Lupita Nyong'o Celebrates Marie Claire May Cover Stars

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West Hollywood, California - Thirty one year old actress Lupita Nyong'o looked flawless in a white dress and high heels as she stepped out on a Tuesday night to celebrate Marie Claire May cover stars held on April 8, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o born March 1, 1983 is a Kenyan-Mexican actress, film and music video director. After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga (2009). Also in 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film In My Genes.

Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama, followed by her first feature film role in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013). Her role in the film was widely acclaimed, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among numerous other awards and nominations.