Lupita Nyong'o: Diversity in Hollywood Should Not be "Trend" | Close Up

[@zararafridi1051]

Lupita is an incredibly gifted actress, also very elegant and stylish...

[@c104ark6]

Don't forget beautiful!

[@alejandromoreno5056]

And Mexican

[@Ernie1978]

Classy is the right word, Lupita is brilliant and gorgeous!!!

[@mansamusa7048]

@david douglas no, your mother does

[@liljay216]

She ain't got over jlo

[@kennfreediver5815]

Imagine Viola Davis and Lupita doing Actor on Actor episode.

[@mariedelaurentiis]

I would have no choice but to stan. Just the excellence of it all.

[@ZandeKongo]

They're about to do a movie together, playing mother and daughter.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yes

[@toni3762]

I wish

[@jenafil2352]

King Zande what, where WHEN

[@ZandeKongo]

I've listened to a lot of actors speak, but no one breaks it down like Lupita. She is so precise in everything she says, even when she's promoting her films, speaks with such clarity.

[@VerdeLane]

Her upbringing. Her education. She's brilliant.

[@Joe161964]

I'm with you...King Zande...she is always on point. Plus....Lupita used to work as a PA on major films so she got to see the process from the other side of the camera.

[@thomasyebei8540]

I couldn't have put it better

[@kurlykayla9013]

I wish I could speak like her.

[@bknightify]

Her articulation and vocabulary is so breathtaking - the tone and the mood she is logical at the same time so the message is always received. I love that.

[@nancyismyname]

This level of beauty, sophistication, intellect and poise, you cannot feign. You either have it or you don’t. Queen LUPITA!!!! I love you so much!!!

[@tutsiraidzimwasha3626]

Sooo beautiful and speaks so eloquently. Lupita is a vision in a dream.

[@psyourauntie]

Yes she is

[@sheritownsend7525]

What makes Lupita stand out is not just her beauty, it's her elegance, intelligence and self confidence. She's a GIFT. Many actors in Hollywood were not chosen based on their intelligence or other inner qualities. Yet, this is what Lupita 'brings to the table'.

[@lujorom9172]

Sheri Townsend I agree. But then again actors don’t really have to be smart I guess. As long as they can do their job they could be the biggest dumb fucks of all time. I wish it were different but that’s how it is. So it’s only logical that not all of them are geniuses.

[@thisislarose]

Lupita is literally a gift!

[@javedizo]

For what she says, I can feel she's the kind of actress who signs up for a project for its quality, not for the ego.

[@farahabdulahi474]

she is becoming one of those actors where you watch their film because you imlicitly trust their judgement.

[@NellieKAdaba]

True

[@corinneshutack3453]

That question put Lupita in an awkward place. I didn't appreciate it. We always ask the marginalized about the problems put on them by others, but never the people in power, who create and perpetuate the problem. Ask the white actresses what they're doing to widen the circle of stories told. If THR asked Lupita that question, they best, at minimum, be asking ScarJo about taking on that trans role.

[@rawrbabez3]

Exactly. This has been said many times before and we will continue to say it until THR gets the hint and starts asking allies what they're doing to help marginalized groups.

[@corinneshutack3453]

@@rawrbabez3 YES! Because THAT is the conversation right now -- the responsibilities and actions of allies to end the marginalization and discrimination.

[@Thembanimkhz]

But don't you just love how tactfully she answered that question? How she put a lil shade in the end there with "... when you no longer have to ask that question"?

[@corinneshutack3453]

@@Thembanimkhz It was a question that put the recipient in an uncomfortable space and required effort from the recipient to deftly extricate herself from the situation. It's not okay. It's not up to people of color to have to constantly gracefully deflect microaggressions - It's up to white people to not make people of color uncomfortable and to not always make people of color talk about the situation we put them in and keep them in. Folks who aren't black love to admire the way black folks deal with shitty situations that white people put them in - without thinking about the tax and toll it takes on a human to constantly have to maneuver in those situations, and without taking any action to end those shitty situations. Your comment makes me wonder which side of that continuum you lie on.

