Lupita Nyong'o says she was offered more slave roles even after her Oscar win; 'I'm not a theory; I'm an actual person'
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o revealed that despite her Academy Award for '12 Years a Slave', she was primarily offered similar slave roles. She faced doubts about her career's longevity but remains committed to challenging stereotypes of Africans in cinema. Nyong'o prioritizes authentic portrayals over perpetuating expected narratives, even if it means fewer roles.
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o revealed that despite her Academy Award for '12 Years a Slave', she was primarily offered similar slave roles. She faced doubts about her career's longevity but remains committed to challenging stereotypes of Africans in cinema. Nyong'o prioritizes authentic portrayals over perpetuating expected narratives, even if it means fewer roles.
