Lupita Nyong’o shouted out a lot of people in her enchanting Best Supporting Actress speech, including her brother who arguably scored one of the biggest wins of the night! Lupita’s brother, Peter Nyong’o, was at the right place at the right time and smartly slid into the picture when Ellen gathered Hollywood’s A-listers including his sister, Jared […]
The 86th annual Academy Awards aired last night, bringing another award season to its end. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Ellen Degeneres, brought cheerful moments like: Lupita Nyong’o’s historic win on the 75th anniversary of Hattie McDaniel’s “Best Supporting Actress” win, and awkward moments like John Ridley’s intense acceptance speech for “Best Adapted Screenplay” for […]
It was a huge night for Black film. Steve Mcqueen’s “12 Year’s A Slave” was bestowed the highest honor of the night , “Best Picture,” at the 2014 Academy Awards. We’re still speechless as the historic moment sets in! Will Smith presented the statuesque trophy to Brad Pitt and McQueen, who gleefully embraced the award […]
She did it! First time nominee Lupita Nyong’o won the Academy Award for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in “12 Years A Slave.” Lupita whisked to the Oscars stage carrying her powder blue Prada gown and gracefully accepted the golden statue for her stellar performance in the Steve McQueen-directed film. The Kenyan actress glowed […]
Jared Leto poked fun at romance rumors between himself and Lupita Nyong’o during his acceptance speech at yesterday’s Independent Spirit awards. The best supporting actor winner thanked everyone under the sun, including his “future ex-wife.” MUST READ: Lupita Nyong’o Talks Jared Leto Dating Rumors On ‘Ellen’ The Dallas Buyers Club actor, who played a transgender woman […]
When we look back at the 2014 awards season many years from now, Lupita Nyong’o’s name is sure to show up as one of the biggest breakout stars of the day. And we can see why. She’s Hollywood’s current it-girl on the screen (Angela Bassett described her performance in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave […]
It’s not often you come across someone as graceful, beautiful and utterly stylish as Academy Award nominee, Lupita Nyong’o. After coming on the scene last year with her ground breaking role as Patsey in “12 Years A Slave,” the Kenyan native has graced numerous red carpets draped in Lanvin, Giambattisa Valli, Ralph Lauren, Peter Pilotto […]
Kerry Washington Opens Up About Pregnancy Kerry Washington has always been very private about her personal life (remember her secret marriage to Nnamdi Asomugha) but, in a rare moment of vulnerability, the “Scandal” star opened up about her pregnancy and upbringing to Jimmy Kimmel. Kerry gushed over all the good and fatty food she’s able […]
Angela Bassett says without a doubt Lupita Nyong’o deserves to take home an Oscar Sunday night. HelloBeautiful caught up with the ageless film star at ESSENCE’s 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Along with sharing her Academy Award predictions, Angela detailed the moment she fell in love with Hollywood’s new it-girl. MUST READ: Well Deserved! […]
In the words of new Hollywood it-girl Lupita Nyong’o d, “there is no shame in Black beauty.” The Academy Award nominee was honored with the Best Breakthrough Performance Award at ESSENCE’s 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon in Beverly Hills today. Instead of raving about the Oscars or her breakout role in 12 Years […]
