Lupita Nyong'o on ABC's "The View"

[@margholtz]

Lupita is a fresh breath of air in Hollywood. She carries that warm natural beautiful African spirit!

[@iracquel19]

I give up, Lupita is unbelievably stunning, elegant, gorgeous....all that in one package....I give up trying if someone else has already achieved that so effortlessly.....#stunned by stunning human... :)

[@sarahharper21]

No WEAVE, no skin lightner and still Soooo ridiculously gorgeous! Teach them other black women in Hollywood Lupita!

[@Gabyevo]

She is SO beautiful like i can' even focus on whatever she's saying, damn gorgeous !!

[@konczk]

Gotta love Kenyan girls... I've never met one who wasn't absolutely delightful, warmhearted and genuine. Lupita's just like that.

[@w.mtrainbus251]

that went straight to my heart🙌

[@Babyskitt]

That damn Sherri put it out there! "You are so beautiful, girl!" Lol I could not stop laughing.

[@Babyskitt]

westherie First of all. I did not call her ugly. I was agreeing with Sherri. The reason it was so funny to me was because Sherri was entranced by her. She was staring like she had to hurry up and put it out there that Lupita is beautiful. SO if you could keep the nasty comments to yourself I am very grateful. Second, BLACK PEOPLE LIKE ME are not steeped in shit. All Black people are beautiful in my eyes because we have been through so much shit that can top anything. Also thanks for the comment because I love my size, and color. Now keep your ignorance to yourself instead of posting as a blue colored face on my comment.

[@Babyskitt]

westherie ALSO. Before you assumed I was dissing Lupita, you could have looked me up on my tumblr: carsonsstorm.tumblr and saw that I love her and reblog things that shows off her gorgeousness. She is an amazing human being and I should not have to explain myself to you, especially for your ignorance.

[@Babyskitt]

Thank you. Your apology and understanding was all I needed.

[@sangreafrolatino]

you're beautiful yourself.. and being overweight or underweight wouldn't change that.. that comment was damn uncalled for

[@Babyskitt]

Oh gosh! Thank you so much for the compliment. The comment didn't really bother me, because everyone is allowed to post their opinions. I really hated I had to explain myself but it's all good. It was a big mistake. Once again thank you for the compliment, being able to say something so nice makes you a beautiful individual yourself!

[@lrstaples]

I love the fact that African actors played these roles. This is so very historically correct As the real people would have been only one or two generations out of Africa.

[@rassledassle82]

That's so true! I didn't even think about that - good point!

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

Good observation. Right on the money.

[@vegan4846]

....and than OPRAH, of all people, OPRAH runs off and takes part in THE BUTLER. Times haven't changed in Hollywood by your people because, hey, they keep taking part.

[@ShyWayne180]

Gosh, she's so freaking beautiful.

[@2dasimmons]

Lupita's skin is just spectacular! What a beautiful complexion and LOVE the short hair. Very stylish. I wish more beautiful women would wear shorter hairstyles that really highlight the face. Hopefully we'll see more actresses like this. Stunning.

[@caramelspice7244]

Chiwetel is such an underrated actor, he deserves to be recognized way more for his talent. I absolutely loved him in American Gangster, among other movies.

[@hassanilahi909]

He gave one of the best performances I've ever seen in "12 Years a Slave". Now, that I think about it, I actually would have been happier if Chiwetel won the Oscar over McConaughey, even though McConaughey absolutely blew me away...

[@l.a.y.l.e.y]

Beautiful people Lupita and Chiwetel omg... Brilliant actors

[@dignan1000]

she is so beautiful, he skin is flawless.

[@deserticus18]

Lupita made me think a lot, being so beautiful and perfect..... maybe there is a God after all.

[@Somaphia]

well said lad

[@HarryItie]

Lupita Nyong'o... Breaking the West's stereotype about Africans, one interview at a time... I LOVE YA!!!

[@timmyreg]

And black women in general.

