'Black Panther': Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira (FULL INTERVIEW)

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The ladies of 'Black Panther' tell ET how they first met over a decade ago. Plus, Nyong'o and Gurira reveal who is the more natural fighter in the Marvel film, out Feb. 16.

[@RichardGandari]

As a Zimbabwean it makes me so proud to see Danai shining so brightly at the international stage. Also as an African Lupita makes me so proud. Women of Africa are taking this beautiful continent to a whole new level. May God bless the women of Africa.

[@myronsmith2114]

Richard Gandari - While your at it bless the African American woman that broke open Hollywood

[@emelda7742]

theres always 1

[@vimbaibanda235]

Richard Gandari I'm proud of my African sisters too.. We are proud of you Danai

[@barbarablackmon7807]

Richard Gandari IKR!!! We are made to believe that black/dark skin is unattractive but I say that those with that mindset must be blind or just plain dumb and brainwashed. Black people are some of the most hated people in the world but suprisingly the most emulated/copied. Just look at their beautiful skin and teeth. Danai is 41 without a wrinkle insight. Both Lupita and Danai will be in their 100s and still age both gracefully and elegantly. BLACK IS INDEED BEAUTIFUL!!!😊

[@KushQueen9]

Amen!! I love it!

[@pitchblockgames9395]

Danai's haircut is FIRE!!!

[@timothymahon7836]

Yeah, shit is rich.

[@dimitri.l.clark.5132]

Yep. Danai is Fire.

[@motherof2wifeof18]

"Will you kill me, my love?" "For Wakanda, without hesitation! Now put down your weapon." Danai needs her own super hero character. #BlackPanther

[@mrs.beatty9811]

Kimberly Bouie yessssss......

[@SierraDeeTV]

Kimberly Bouie Danai is a superhero on The Walking Dead! She's incredible! Have you seen it?

[@motherof2wifeof18]

SierraDeeTV I have seen a few episodes but I was referring to a super hero within the Marvel family.

[@Msdian100]

Awesome, just awesome!!!

[@SierraDeeTV]

Kimberly Bouie oh. I see lolol but yes, I totally agree she would be incredible 👸🏿!

[@TheAdamSmasherMultiverse]

They absolutely KILLED this movie. T'challa is blessed to have these women at the helm. Loved it

[@patrickcampbell45]

true dat

[@ceciliem1811]

Finally, two beautiful black women; in a authentic picture; who are straight out of AFRICA!! Brilliantly done!!

[@ceciliem1811]

Do see this MOVIE!! It is SPECTACULAR!!! 💖👀💖

[@timwilliams8496]

Cecilie M It's about damn time they didn't cast some light, bright and damn near white women as the leads. We all know about colorism in the Black community which in 2018 is still alive and kicking. Great job casting director bravo !

[@nyashalchiparaushe5878]

I’m from the same country as DANAI 🇿🇼

[@madwun2003]

Just love seeing women with my skin tone get their shine!

[@terrili964]

YES!!

[@gwenmarie7311]

Exactly👍👍

[@tashabnx1professional902]

I’m here for Danai 🇿🇼 proudly Zimbabwean 😍

[@tashabnx1professional902]

simbakafiri do u have money to travel to Zimbabwe? Southern African girls are the best looking your just a troll who is miserable

[@ronn4882]

+simbakafiri. wats wrong with u?grow up.

[@veemtg]

Tiripo hama...proudly Zimbo, anaMai vedu nehandzvadzi dzedu are STRONG!!!

[@DenisTravels]

malvin Ginger beauty is not everything.

[@henokbereket7948]

simbakafiri you have to be a somali troll

[@RA-yb7sz]

Danai is a total Badass in the movie! Sign her up for more!

[@drislady]

Honee x YES! Okoye and the Dora Milage' deserves her own movie.

[@francisturner2482]

DANIA is so BEAUTIFUL and GORGEOUS

[@danielleveney6393]

danai*

[@drislady]

Francis Turner YES! Best character in the film outside of Erick Kilmonger

[@anastasiarenaud2568]

Not only is she beautiful and smart she is accomplished. Actress, producer and playwright. Im a Danai fangirl. Lupita is lovely but Danai can do it all!

