Lupita Nyong'o Told Us All About Beyoncé Name-Checking Her, Her Most Iconic Costumes, and More

If you're a fan of the illustrious Lupita Nyong'o, you'll be pleased to know that we spoke to her in an in-depth interview for our July cover story. The full story dives into her dual role as Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated The Odyssey. As a preview, we have a sound bite of what your read will be like, as we take Nyong'o through some quick-hitting, lighthearted questions.

In the video, you'll get Nyong'o's thoughts on her most iconic characters and costumes, from Black Panther's Nakia to her role as Viola in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night opposite her real-life brother Junior Nyong'o, who played Sebastian. She also dives into the moment she found out Beyoncé, your favorite celebrity's favorite celebrity, name-checked her in her renowned song "Brown Skin Girl," telling us, "I was name-checked in a song about embracing our complexion, which is legacy-building that I didn't know I was going to be a part of." Watch the full video below.

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