[@RatoyaBanks]

Lupita is gorgeous and so well spoken. I could listen to her for hours 😻

[@Just2Intense]

Too bad she can't get a man, guess she's just too damn black for AA men.

[@dsolo2161]

@@Just2Intense Just enjoy this amazing human being. Some people like being single because they enjoy the peace and not having to deal with broken and hurt people like yourself. No disrespect intended.

[@Just2Intense]

@@dsolo2161 Of course you meant to be disrespectful, LOL, it's ok my skin is thick. FYI I am not broken neither am I hurt, I have a loving relationship with my husband. I know you didn't like my comment most likely you're as black as she is cause your comment is typical from dark skin black women. However, like it or not all I did was tell the truth. You ds chicks think that Kenyan is all that yet she can't get a man, guess she'll have to go back to Africa where most look like her to get one.

[@Just2Intense]

@Ratoya Banks Where the hell did you get your name from? I swear these lowlife stupid babymama's just slap any ole ridiculous name onto their children. Why the hell would you name your daughter after a rat, "Rat"-oya, now I've heard it all. I feel for ya babe.

[@dsolo2161]

@@Just2Intense Im a lightskin black dude. I replied to you because everyone in the comments were praising Lupita's beauty, talent, how well spoken and sweet sounding her voice is then you come in with the negativity. Like I said I wasn't attacking you, just stating can we just enjoy this beautiful sister without the bullshit. However you feel about us black men is fine but there are other channels to snap, crackle and pop off on. We get enough from non blacks and blacks. You"re a black woman and believe it or not there are still brothers who love you. Why do you think I was on this channel. Lupita is fuckin' amazing inside and out.

[@steefervid5143]

Now listen children. Lupita is Thee Gift literally

[@noirmanoir1061]

Lupita is a straight up dime. Shes the prettiest in all of hollywood right now as far as im concerned.

[@lise891]

I don't want to diminish the importance of what Lupita is saying, but she's so gorgeous!

[@2minutetopics]

JLo looked like she was studying Lupita’s every word.

[@balue707]

Love is the answer RIGHT!? Lol

[@marisolgarcia3123]

Because Lupita is so captivating and such a good speaker

[@Killm33]

They all were.

[@mrextrodinknowledge]

Love is the answer she was

[@Selanaxfanx]

@@liljay216 who is a hoe, excuse you?

[@mauriciozumerle7207]

It is a pity that she may not receive recognition for this role due to the early release

[@Tan87ful]

It is a pity smh

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

That, plus the unfortunate fact that the Academy tends to overlook horror films and performances in horror films.

[@nox5870]

It's one of her best performances for sure.

[@folarinosibodu]

Lupita is as intelligent as she is beautiful inside and out. She just gave me some insight into performing in theatre and performing on film in a way I might not have thought about it. Also, the childhood immature person in me is proud and happy that I watched this video at the '2 view mark'. Almost first!!!

[@Tan87ful]

I appreciate everything that was said here by Lupita. She speaks nothing but the truth

[@ZandeKongo]

Soooooo happy that she's being put forward like this. Her double performance deserves recognition.

[@keepingupwithkudzai]

Lupita speaks with so much class and poise, im so focused in every word she says ❤️

[@shenyaet3350]

I respect this women. She’s soo confident and comfortable in her skin, unlike lil Kim.

[@godricthemutant]

Can't get enough of this BRILLIANCE of a human & QUEEN!!!!!!

[@owenbeharry8478]

This woman is so beautiful.

[@lavenderflowers1075]

It's good to hear a black man say that.

[@owenbeharry8478]

Lavendar Flowers feel u sis

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes, true

[@elmirseyfullayev93]

*the most beautiful

[@stephencarter744]

Owen Beharry Bruh, are you comparing her to Leslie Jones? Could you be kidding yourself........just a little? She's not ugly, but let's not over do it. She's kinda plain looking. Real talk.

[@arigrandedabom]

If you listen closely you can hear whispers of Gina Rodriguez saying “It’s ThE SaMe WItH LaTiNOs”

[@udb1987]

LMBO!!!!!! THE SHADE!!!