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

timmyreg Unfortunately not black women in general. I'm being honest here. This is the truth. Young Black America women need to take a long hard look at this young lady. No weave, no ebonic's, no kids, and she stayed in school. The world is her oyster now. Obviously not everyone has the talent or drive to be an actress, but we're all born with our own gifts. Find yours, and apply yourself.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes!

[@Grayson1696]

peoplebeforeprofit In the meantime, you are generalizing just as much as timmyreg. Do you know EVERY young Black woman living in America? Yet, you're placing all young Black American women in the same narrow, derogatory box.

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

Sonya Gray Ok, let me put it this way. The young African American women who waste money they don't have on weave's, speak ebonic's, are having kids as teenagers with no man in the picture, and are drppping out of high school need to take a long hard look at this young lady. How's that?

[@rassledassle82]

Such a breathtakingly beautiful woman.

[@TheMichboa]

Lupita is so stunning!

[@Grayson1696]

Lupita is intelligent, breathtaking and simply STUNNING! Glad she's part of the HUMAN race.

[@TrishisFlabbergasted]

I cannot wait to see this movie. Lupita is such a beautiful person. And Chiwetel Ejiofor, just from watching the clip ... such power in his performance.

[@CabhanListis]

I love these two magnificent actors.

[@TheJellybeanforever]

I love the way she has represented africans so well in this brief video strong yet highly mannered, talented and full of raw beauty. I'm Kenyan myself and i attend the high school she used to attend and she has given me enough motivation to work as hard as she did. Im super proud of this stunning queen, and so is Kenya. She is the definition of a celebrity, a form of inspiration. I love you Lupita x

[@annacoribioanna]

Lupita Nyong'o (born 1983) is a Mexican born actress

[@Miidi8787]

She is so poised and eloquent. Love Lupita.

[@nickjmort]

I love Lupita. She's so full of joy and seems like she actually loves what she does, she's amazing and beautiful.

[@msichana3638]

Proud to be Kenyan like Lupita. She's an inspiration to us all!

[@jrk375]

msafi

[@SolomoniROX]

As a white person, she's honestly the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. She's classy, poised, and very poised. Her smile makes me melt.

[@duke759]

thanks for your white seal of approval :P

[@Naamy19X9]

Duke Nielsen hahah

[@slytheron]

What you're seeing is a feminine woman, she's not as masculine like those women on the view. She was raised in Africa in a stable and loving family where men are still men and women still women, not like the U.S. where everyone is confused.

[@slytheron]

Being feminine has nothing to do with weight, it has all to do with attitude. She's a lady through and through and few women these days fit that description. The term "lady" has completely lost it's meaning. It should never be used interchangeably with "woman". All ladies are women but not all women are ladies.

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

slytheron Agreed!

[@smartguy7169]

Indeed she's so gorgeous!

[@amycrane4766]

wow she makes Kenya proud she is the daughter of our Health Minister Anyang Nyongo in Kenya Your talent is great.

[@msichana3638]

Actually, he's no longer the health Minister.

[@amycrane4766]

I know

[@amycrane4766]

woieeee

[@MrJoker3571]

If White Americans were involved with the direction and/or writing, I don't think it would have been as emotional and powerful as it is now.

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

Couldn't have said it better myself sir. I totally agree with that statement!

[@afriacanotacountrynoit2880]

and both ate Africans..Nigeria( chiwetel) and Kenya.(lupita)

[@pricefamily24able]

I'm on my lupita nyongo where she from exactly every dress she wears is so flawless she really know how to work the red carpet.

[@alexperez8318]

Rita Lilly,, I agree with your comment below. Lupita is smart , classy ,, educated and powerful. Pure perfection on how a lady should express her self. Cheers from California.

[@thegreatone773]

Chewitel and Lupita! Fabulous actors. Highly skilled.

[@sandysunrise9618]

Beautiful, Educated, Elegant, Powerful, and Classy!

