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Lupita Nyong’o says Hollywood tried to box her into slave roles after Oscar win — and why she said ‘No’

Winning an Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is one of the greatest honors in an actor’s career. And though one would expect the iconic golden trophy to clear the way for more opportunities, lead ...
People

Lupita Nyong'o Says She Was Offered 'Another Movie Where You're a Slave' After Winning Oscar for 12 Years a Slave

Nyong'o looked back on the time following her Oscar-winning feature film debut and how she navigated avoiding "perpetuating stereotypes" with her roles Arnold Turner/Getty Lupita Nyong’o recalled her ...
Deadline.com

Lupita Nyong’o Recounts Being Offered More Slave Roles After Oscar Win

Lupita Nyong’o, who first broke out with her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave, recounted that her post-Oscars journey did not bring about a mix of abundant lead offers, but rather ...
Variety

Lupita Nyong’o Says Oscar Win for ’12 Years a Slave’ Led to Acting Offers to Play More Slaves; One Offer Included the Pitch: ‘This Time You’re on a Slave Ship!’

Lupita Nyong’o revealed in an interview with CNN that winning an Oscar for her supporting performance in “12 Years a Slave” only led to acting offers for more slave roles in the months that followed ...
Entertainment Weekly

Lupita Nyong'o explains why she turned down several roles after Oscar win for 12 Years a Slave

While Lupita Nyong'o certainly enjoyed the honor of winning an Academy Award, the actress admits that the immediate aftermath wasn't all that she expected. Over a decade after making her big screen ...