[@trudy_triad]

Noooo😂😂😂😂😂😂😃

[@ashleycrystal9719]

Omgggg 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RM-ec7dr]

LMAOOOO STOP💀

[@chrisez3188]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@luzoliveira9920]

Lupita is so humble, simple, talented and smart woman! What a beautiful and wise lady. Hope she gets nominated, her performance in Us was one of the greatest in ever in thriller genre.

[@nox5870]

Lupita was amazing in Us, if she gets Nominated for Leading Actress Oscar... I wouldn't even be mad, she was tremendous in Us and its one of her best performances of all time!

[@mroo4931]

This is the most diverse close up table I’ve ever seen.

[@MrChaseBlue]

melina romero unfortunately, all the non-white actresses here are on the bubble for a nomination

[@Nazaba09]

momogirl29 basically they’re going to start giving awards for minority status to prove they’re diverse, not for talent.

[@momogirl29]

@@MrChaseBlue have you seen their films? Have you seen the critical acclaim they received for their performances? People like you constantly try to make it seem that all poc are just diversity hires when countless white actors are rewarded for mediocre work all the time. The audacity to suggest that the brilliant Lupita somehow doesn't deserve to be at a table where someone as mediocrely talented as Scarlett Johansson was invited is absurd.

[@marxihart3068]

momogirl29 lupita is talented and beautifuk but scarlet’s marriage story and jojo rabbit’s acting deserve recognition as well.

[@Tan87ful]

momogirl29 exactly

[@blondiesaband]

she is so perfectly eloquent with her words i love hearing her speak

[@ll817k]

even her stuttering is elegant

[@johnsailorsgoat]

She deserves the Oscar for Us. But I doubt she'll win. Let alone get nominated.

[@AfroAngola]

She won't win BUT I HOPE SHE GETS A NOMINATION 🤞🏾

[@marxihart3068]

Wont win, i think its between rene zelweger and charlize theron who is not here at this table. A nomination will be good tho.

[@Tan87ful]

Marxi Hart Agreed

[@Digger-Nick]

Us was average at best, that overshadows the performances.

[@Bolton11]

@@Digger-Nick it's not average It talks about the ignorance of America and taking things for granted

[@brandonsaloy5635]

So insane that she's making this point across from ScarJo who is ready to take a role from whomever she can lol

[@brandonsaloy5635]

frankie cool

[@robinvolpi]

@Apagando Las Luces Wheeewww.... Please. Let. The. Church. Say. Amen.

[@danicaknight9758]

@@sushooligan exactly is the trans movie still being made since she step down

[@mfstarr1]

Danica Knight nope!

[@Monnique23]

@@sushooligan Before you write stuff like that you need to know how the business works. When they cast actors for high budget they look at who can bring the most money while fitting a role, it's not uncommon to create roles for these actos specifically aswell. I agree there should be diversity but saying that trans people would be more authentic is a bad statement. An actors job is to act they don't need to be trans to play a trans person. If you made a high budget movie you would also go for a well known actor who is guaranteed to bring sales. Also actors don't make deals they decide if they take a role or not but the deal is made by the agency. If you wanted her in your movie you would contact her agency and offer a deal then she decided if she takes the role. (RIP to non celeb actors who have to take all they get) Sometimes someone asks actors directly but even then the agency makes the deal in the end.

[@missglowing]

jenifer is looking like shes taking notes.. beautiful conversations

[@anonymousreply8660]

I really don't understand why JLo is there, there are Latinx actors who would have been a better fit

[@missglowing]

anonymous reply i think is because she's been in da game for a while .. so now she gets a seat at the table. is relative i guess

[@Zeplin_michael]

Every single year the main clip they show for their token black actress revolves her talking about diversity in Hollywood. Only black women tho, never asked as to how the other women can help just the general “how do (insert black womans name) feel about Hollywood diversity.”

[@linusfotograf]

They're taking screen time away from women of colour who just wanna talk about their work.