[@ahotsfashion]

C.E was visibly moved by Whoopi´s praise. When a great icon compliments you, you KNOW you arrived. & Lupita was awesome as usual. :D

[@racc72]

A woman does something, whatever it is, and we are compelled to comment on her physical appearance. In addition to that, it's fascinating how many times people comment on beautiful she is. Having to bring attention to it reflects the fact that we don't normally consider a woman who looks like her to be beautiful and we're surprised by it. However lovely it is to express the truth of her beauty, we should still question why we have to keep pointing it out.

[@hazeddon]

I think you're over thinking it a little. The same thing happened with Henry Cavill when he was promoting man of steel because he's a very attractive guy. People constantly comment on how beautiful she is because she's exceptionally beauty. Least people keep commenting on how good of a performance she gave, Henry pretty much only ever gets complimented on how he looks.

[@msv365]

hazeddon You're absolutely right. Her work was stellar in the movie, and no one's refuting that she's talented. However, her beauty is exceptional. It'd be impossible to look at her and not comment on her beauty.

[@moood47]

msv365 I think its a combination of her beauty and the way she carries herself, there are people who could look like her but dont have her grace.

[@Nendirmwa]

lupita and chiwetel are both so gorgeous and well-spoken

[@nassmettes1856]

So talented and so gorgeous, refreshingly honest.

[@eugenenganga5936]

An epitome of black beauty. Lupita is worldwide!!! am honoured she represents Kenya boldly.. roots are not where u were born but where you call home... keep up Lupita....

[@GILady86]

Lupita is so beautiful, inside and out.

[@jrramos0730]

She is both beautiful and talented, who cares where she was born or raised.

[@cubox1979]

I really like Lupita. She´s a good actress!!! Go girl!!!

[@alphaville257]

Most beautiful black woman I have set my eyes on perfect skin tone I was telling you African women are the true beauty of the world

[@antmlova1]

Saw the movie. Great acting from both. But when is Hollywood going to start making roles for black Actors apart from maids, butlers and slaves? I'm sorry there are so many different stories to tell!

[@ida5067]

very true. we are slowly progressing though. years ago these movies would not have been made

[@mpenny226]

They will make these stories if they think that we will support it (we meaning everybody) Hollywood is still a business.

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

***** You haven't seen the movie. Make a statement like "no white man can tell me about the history of my people, for one" THE DIRECTOR IS A BLACK MAN!!!!!. So ignorant, wake up!

[@peoplebeforeprofit]

***** Lincoln, Django, the Help. Yes, white men directed those works. But have you seen Fruitville, Mother of George, Restless City, or Pariah. Clearly not. Or you wouldn't be talking such myopic nonsense. This is a great time for Black Directors, Actors. Do your research, and enjoy some of it. Google the above mentioned. Far from picking a fight, In simply annoyed at black people directly or inadvertently spouting negativity towards what is clearly a Master work from a Black Master filmmaker,

[@kambibolongo7530]

***** Well, if you think Hollywood will give blacks some movie roles on a silver plate then you will wait for a long long time! You better start telling your own stories instead of waiting for Hollywood to do it for you. Twelve Years A Slave is not even a Hollywood movie, otherwise director Steve McQueen would not have had the freedom to narrate this true story the way he did it in the movie. Hollywood would have tremendously diluted it if not drastically changed the narrative to create heroes out of the slave masters! And by the way the fact that Steve McQueen and all the lead actors in this movie nominated for Oscar (Chiwetel, Lupita and Michael) are non Americans, speaks volumes in contrast with what comes out of Hollywood! Only a non American is capable of unearthing this important piece of history and making it into a realistic movie.

[@forealpat397]

Strong acting in all her movies. LN I like. FREE artist

[@bluegalant]

Never realized it before but Lupita hss a great walk!

[@keezeia4108]

Proud of lupita, rep kenya to the fullest!

[@Eddieking]

She was born in Mexico, you stupid bitch. She's MEXICAN!

[@victryismin89]

Eddie King You're a fucking idiot.

[@victryismin89]

No.

