The “12 Years a Slave” actress has won an Oscar for best supporting actress, signed a deal with cosmetics giant Lancôme to become its first black ambassador, and now People magazine has bestowed one of its highest honors on her – “Most Beautiful person for 2014.”The Mexican-born Kenyan beauty joins a cast of Hollywood A-listers who have headed the list, including Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, Tom Cruise and Beyonce. This year she topped others on the list including “The Americans” star Keri Russell, singer Pink and Johnny Depp’s future wife, actress Amber Heard.
“I remember a time when I too felt unbeautiful,” she said. “I put on the TV and only saw pale skin. I got teased and taunted about my night-shaded skin.”
The actress told “Today’s” Savannah Guthrie that she was moved by People naming her the most beautiful.
“I’m flattered, but flattered sounds like such a flighty word, you know? I’m flattered with, like, gravitas under it,” she said.
This year’s most beautiful cover issue is the 25th annual for People magazine. The first honor went to actress Michelle Pfeiffer in 1990, and last year’s most beautiful person was Gwyneth Paltrow.
By Lisa Respers France
analysis: I think is great for Lupita. even though I don't know her personally she seems like a down to earth woman who can inspire many. Also very talented I loved her role in 12 years a slave. I still don't see how she had so much passion. Amazinghttp://fox4kc.com/2014/04/23/lupita-nyongo-named-peoples-most-beautiful-person-of-2014/
I haven't seen the movie yet but she is absolutely gorgeous and I think this is a sign that society's thoughts on beauty are starting to move forward (hopefully omg)
ReplyDeletecomment by Rhyann lee 5th period. yes im very happy society is changing its views hopefully for the better. and you should see it very strong characters
DeleteThis makes me feel so happy. Media representation is so important in showing young children that they too can be happy and successful and declaring Lupita as the world's most beautiful woman will have many young dark-skinned girls feeling more comfortable with themselves, especially because black women are not well represented in the media.
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