[@Digger-Nick]

Because no other race matters according to them lol

[@coldsuncrowfeet]

but then you would be asking why the white people are talking for black people

[@balue707]

Thank GOD Gina Rodriguez isn’t at the table for THIS topic. Lol

[@brasikoisa]

Why?

[@adagiobreeze8493]

And America Ferrera, it’s like we get it, you woke

[@sumeya1923]

Adagio Breeze she just can’t let black women be celebrated or considered..its always “no, BUT”😭😂

[@gielishaful]

2:04 daaaaamn shots fired!!! 🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@nancyismyname]

The irony of having a roundtable discussion on diversity and including Scarlett Johansson. The jokes just write themselves....

[@fannycelaya]

This specific video is about diversity because that is what Lupita chose to talk about. But each actress talked about something else. Check the other clips👍🏻

[@NellieKAdaba]

@REVIEWERtm 👍

[@Digger-Nick]

@lwandile dube Michael Jackson turned into a full on white dude and that was ok. Stuff is only bad if a black person is offended.

[@marysophy3665]

Hugh Jass ever heard of Vitiligo? Your comment is The most ignorant comment ever

[@nancyismyname]

Hugh Jass Imagine this being your contribution.

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

Is the entire Drama Actresses’ Roundtable uploaded already? I can’t wait to watch the whole thing!

[@hajj9722]

How can someone be so gorgeous, intelligent and eloquent. I love this woman.

[@galaxylucia1898]

She look like a QUEEN in this thumbnail. Woooooooooow

[@arlington4508]

Lupita is the most classy one at the table.

[@estadoagridulce]

my girl, i love her, i’m so happy for her.

[@Thembanimkhz]

Goddess! So intelligent. So beautiful. So refined. So tactful in how she answering questions. Class act!

[@stephaniec4114]

This table is STACKED 🔥

[@shesawmyparty]

They strategically didn't show the Tree's face when Lupita was talking about diversity. LOL

[@WitchlightNW]

I was looking for at least one comment that would mention that 😂😂😂

[@eskayh7734]

LMFAO come through with the well-earned nickname!!!!!!

[@ZandeKongo]

1:45 "People shouldn't be trends". The lack of self awareness. 🤣

[@_Diaryofwealth]

She was so not confident here

[@peacegurl37ify]

I know Awkwafina of all people did not just say that people shouldn’t be trends. Girl....

[@Tan87ful]

Well she was right though but sadly people who are certain races do end up being trends

[@maiyaturner8978]

Nella J the reason why she said that though is because Awkwafina has been accused in the past of basically using black women stereotypes to promote her career in rap.

[@peacegurl37ify]

Maiya Turner yep and you see that her blaccent is pretty much gone during this interview too

[@nancyismyname]

Nella J In Crazy Rich Asians, she played the fiesty, rambunctious, vibrant role, often labeled as “ghetto, around-the-way girl” for Black Women in Hollywood.

[@liljay216]

Why you hating on an Asian

[@daviddavis7959]

The women appear jealous or threatened by lupitas articulation and intelligence. They feel my gosh all i have is the looks but i wish i was as intelligent and articulate as lupita who expresses herself with clarity and deep sense of introspection which many of them on that table dont have. They are like how did this dark skin African girl take America by storm, be so intelligent and speak better than us with all the opportunities we have had. Lupita makes them look small because many of them lets be honest they would not be where they are if it were not from knowing someone in holly wood or some connection to the powers that be but for Lupita she has everything going against her in a very white field whereby beauty is everything and knowing who is who to get a movie is crucial. Lupita comes out of nowhere , with a funny name, from africa and wins an Oscar on her first movie which has never been done and gets to play in iconic movies like star wars and a main feature role in a big movie like black panther in such a short period. Just reminds me of Obama. A Skinny guy from nowhere, with a funny name becomes president of America. Both with Kenyan roots.

[@C2G2]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LUPITA’S STYLE SHE IS SO RADIANT!! 😊🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🏿😘😘 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@wtsx653]

There is something about Lupita. Shes intelligent and so remarkably beautiful. Just in the way she carries herself, she's definitely unforgettable. But I think she's right. Hollywood has gotten a little bit more diverse but "diversity and inclusion" doesn't mean everyone gets paid the same. And thats not just in Hollywood, you find that across industries in America.