[@dh031729]

Thank you!

[@prestigehair5133]

Yes I couldn't stop staring at her there is strength in her beauty 👑

[@msschonheit6800]

When she said, "this ridiculous thing is disgraceful", and pulled that wig off and used it as a weapon I hollored!!! Lolll

[@Milomt]

Two beautiful black women who were great in this movie. I paid £100 for 4 tickets to watch in England at the Imax cinema in 3D. Worth every penny.

[@gorunmain]

You got ripped off

[@Milomt]

Supadupa Malt it was in central London at the IMAX Leicester Square In 3D, worth every penny. The cinema was packed out.

[@1murkeybadmayn]

nah fam that's a lot. I'm gonna go see it this thursday but tryna decide if 3d is worth it. from your comment probably will now...

[@elexust730]

Damn! They didn’t even offer 3D at my theatre. I only paid $7 US dollars

[@elexust730]

Supadupa Malt Not for sure honestly. It really depends on what theater you go to. The one I go to offer low cost tickets before 5 pm ( 18:00 ) . It actually use to be $5 US dollars before 5 pm but they just went up to $7 US dollar this year because they did some remodeling and added in recliner chairs! Comes at a price of high cost food but I sneak in my own food.

[@MiNashk]

i see Viola Davis in both of them. They are all beautiful

[@alieuxcasey1860]

I can see that. They're all gorgeous

[@sparklydisc9389]

MiNash me too!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I don't know how Viola even comes up in this?

[@crisleroi299]

when I first saw the trailer I thought Danai was Viola.

[@tessareaston2208]

Well hopefully they don't have the self hatred viola does

[@SaraStar7373]

Can we just appreciate whoever it was at Marvel that fought for Danai to be in Infinity War! She’s so phenomenal and powerful and wonderful ♥️

[@redcrest5]

Just saw the movie today. Okoye is SO BADASS she's now my new favorite Marvel hero! Yeah, I know she doesn't have all the gadgets and heartshaped herb power-ups that Black Panther has, but no joke, I feel like she's the stronger fighter. Give her the suit and herb and she would kick more ass than even Captain America~ XD

[@tangled55]

She's the best female fighter/warrior I've ever seen portrayed on screen. Ever.

[@zainchik1]

redcrest5 she was fantastic! I loved when she said "my king turns around, my love" , very unapologetic

[@lindahopewell8318]

Varel Leona

[@C_And_P]

Me too. 😂

[@tirrelkennebrew3117]

Danai was the best fucking general in this bruhhh, go see black panther..

[@anitasale96]

Tirrel kennebrew yep she a bad ass on this movie

[@black76561]

Tirrel kennebrew yesssss

[@MrSteezy]

Tirrel kennebrew She is an unapologetic goddess. I love her

[@heatherhinds6919]

Tirrel kennebrew baaad aasss. Loved her to death floating and fighting in her gorgeous red dress. So powerful

[@swantise]

Tirrel kennebrew going to see it at 8:00pm today!!!

[@drislady]

Two beautiful and brilliant women! Nikia and Okoye were the truth!!

[@honestperson6280]

Drislady YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!

[@secreteobsession3584]

Drislady I totally agree with you. It makes a change from the load ratchet women that we see been betrayed on reality TV. I know that they have to make their money but it's not a good look, after white people will see that theres loads of intelligent black women out there that we need to see more on TV for our children's to look up to or be inspired. So inspiring on what there discussing and the well mannered. It show white people Asian and other cultures that there are smart black men and women out there dont always believe what's a reality TV shows you

[@aboutthatlife1646]

Drislady What was the truth about them in this film!?!....just curious. You guys get jaded over so little. Desperate for hero's. So sad.

[@drislady]

About That Life The patriotism they exhibited for Wakanda and the love that they had for each other as well as King T'Challa. The mere fact that you had to ask that question shows that either you didn't watch the movie or your views are extremely distorted.

