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15 Lupita Nyong'o Quotes We Cherish

15 times Lupita Nyong'o's words gave us life and inspired us to celebrate our beauty and humanity.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020
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Happy Birthday Lupita!

There’s so much to celebrate about Lupita Nyong’o. As we toast her 33rd birthday, we’re reminded of 15 times her words gave us life and inspired us to celebrate our beuaty and humanity.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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On Self-Acceptance

Shortly after her Oscar win, Lupita was asked about self-acceptance backstage.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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03
On Beauty

In 2014, ESSENCE honored Lupita at our annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon where she gave one of the most inpsiring speeches on beauty.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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04
On Joy

More wise words from the Broadway-bound star.

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On Self-Realization

Lupita gave another inspiring acceptance speech at Glamour’s Women of the Year awards.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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On Beauty

The actress told Marie Claire.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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On Beauty

In 2014, ESSENCE honored Lupita at our annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon where she gave one of the most inpsiring speeches on beauty.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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On Beauty

In 2014, ESSENCE honored Lupita at our annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon where she gave one of the most inpsiring speeches on beauty. 

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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09
On Self-Realization

Lupita gave another inspiring acceptance speech at Glamour’s Women of the Year awards.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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10
On Beauty

In 2014, ESSENCE honored Lupita at our annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon where she gave one of the most inpsiring speeches on beauty.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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11
On Making Dreams Come True

Lupita shared this memorable quote during her acceptance speech when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years a Slave.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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On Beauty

In 2014, ESSENCE honored Lupita at our annual Black Women in Hollywood luncheon where she gave one of the most inpsiring speeches on beauty.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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13
On Trusting Her Instincts

Lupita shared with InStyle.

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On Self-Acceptance

Lupita shared with InStyle.

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On Failure

More wise words from Lupita.

15 Lupita Nyong’o Quotes We Cherish
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