Lupita Nyong’o

Throughout her childhood, Lupita Nyong’o was already exposed to the beauty of acting, often going on trips with her family to see stage plays. Not long after, she made her way to the stage, as well, debuting with an acting credit as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. With her passion for the art not wearing off, it’s no wonder she eventually made her way into the entertainment industry.

Beginning her career doing mostly behind-the-scenes work, Lupita finally landed her on-screen debut in the short film East River. After starring in a few more roles, the actress garnered worldwide acclaim for her performance in 12 Years a Slave, which also earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Other projects she’s worked on since then include the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the 2019 horror film Us. It goes to show one’s passion can surely go a long way.