[@ThomasBryant]

I just have to say, Lupita has such a beautiful mind, hyper intelligent and grounded... inside and out! So incredibly talented. One of my top 10 actors to date.

[@patriciacruz208]

She is such a talented young lady+++ That ALAIA gown looks amazing on her!!!

[@user-hg4bg6jv1n]

Her skin!!! Omg!!!! Flawless

[@wvanderwahl]

Stunning assortment of diverse, intelligent, talented and elegant actresses yet all different.

[@oday.7237]

I love this lady. Very eloquent. Will love to see lupita and Tiffany haddish in a movie.

[@MariaSilva-xl2kq]

She is SOOO elegant!!

[@aamnahere6250]

J. LO and Scarlett Johansson do not even belong on the same level of excellence that Lupita has achieved. No, I am not dissing them but I cannot respect either of these women because they only promote 'woke' movements when they're popular in Hollywood and good for their PR while actors like Lupita do not pretend to be someone they aren't. She speaks so eloquently for the black community but I bet she has the class to never throw any other marginalized community under the bus either. Can't say the same about J.LO and Scarlett.

[@vxcky6170]

lmao this shows me you dont know the first thing about scarlett

[@beulahboi]

Us was done so well. It was the first movie that felt accessible to me as far as Lupita's talent. She won me over. it was not easy to make that role grounded and not hokey.

[@keishasessler5724]

I love jlo but I see a bit of jealousy, just a tiny bit. She was so zoomed into lupita she didn't even notice her face and the cam. Did something happen? Is lupita seen as a threat? You know lupita speaks Spanish too right? I don't know, I have always seen jlo as sweet and kind, but here in lupita's shot she seems almost scary. My inquiring is harmless, I'm always saying what I am thinking. I looove Lupita!!!!

[@williemitchell3134]

JLo thought she would be the only woman of color bringing fireceness to the table. When Lupita is in the room, she owns it naturally!

[@daviddavis7959]

JLo is intimidated by lupitas intelligence. she is like saying in her head i have the looks but i wish i was as intelligent and articulate as lupita. Thats what i see

[@keishasessler5724]

@@daviddavis7959 Although jlo is beautiful, Lupita has the looks and the brains.

[@keishasessler5724]

@Chocolate Queen I Love Mexico! It's like a dream there. That country is so Beautiful! And the people so warm. Don't even get me started on the food... Missing Mexico...

[@keishasessler5724]

@Chocolate Queen Really what part of Mexico did you visit?

[@VeeLondon1449]

2:22 Jennifer’s like thinking 💭 Nope do not understand that question. Afraid, intimidated!?! I’m gonna zone out for a couple mins and think about dinner, I’ll be back 💭 😂

[@sheriffbeko937]

Her beauty flatter me and looks always gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@aaronjanlistanco]

Again Lupita Nyong'o are stars two film this year Us ans Little Monster

[@sandothemando8924]

Lupita was wonderful in Little Monsters and she fit the role so perfectly. She's gone Aussie for that movie!

[@russelfurtado7206]

LUPYTAAAAAA I love you ❤️❤️

[@urietrench7536]

*Lupita

[@nellymaina4494]

I think he knows..

[@ken4722]

I feel like on these round tables you have to act as smart as possible

[@sangredelangel]

Scarlet should’ve been asked a similar question. Would’ve been interesting for her to articulate her right to play any tree in front of actors of color. Having two opposing ideals on the table makes for a more compelling discussion.

[@LuvlyKonceps]

Where's the full roundtable talk???

[@cetossa]

bravo Lupita : tu es si classe à ton jeune âge, et tu prouves que tu es vraiment la compatriote du président BO (i live in France please) !

