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Lupita Nyong'o Says She Has 50 Fibroids—Including One The Size of an Orange
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Lupita Nyong’o Says She Has Over 50 Fibroids — Including One the ‘Size of an Orange’

The Oscar winner reflects on her 2014 surgery, her largest fibroid 'the size of an orange,' and the difficult decisions she’s now facing.

Elon Musk Slammed for Criticizing Lupita Nyong'o Rumored Casting in 'The Odyssey'
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Elon Musk Slammed Over Comments on Lupita Nyong’o’s Rumored ‘Odyssey’ Role

As Lupita Nyong’o’s potential Helen of Troy role circulates online, critics push back on Musk’s claim that Nolan ‘lost his integrity.’

A desert scene with a helmeted figure in armor kneeling in the sand, surrounded by scattered objects and rocks, under a clear sky.
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'The Odyssey' Starring Matt Damon: Watch New Trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Follow-Up

Nolan's IMAX-shot take on the Homer epic hits theaters in July.

Lupita Nyong'o poses at an event, wearing a black outfit with a white, star-shaped collar and earrings, against a dark background.
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Lupita Nyong’o Says She Was Offered More Slave Roles After Oscar Win for ‘12 Years a Slave’

Nyong’o says post-Oscar scripts tried to box her into slavery roles, sparking renewed calls for industry change.

Mark Elibert162 days ago
Three people smiling at an event. Zohran Mamdani alongside another actor and Lupita Nyong'o.
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Lupita Nyong'o Recalls Working With Zohran Mamdani on 'Queen of Katwe,' Shares Avid Endorsement

She said that whether working on the film set or in politics, he's proven to be "an incredibly talented and productive person."

Joe Price187 days ago
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Lupita Nyong'o & Mandy Moore Team Up To Fight For Women's Health Research on Capitol Hill
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Lupita Nyong'o and Mandy Moore Team Up to Fight for Women's Health Research on Capitol Hill

The duo sat down with ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss their mission.

(L) Viola Davis wearing black sequined dress with a multicolored cape. (R) Chadwick Boseman wearing a black suit and crossing his arms over his chest.
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Viola Davis Admits She Judged Chadwick Boseman for Getting Special Treatment

She didn't know he was facing cancer while they were on the set of 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.'

Trey Alston401 days ago
Lupita Nyong'o at Deadline Contenders Film: London 2024 at the Ham Yard Hotel on October 12, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
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Lupita Nyong’o Calls Adopting American Accent for Hollywood Career a ‘Betrayal,’ Says She ‘Didn't Feel Like Myself'

'The Wild Robot' actress spoke on podcast 'What Now with Trevor Noah?' about the challenging decision to lose her Kenyan accent to obtain more acting roles.

Lupita Nyong'o poses on the red carpet in an off-shoulder, sequined black dress with a black and silver hair accessory. Background features "A Quiet Place Part II."
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Lupita Nyong'o Says Worst Career Advice She'd Gotten Post '12 Years a Slave' Was to 'Seize the Day and Do Bigger'

The Academy Award winning actress wasn't prepared for a lead role in a blockbuster following the 2013 historical drama.

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Lupita Nyong'o at Tribeca Festival in a sequined dress, posing in front of "A Quiet Place Day One" posters
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Lupita Nyong'o Had Chadwick Boseman on Her Mind for 'Daunting' Role as Cancer Patient in 'A Quiet Place: Day One'

The late Oscar nominee, who starred in 'Black Panther,' '42,' and 'Get On Up,' died in 2020 from colon cancer.

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson pose together on the red carpet; Jodie wears an intricate black and red gown with diamond patterns, Joshua wears a classic black tuxedo
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Jodie Turner-Smith Weighs in on Ex-Husband Joshua Jackson Dating Lupita Nyong’o: ‘Good for Them'

Turner-Smith was married to Jackson for five years before filing for divorce last year.

Mark Elibert688 days ago
Lupita Nyong'o  wearing a stylish, sleeveless dress with drop earrings on a red carpet.
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Lupita Nyong'o Says Press Junkets With Journalists Asking the Same Questions Are 'Torture'

The Oscar-winning actress spoke out about the repetitive and taxing nature of media interviews.

Alex Ocho699 days ago
Lupita Nyong'o in a stylish striped dress and Jared Leto in a black suit with a pink rose lapel pin, both speaking on stage
Joe Price700 days ago
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Lupita Nyong'o Reflects on Going Public With Selema Masekela Split: 'I Was Living in a Lot of Pain'

The actress revealed she and Masekela had broken up in October.

tara mahadevan799 days ago
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Brent Faiyaz Flirts on Set With Lupita Nyong'o in "WY@" Short Film Trailer

The R&B singer released his debut mixtape 'Larger Than Life' in October.

Mark Elibert812 days ago
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Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson Spotted Holding Hands in L.A. (UPDATE)

The actors are fueling dating rumors after they made another public appearance together in Los Angeles.

Alex Ocho881 days ago
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Lupita Nyong'o Announces Breakup From Boyfriend Selema Masekela: 'I Find Myself In a Season of Heartbreak'

The Oscar-winning actress shared the news just a day after she was spotted with newly single actor Joshua Jackson.

Joshua Espinoza928 days ago

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