[@catheryneespinosa647]

***** Lol, no, you're the dipshit. Her name is Lupita because her parents were following the Kenyan tradition to name your child after something happening that specific day. And since she was born in Mexico, her father (whose name is Peter) did a nice play on the word "Lupita" for Mexico and "lu" which in Kenyan means "follow" and a play on his name "Peter", so to also mean "follow Peter". She never claims to be Mexican, always Kenyan and proud. She only spent 6 months of her infance in mexico because moving back to Kenya and growing up there until 16. Stop trying to claim her because you have nothing else to be proud of. Dipshit. Bet you can't even pronounce her last name! Lol

[@victryismin89]

Catheryne Espinosa Well said. One correction though: there is no such language as "Kenyan." They do speak Ma and Swahili there though.

[@sunnyyears8861]

Im straight as an arrow but damn Lupita is hot!!!!!

[@thecatwhisper45]

I love her soo much go LUPITA !!1

[@milyunkhalid1568]

oscar for lupita

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

Lupita,you are sooo beautiful and I love you....

[@starsweeper11]

this would have been a much better interview if they had let Whoopi speak more -- she was the lead in The Color Purple for goodness sakes -- think of all the interesting areas this interview cd have explored!

[@sunnyyears8861]

Yes I agree. Lupita herself in another interview said that Whoopi in Colour Purple was a great influence as it was then she realised that a woman of clour could actually do it.

[@NellieKAdaba]

That is true, the Color Purple was great. Whoopi is my fav.

[@Icelay4ever]

Hopefully they get Lupita to guest co-host!

[@Michael-xi9nb]

That woman couldn't even get the name Northup right.

[@elipatisam6416]

Beautiful

[@oprahkamupere9761]

Lupita is so beautiful

[@mannydom2554]

She is a beautiful girl. WOW!

[@remyazharyyosef8781]

I thought Lupita is a model. I didn't know she was from Yale. That's hot!

[@Puertorrican1969]

I love Lupita

[@robertmseaman]

Let's not forget that Lupita is a Mexican citizen....Latin community love her..

[@chocolate001able]

DAYUM!!! Lupita is so poised.

[@nadylove88]

She went to Yale woow I am impressed n it is good to see a child of Africa make it this way...

[@afriacanotacountrynoit2880]

so usually africans don't make it...I hope is not a misinterpretation on my side.

[@Kdkollections_]

I love ❤️ her @Lupita

[@mazzy846]

Good Luck Chiwetel & Lupita.

[@edwardlittle5575]

The oscar goes to......

[@witchplease9695]

If I looked like her I wouldn't have to lighten my skin lol, she's so gorgeous it makes me want to cry

[@lv00859]

I am absolutely crushed on this woman.

[@lizlix4702]

kip up gal. u r a mentor to many!!!!!!!

[@reginaanim8287]

Well done lupita a true star

[@lindabux7410]

If her parents are Kenyan, she is Kenyan, in spite of where she was born. Since she is the child of a representative both in Kenya and now a Senator in the US, I hardly think she would have ended up a child soldier. She is both endearing and articulate.

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

Her father is not a senator in the US, he is a senator in Kenya. Lupita is a Mexican born Kenyan. Which means she was born in Mexico of Kenyan parents and grew up in Kenya.

[@lindabux7410]

Ok still not going to wind up a child soldier, as offensive comments by someone else suggested. That was the only point I was trying to make.

[@WIXII_CUSUB]

she is beautifull

[@isolatedpeople]

Lupita,you're smart girl.

[@lycyjeri9095]

They say she is Mexican and others say she is Kenyan. The fact is, it is her fame which she worked hard for that made her famous, so who cares what nationality she is. She is a true actor and the film 12years.... proves who she is ;).

[@marvinmelhorn2516]

Lupita was only born in Mexico while her parents were there, but she moved back to Kenya shortly thereafter and it was there that she was born.

[@neox9369]

If you think she is Mexican seek help. You can be born and raised anywhere regardless of your native originality. She is very clearly an African women, Kenyan and like any other successful talented person of African descent people like to deny their affiliation. Its just really ridiculous when someone is non-European and brilliant, successful,a trendsetter, theyre no longer "Black", "African". Just shows how confused and brainwashed we are as a society in 2015.