[@pamelad.brantley2256]

So Proud on so many levels

[@moonman0506]

Beautiful black queens!!!

[@mikelarry5230]

yeah maybe now BLACK WOMEN will want to be black again and stop putting other peoples hair on top of their heads

[@danielleveney6393]

mike larry Black women can wear whatever empowers them. That's the whole point. Stop it.

[@timothymahon7836]

True dat.

[@timothymahon7836]

Preach!

[@conniepayne4425]

danii whatever You are 100% correct. We have been adorning ourselves with beads, wigs, weaves and pigments from the beginning of time. No need to throw shade on anyone to celebrate the natural beauty of these women. Black women, you will not be guided deeper into yourself by self-righteous pontificaters. There is no short cut to self-discovery. Allow NO ONE to bully or intimidate you away from self-expression that empowers you. Joyfully play with the array of choices available!

[@alisacollins5195]

Am I the only one thinks Lupita looks like Maxine Shaw from the 90's sitcome Living Single (Max)😘

[@LadyFlameSniper]

Alisa Collins omg...she really does.

[@kembaI.]

Alisa Collins she does favor her a little boy he beautiful😍😍

[@soulRegal08]

Omg. Yes!!! I couldn’t put my finger on it. But that’s it.

[@astinmartin413]

Alisa Collins wow I never noticed until now, she does!....i loved Max, she was so funny.

[@caslenehall1204]

Yes!

[@kaylahoward4671]

Danai is a beast in the movie i love her

[@monzana891]

OMG! Beautiful dark skinned Queens... Black is beautiful!

[@khismet]

Appolonia Santiago _ Yes!! Always has been.. Always will be BEAUTIFUL!

[@yamanayasharaahla6509]

And so are the various shades of copper brown-skinned people known as "African Americans, who are not Africans"

[@olaoluwaanuoluwapo8337]

YES, RIGHT.

[@koreanpathfinder]

You know you're ivy league when you look at Yale as a second best choice.

[@Naomiluvsice]

Korean Pathfinder Black excellence

[@city0166]

Korean Pathfinder right

[@ririririPXN]

Danai I could just watch for hours... love them both, but damn that woman...

[@WilliamsPinch]

ririririPXN I was mesmerized watching her onscreen

[@SierraDeeTV]

kyra williams I am obsessed with Danai because if The Walking Dead and this just made me love her so much more!

[@SierraDeeTV]

ririririPXN yes they are Goddesses 😍🔥

[@jesusistheonlywaytoheavenj7880]

Black excellence...

[@FitIfe]

lovelyn alobwede not necessary but it’s true😋

[@MariaOrtiz-bm1kh]

I am.so.glad they came out with a black movie for people of color to let our children know they are black superheroes besides Iron Man and Batman and Superman it has been rewarding that someone finally took a step in the right direction I applaud you for doing this this is a step in the right direction all the actors and actress was superb keep it going

[@Stardustchords]

DANAI is amazing in the walking dead and she can do anything she’s just amazing in any movie, TV show SHE IS JUST AMAZING

[@courtneysmith211]

I love the Bantu knots Lupita's character was rocking in the film, I want to see her in that look more often

[@vimbaibanda235]

Courtney Smith they are both Bantu.. Shona and Swahili got lots of similar words..

[@Divestedpinoywife]

Vimbai Banda I think she was referring to a hair style.

[@mfqyahoo4699]

Lupita is so lovely.

[@lltbg]

These two were amazing in Black Panther. Amazing movie. Maybe my favorite MCU film so far. Great cast and fantastic performances all around!!

[@maxrav1831]

Alex Perez f off its for kids ya big girls blouse

[@lltbg]

cool story bro

[@gin376]

I love Danai she’s my favorite character in the walking dead! I know she’s going to be a bad ass in the movie can’t wait!!

[@sheilaallen2146]

Queen gingin She is my favorite in the Walking Dead too I knew she would be a badass in Black Panther

[@astinmartin413]

Queen gingin same here...im going to see Black Panther tomorrow. And can not wait for February 25 mid-season premiere of the The Walking Dead 🤗

[@jowaness]

Queen gingin Me too! She's bad ass!