[@purnimamanhas6441]

Lupita is so beautiful i love the she carry herself 😍😘

[@Jel0XD]

God...sometimes i forget to close my mouth when it drops. Shes so elegant

[@ramonaflowers2813]

Did you all watch Little Monsters she was brilliant in that

[@damiarto]

She has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard

[@jacewoods411]

There's also Gugu and Nathalie Emmanuel as well 🤔💯👏

[@MiloDCampos]

She's amazing...

[@thalia9789]

0:16 "Directors like that" Girl, just say black. It's not a bad word lmaooo

[@ALiQMuRShED]

Those who have not seen 'Little Monsters' need to do so asap!

[@elisabethedokwe7488]

Why isn’t the full one being posted!!!!!!!!!! I need the full one !!

[@moviereelness7527]

i love that this table is actually diverse. ppl say "diversity" and it just means "black". here we get to see asian-american, hispanic-american, European-american, african-american. i hope all types of ppl get to have more opportunity in hollywood

[@1funkyflyguy]

And an African because Lupita is not American, it must be stated.

[@moviereelness7527]

@@1funkyflyguy o my bad. i thought she was an american citizen. Thanks for correcting me ! :)

[@nancyismyname]

ChimneySweep07 She’s actually from Kenya (ethnicity), but was raised in Mexico (nationality).

[@nancyismyname]

Diversity never just means “black”, unless you’re White, heteronormative.

[@moviereelness7527]

@@nancyismyname i mean for hollywood. they think that putting a black person in a movie or in an oscar nomination they get "diversity points". when they should really be putting the effort to represent all races, genders and sexualities.

[@sishasfaith]

She’s so stunning

[@ndo533]

Jlos face is stoic af everytime Lupita speaks. Dafuq is her problem

[@Nazaba09]

Nd O JLo been diverse since 1997. Lupita just got here.

[@brandonsosa9206]

i think JLo's actually paying attention to Lupita's words, hearing her out, and letting it register... lets stop pitting women against each other! it's about to be 2020 it's old

[@VerdeLane]

Her face is so botoxed and filled. She always looks like that.

[@VerdeLane]

@@Nazaba09 Do you know the meaning of diverse? Also, Lupita was 14 yrs old in 1997. Four years away from entering Yale.

[@Tan87ful]

Brandon Sosa exactly. Son She is just listening. People like to find drama and conflict where there is none

[@vamps_rock]

1:58 "when it's just the norm"... just like life. So very true. Also, only 19 comments so far yet so much willful ignorance... or is it deliberate trolling? Who knows.

[@Tan87ful]

Exactly 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

💜 Lupita...

[@AndresMorenov]

In addition to being an extremely talented woman, I am too intrigued by the level of attention that her classmates give her

[@s.a.9071]

Lupita looks gorgeous!!!

[@princessjess2915]

Where is the whole conversation?

[@Ldizzil5000]

She's so dark and beautiful 😍

[@Difund]

Lupita is Beauty elegance and class personified.

[@MrAllysonn]

Brilliant 🖤

[@gothgod10]

Lupita, YOU BEAUTY 😩

[@pedroaugustopinheiro]

Omg add Charlize and we have our best actress line up Please academy give Saoirse Ronan an Amy Adams treatment this time, she doesn’t have to be nominated for everything she does (love both)

[@richfictionfighter]

The Academy doesn't run these roundtables, it's the Hollywood reporter

[@johntheX]

@lwandile dube go back to your cave

[@jessica5497]

Cate Blanchett*

[@ngametuasmith495]

I have a HUGE CRUSH on Lupita Nyong'o

[@alphaville257]

She's a goddess even a baby can see that

[@Project862006]

happy lupita put some respect on film editors there have been several cases where the editor essentially made the actors career

[@alphaville257]

Most beautiful black woman on earth

[@herserendipitylofi]

Classy

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

I can't find the full episode 😭😩

[@amandablose3310]

She is so smart.. Lupita that is

[@enjoliflynn]

where can we find the full episode of this roundtable? anybody know?

[@thesmileyeffect]

Enjoli Flynn it will come out closer to awards season.

[@17dido]

January 12

[@maurieguya8297]

Jlo seems like a good listener..I like that

[@Alexia13]

I love her (Lupita), she is so beautiful and intelligent