[@kytcyra]

Am proud to be a kenyan...kip shinning lupita

[@Igbomayor]

I am proud to be Nigerian keep shinning Chiwetel

[@ncba]

jiggar22 Chiwetel is British. Born and raised.

[@Igbomayor]

Nganga Zack Chiwetel was born in Nigeria raised in Britain he is Nigerian/British not only that his family Ejiofor is from my tribe igbo tribe. he still have cousin living in south east of Nigeria.

[@Igbomayor]

Nganga Zack If you doubt me do some some research.

[@ncba]

jiggar22 I do know his family is nigerian. was just messing around

[@OlayinkaAwofodu]

Chiwetel is to Nigeria As Lupita is to Kenya...Capisci!...lol

[@nicolebonetti8467]

She was just born in Mexico... but she was raised in Kenya... you can even tell her Kenyan accent so why is Eddy King making such a big deal about it? My brother, for example, was born in Venezuela but my mkm and his dad are Dominican. My mom just happened to be in Venezuela when she gave birth to him and he has grown up in the Dominican Republic his entire life and never went back to Venezuela... so if he represents what he has know his entire life, it would be the Dominican Republic and not Venezuela altho he always mentions where he was born. Your comment just proves how ignorant you are. Sorry for pointing that out but it looks bad!!!

[@BossyBee08]

Finally someone with some logic and common sense! Bravo!

[@nicolebonetti8467]

BossyBee08 thanks 😁

[@neox9369]

The sheer ignorance of people today is baffling. To even glance at her and diverge anything but a beautiful gorgeous organic African women with deep roots is just silly. People these days smh

[@neox9369]

People are forgetting none of us are original settlers. Goes for America, the islands ,Jamaica, Puerto Rico, South America, Parts of Africa, Uk, Domicans,etc. Due to integrating and slavery most continence and nations have divergence of races. People also are forgetting being born somewhere doesn't make you an original or indigenous to that culture or place. America is a PRIME example of a land NONE of us originated from.

[@HGsoul4ever]

Lupita is beautiful, though.

[@YoureLocalTrav]

Wow Lupita u r a definition of a true kenyan woman , we r Go getters, Team lupita to the Fullest!

[@TheLegendUTube]

Stop fighting about her nationality. She said "I'm Mexican and Kenyan at the same time," she said, according to El Mañana. "I've seen the quarrels over my nationality, but I'm Kenyan and Mexican at the same time. So again, I am Mexican-Kenyan and I am fascinated by carne asada tacos." So there you have it.

[@missogega9476]

lupita you representing Kenya well

[@jadastrong7882]

I think the best and most touching part of the movie is when Patsy tells Solomon to kill her and that she believes he's the only one who could do it. The emotion and detail was just so real. I hate that solomon didn't take her with him or go back to get her. I know her life was hell after he left. Poor baby.

[@ZandeKongo]

He couldn't really take her with him, because she was basically (for lack of better term) Epps' property. It's sad that there's no account of what happened to her after Solomon left.

[@dahlia6446]

"YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL GIRL" 😂 I was thinking the same thing

[@dennismwai5434]

thats our kenyan GO GIRL

[@businesseast]

She Kicks Ass..!

[@mbm9907]

Black is beautiful!

[@kahliljibran8204]

lupita is so damn beautiful... it makes my eyes water looking at her... and my mouth XD lol

[@giggles2302]

12 Years a Slave.... it's not 12 Years AS a Slave.... Sherri, next time, please get it right. Do the movie and everyone involved in it the honor of getting the title correct.

[@abreezy629]

she's just ugh ! Breathetaking

[@sheryl9568]

She was raped . She was not his mistress. Sherry do better

[@mspinkytee]

Go research the meaning of mistress. Now you do better.

[@aaww6125]

Leelee Diaz u

[@janine1733]

Why is everyone allowing one person to dominate a forum which should be for discussing the actors/film/appearances on The View?