[@darylifillifill1677]

Thank God for these Two Black Gorgeous Queens Especially Lupita Nyong Gorgeous Self

[@gudprou]

Darylifill Ifill my Kenyan lady!

[@dxvvsbfdgfdbhsdbdvgd6648]

African

[@warrenlondon2426]

Darylifill Ifill 💯💯❤❤

[@raythelljordan6550]

those broads are not beautiful or gorgeous...average at best

[@darylifillifill1677]

Yes They are

[@memoir02]

Ooooh I feel like I'm in the 90s watching Zhane 😀 They look natural beautiful!

[@ManPursueExcellence]

AngieR Crawley Good reference

[@MrJuicekrew]

Hey, it's a groove thang.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

MrJuicekrew Yeauuhhh 😎 Cont. Chorus: “It’s a groove thaaaang......”

[@Idah.Waringa]

We haven't seen something like this in a while, brilliant reference

[@francespatterson5134]

Yep😊

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Lupita is one gorgeous woman

[@kreyolqueen2279]

ScarlettP She is indeed. A Goddess even. Both women are gorgeous.

[@naturalQueeP]

Danai is so beautiful and talented.

[@warriorwoman1719]

Love to see the sistas supporting one another! THIS!

[@findingmedicine3164]

Danai hair , I want in my life.

[@angelface101ful]

Finding Medicine I just want Danai in my life

[@brownshuga24]

So in love with these ladies and the whole cast!!

[@6699Jackie]

Love these 2 ladies, so beautiful....

[@catharticpsychichealer2091]

I LOVE THESE WOMEN!!!!!!! SO STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE THE FACT THAT DANAI WAS A BOSS GENERAL WARRIOR! LOVE HER IN THE WALKING DEAD AS WELL!!! I LOVE LUPITA TOO!!! THIS MOVIE IS A CLASSIC!!!!!! ANGELA BASSETT LOOKED SO GORGEOUS AND SHOUT OUT TO MICHEAL B. JORDAN ANOTHER ONE OF MY INSPIRATIONS AS AN ACTOR!!!

[@cm2311]

Danai Gurira deserves better than TWD, she is an amazing actress

[@2012loveyourself]

Wakanda forever!

[@kimerlanpoage8208]

This was my all time best movie ever!!! Black girls rock!

[@angelamangietay7589]

They are so articulate 💋 Africans doing big things 🇧🇴🇬🇭

[@rayhunt7179]

Angela Mangie Tay ....

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Most people that attended college (Black or white) are articulate.

[@angelamangietay7589]

Ms.Bubs4fun Thats alright. But right now, leave college out of it. It's black people I see speaking. It's one thing to speak and another to be articulate. I know people who are professors but aren't this eloquent. But thanks whether(black or white)

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Angela Mangie Tay Why do people only talk about someone being articulate, when it's a black person?

[@wangox]

Ms.Bubs4fun because many black People talk very no articular? Many of them use slang words yeah? That's the answer

[@tofu_golem]

I hope Letitia is training like crazy in martial arts, because there is a story in which she sat on the throne and was Black Panther.

[@mrmcghee1176]

Thanks, ladies, ( Nupita and Danai ) for rejecting the weave/Yak/ yarn look. ;-)

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Weaves are the least of our problems in the black community. What a shallow stupid comment. That's like me saying "Thank God Chadwick and Michael are not wearing Jordan shoes."

[@mrs.beatty9811]

Agreed!!! If Black women threw off the wigs and weaves the economic shift would be amazing not to mention the pride and self esteem of being all natural and being loved for it!!

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Mrs. BEATTY In order for that to happen, you have to address the root cause of why black women wear fake hair. The reason why is because natural hair was never appreciated within American Black Culture. Girls with "nappy hair" are made fun of and girls with hair like white people were praise and put on a pedestal. That sends the message to black women that their hair is bad and they should do something to cover it up. Let's not judge black women for trying to adapt and survive in this westernized society.

