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Lupita Nyong'o's Celebrity Fans

There is so much to celebrate about Lupita Nyong'o. As ESSENCE gears to celebrate her at our 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood, we see that regular people aren't the only ones who are excited by the Kenyan stunner. Here's a look at her celebrity fans.  
By Yolanda Sangweni and Sylvia Obel · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kevin Hart

“Me & @lupitanyongo Congrats on all your success, I’m a fan. She killed the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS with that dress!!!! #GoodTimesWithGreatPeople #NAACPIMAGEAWARDS,” wrote the comedian.

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Idris Elba

Just when we thought Lupita’s year couldn’t get any better, she found her way into Idris Elba’s arms! The look on her face says it all!

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Sarah Paulson

The American Horror Story star’s expression says it all!

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Kerry Washington

We love when our favorite stars get together! These two brown beauties had a stellar 2013 and have the nominations to prove it. 

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Spike Lee

The New York Knicks super-fan wrote, “This Pic With Ms. Lupita Nyong’o,Who Is Nominated For Best Supporting Actress For Her Amazing In 12 YEARS A SLAVE Was The Only Good Thing About Last Nights Horrific Knicks Loss To Lowly 76ers Team. SHENANIGANS.”

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Francisco Costa

Not even Calvin Klein designer Francisco Costa can resist Lupita’s charm!

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Oprah Winfrey

“My favorite photo of the night at Broadcast Critics Award. Lupita N’Yongo.. #12yearsaslave,” wrote Oprah.

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Pharrell

Pharrell and Lupita get close for a photo at the Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon. 

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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union ran into Lupita during Fashion Week in Paris last Fall and wrote, “She gives me LIFE!! Talent, brains & beauty! Love me some her!”

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Jared Leto

Goofy faces w/ @lupitanyongo at the #GoldenGlobes, said the Golden Globe Winner for Best Supporting Actor. 

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James Franco

The actor wrote, “LUPITA!!!!!!! – got my vote!”

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TOPICS:  Lupita Nyong’o