[@PurushaDesa]

"Noo moovie, 12 Years a Slave!" Could there be a less appropriate tone for that film? "Steven Spielberg's noo blockbuster, Schindler's List!"

[@elody30]

Whoopie tried it asking them if they new about slavery!!!Really girl..EVERYBODY knows..

[@RobertKekuna]

Did you actually listen to the entire question, and their answers? This is not about whether you know slavery existed, it's about the unique nature and details of American slavery that the actors had to portray.

[@AnGeLoUs07]

Robert Kekuna #Word

[@elody30]

The way she formulated the question was different than their answers.

[@SunyiSideUp]

She was asking if they were aware of the nature of American slavery, because while the slave trade was international, slavery was different in different parts of the world. American slavery was particularly brutal, although the idea that you can own another human being is brutal and violent in itself. But, yes, Whoopi's question was relevant. Because even within the Americas, slavery was different. For instance, in the Caribbean, or in South America, the nature of slavery was different than in the US. As was the nature of slavery in the UK. What we learned in textbooks in elementary, middle, and high school was the very cleaned-up, sugar-coated version, and doesn't even really explain that slavery wasn't One Size Fits All around the world.

[@RichTake]

Robert Kekuna Exactly! I'm from the West Indies/Caribbean and there was a sense of slavery in my country, but it wasn't to the extent of American racism. It was just simply more of segregation than cruelty

[@jesusisapisces]

Gosh Chiwitel looks rough. Lupita on the other hand looks like - a Goddess as per usual.

[@cletisbrown2909]

Love 😘😘😘love

[@AcademyAwardsPerson]

That Sherri always gets things wrong. "12 Years as a Slave"? Really?

[@carlisaburt6348]

She was just trying to make it work grammatically! LOL

[@sweetzbaby1]

I believe the correct word I was trying to say was "startled" by her when she walked out. (Correction for nasty people who might interpret "jerk" into something else) She's Absolutely breathtaking.

[@Universaltwa]

thrown away completely

[@nerdybudsXx]

Lupita is the walking example of africans from other countries and then africans in america. Such a big difference and some what embarrassing to say tbh

[@BuffyunaTV]

lol don't be so had on Africans in america, yeah alot of them have really ignorant attitudes towards american blacks, but they still have great work ethics and do great in school just like Asians who come to america or what have you.

[@ThaDreamer18]

TF is 'Africans in America', do you mean black Americans? Because if so, I'd hate to break it to you that black Americans are not in fact 'Africans in America', they are no more that than whites are 'Europeans in America'. All are simply Americans! True Africans in America are those born in or are nationals of African countries who have recently voluntarily migrated there for residence or work such as LN. Thus, using your words, LN is both an African from another country and and African in America - they are not mutually exclusive.

[@BuffyunaTV]

Um clearly I meant African immigrants who come to America. Otherwise why would I say that Africans in America have negative attitudes towards black Americans? Reading is fundamental yall.

[@ThaDreamer18]

BuffyunaTV you're right, reading is fundamental. I have no idea why I lost my shit in that manner. wow. My bad :/ haha

[@eanhudson2056]

She was born rich, why can't people be smart enough. That's the reason of the difference.

[@mona9364]

جميلة جميلة جميلةةةةةةةةةةةةةةةةةة يخرب بيتها جميلة

[@kaophillips1600]

didn't he play in 4 brothers

[@AravindVel]

Jessy Ventura?

[@kambibolongo7530]

I know! :)

[@4daluvofnikki]

When I was in the theater watching this movie and Lupita's character Patsy first came on screen. The first thing I thought was she is so pretty and she wasnt' wearing any makeup. I could so see why her Slave master would be smitten with her. But during those times it would be more like lusting after her. Now I know that the real Patsy probably didn't look like Lupita but she could have been just as pretty.

[@gabriell16bishop]

She got robbed at the Golden Globes.

[@chineugona1655]

He was in salt wow didnt notice him at all...