[@mrs.beatty9811]

Very true analysis, but thankfully now we have an example of how to embrace what they tried to strip from us.... PRIDE AND NATURAL SELF LOVE.... could you imagine what would happen if ALL Black Women rejected wigs, weave, and perms??? Now that would be an economic movement!

[@Naomiluvsice]

Mrs. BEATTY No one would love you for it. People would just find something else to talk shit about. Simply because the people who hate you are gonna hate you regardless and some of those ppl look just like you.

[@Enheritance]

I love them BOTH ! Beautiful , strong talented , successful back woman ❤️✊🏽

[@caribbeanroots7024]

Breathtaking black women😍😍😍❤️❤️.So glad that we finally have our own stand alone black hero and you all have done our people well

[@dxvvsbfdgfdbhsdbdvgd6648]

Derrick Lucas African women

[@caribbeanroots7024]

Dulce Ubax lol are you saying to call them African women or ? I’m a lil confused

[@dxvvsbfdgfdbhsdbdvgd6648]

Derrick Lucas yea they're not black they're African

[@caribbeanroots7024]

I don’t mean to sound rude but I’m Cape Verdean and we are black Africa is not our race it’s a nationality just like your nationality is I’m guessing American and your race is black

[@dxvvsbfdgfdbhsdbdvgd6648]

Derrick Lucas no my race is black, my nationality is Kenyan my ethnicity is Somali /Puerto Rican ..PS we can't refer to ourselves as black African because we are native to the land

[@angeljohnson234]

These are two of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Their skin color is to die for. Danai was everything I expected a general to be. Definitely my favorite character in the movie.

[@dominiquesperspective]

Love your excitement for this movie! Great interview!

[@miznikki2u]

THIS MOVIE WAS FANTASTIC!!!

[@lightuponlight6727]

yes all this loveliness and brilliance!!

[@mhaze210]

I usually don't watch this Entertainment Tonight shit but damn this movie was just so good, and these 2 were badass.

[@starslightning4818]

I LOVE THIS TWO SO MUCH

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Beautiful ladies and intelligent.

[@dylmars2672]

Miriam Hernandez Very nice you did a perfect comment,you can see what they're exactly beautiful ladies and intelligent.You not mentioned skin color.

[@AjCele]

I watched black panther yesterday, OMG l loved it. You rock ladies

[@lesliesauceman8093]

I have loved Danai ever since she came into TWD! She is terrific!

[@fah232]

They are stunning !!!!

[@dreadlordnitsuga2]

They are beautiful!!!

[@Naomiluvsice]

Juan Agustin Herrera Walwyn Yes indeed

[@octavialesley4730]

Excellent movie. Totally exceeded my expectations!! Wakanda Forever!!!

[@nyashamuyambo7274]

Wakanda 4ever

[@Nani.101]

They KILLED this movie!!

[@MamaWhit87]

They're beautiful

[@c6sm9sgg69]

Those two. Love them so much!

[@ZandeKongo]

My favourite BBFs. 😍

[@nvm197735]

Black beauty

[@tydw1911]

3 beautiful sister & also love the movie ,great interview salute

[@mariamayol3076]

Amazing women!!! I loved them both in the movie, so classy and bad ass

[@yousseffdjibril9378]

Maria Mayol hi

[@AlexSmith-dj9mv]

As a person who doesn't typically follow the lives/careers of celebrities. I honestly had no idea that Okoye = Michonne. Danai Gurira is incredible.

[@zadettamae5206]

Saw it! Love it! Swollen with pride👍🏽

[@cdl2108]

My heart is full of pride for what is happening right now. I hope they feel the love💖

[@manderson8954]

looooooved this interview just as much as the movie! love, love, love these ladies who have great chemistry, they look at one another w/much respect. I also like when nichelle turner interviews anyone, she does it w/so much passion!

[@Wynapse]

So important as many black kids as possible watch this for an inspiration boost! Wakanda Forever 🙅🏾‍♂️

[@yasminjamaal]

I am going to see it tomorrow. Can't wait!!!

