Lupita declared world’s most beautiful woman
Actress Lupita Nyong'o after she was named the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role award for '12 Years a Slave' onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014. The Oscar winner and Yale graduate had been rumoured to be under consideration for a role in the film. PHOTO/AFP
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- This endorsement by People, a weekly magazine published in the US that has a circulation of over 40 million, is the latest accolade for the star who has been making waves in Hollywood for her beauty and style as well as her presence and acting skills.
People magazine has declared Kenya’s Lupita Nyong’o the world’s most beautiful woman of 2014.
Lupita, who bagged and Oscar award for best supporting actress for her role in 12 years a slave, will grace the cover of this week’s issue of the magazine.
In its list of 50 world’s beautiful women, Lupita beats seasoned actresses and artistes among them Scandal’s Kerry Washington who also starred in a slavery era drama Django Unchained and musician Pink who came in 10th and 5th respectively.
Stacy Kiebler who was famous for dating George Clooney, Hollywood’s most famous bachelor was eighth.
This endorsement by People, a weekly magazine published in the US that has a circulation of over 40 million, is the latest accolade for the star who has been making waves in Hollywood for her beauty and style as well as her presence and acting skills.
People.com says that the actress was excited to be on the magazine's cover especially for girls who'd be inspired by it.
"It was exciting and just a major, major compliment," the 31-year-old said." I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen."
Lupita who is one of the faces of Lancome and has taken part in a miu miu campaign for its spring collection, has paid tribute to Alek Wek for being a major inspiration in embracing her African beauty.
