2The Wild Robot
Chris Sanders · 2024
RT 97%
★ 7.3Black Panther
as Nakia
Ryan Coogler · 2018
RT 96%
★ 8.112 Years a Slave
as Patsey
Steve McQueen · 2013
RT 95%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to "The Odyssey" is mixed, with some critics finding it faithful and respectful of Homer's work, while others see it as bloated, self-important, and morally questionable. Many reviewers have praised the film for its technical achievements and cinematic grandeur, but also criticized its pacing and adherence to historical accuracy.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Odyssey →
“The reaction to "The Wild Robot" ranges from praise for its thoughtful themes and stunning artwork to overwhelming emotional impact, with some reviewers calling it a new touchstone in animated film. Many viewers appreciate the film's ability to balance technology and nature, particularly in its portrayal of a pre-programmed robot that helps a group of animals.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Wild Robot →
Selected Filmography
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 4 epsas Self - Guest
- Tagesschau(1952)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Late Show with David Letterman(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Conan(2010)TV Series · 2 epsas Self - Guest
- Jeopardy!(1984)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Clue Presenter
- The View(1997)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Sesame Street(1969)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 3 epsas Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark(1988)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Sherri(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Great Performances(1971)TV Series · 1 epas Viola
- Hot Ones(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Tony Awards(1956)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Presenter
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Big Mouth(2017)TV Series · 1 epas Asha (voice)