[@_realsouthernbelle]

Q U E E N S. They were amazing and powerful in this movie. I have to go see it again. 🖤

[@hirukiyat]

Divine women & actors!

[@cdh0879]

Michonne is so bad ass👍

[@SierraDeeTV]

cdh0879 yesss Michonne is a Goddess

[@4knewt505]

I'm so in love with these intelligent women. my sister's and I are feeling so proud to see them being celebrated

[@cocoshenel]

Danai looks like Viola Davis

[@funnyusername8635]

They look strong and beautiful. I am inspired!

[@browneduni28]

Thank you beautiful black ladies for the inspiration!

[@samaitambizi9404]

Thanx Danai for putting Zimbabwe on the map we proud of you boo credit to the rest of cast and to everyone that made it happen ..keep going you are your own limit

[@rahshaddawson4659]

Lupita has the most perfect face of all time. I mean, perfection.

[@akarocket]

such wonderful souls!

[@windambee303]

I love Danai and I was so happy when she was announced as okoye 👌 she was perfect❤

[@RockitD]

Gorgeous Black women!!!! They rock this movie!!!

[@ainaaliy3576]

Best move ever 🖤🖤🖤

[@joliemwinja424]

I went to see the movie yesterday gosh lupins and danai girls you’re the goddess ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️

[@CW043]

The interviewer was INSULTINGLY unprepared with regards to Danai Gurira CV. She should work on that.

[@stephanie5019]

She was disgusting, Im sure she was given the opportunity to interview them both because she's black. Poor taste Entertainment Tonight, her being black is not enough.

[@gin376]

GetYourLifeSteph So agree she looked high too and like she just woke up.

[@ArtsyBlazer]

Wow, I totally disagree....great interview lots of fun in the atmosphere and good chemistry

[@lorettayoung3088]

CW043 the interviewer has on a cheap weave.

[@CW043]

Noo it was NOT a great interview, it was awkward, poorly researched and the interviewer was both unprofessional on more than one occasion with regard to Danai Gurira and Lupita biased. It was a very poorly executed interview. I AGREE with GetYourLifeSteh on the reasons she was assigned and granted the interview.

[@marcie101080]

Cant wait to see the movie Loved Danai playing Tupac mom

[@marvinrodriguez7971]

marcie101080 also The Notorious B.I.G Biggie Smalls mum is in it 2

[@AtlCinderella80]

I love the continuum

[@mtgvtvshorts2740]

I can't wait to see this movie.

[@Unpopularopinion2024]

*Watching this and I pray for a* *day that our Black Queens* *embrace their natural hair!* *Aiming this at you interviewer*

[@l.michelleindigenousred2757]

I love these two Beautiful Sisters💜

[@ManPursueExcellence]

I’m going to watch it again!

[@RiggieJ]

Lupita ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kinseyb9161]

Beautiful, kind and strong women!!!!! I'm so in love with them. Can't wait to see rhe movie

[@CosmicGlitterGoddess]

I officially have a huge girl crush on these ladies! They are absolutely beautiful and talented. Loved the movie!

[@asbaran]

They exude class, elegance and intelligence. Much admiration for these two amazing women 😊

[@23Wendybird]

Awesome movie. Loved it ❤️

[@Wealthybaby]

You can tell when the cast likes eachother or get along. The chemistry in the movie is magnificent

[@vusintuli64]

I watched the movie today... Wow Danai and Lupito you guys rock. I loved the movie. I will go again with my friends to watch for the 2nd time.. WAKANDA BABES MWAAH

[@libralove7707]

I love these two , y'all did an amazing job in black panther

[@namreh72]

They both have cute scoop heads...lol... beautiful sistas..can't wait to see the movie.

[@tonystarks9150]

namreh72 what u mean scoop head😶😶😶😶😶😶

[@NwaEgo]

Ken Pusey I also wanna know😂😂😂

[@tonystarks9150]

namreh72 what's a scoop head😐😶😶😶😶😶😶

[@kejuwanoyoro8508]

Lol

[@ezdoesit2926]

namreh72 That's old school😂😂😂