Lupita Nyong’o captivated audiences at the 2025 BAFTA Awards, donning a custom Chanel gown that harmonized bold tailoring with delicate embroidery. The Kenyan-Mexican star, celebrated for her fearless artistic choices both on and off-screen, continues to redefine red-carpet sophistication.
Nyong’o’s career spans transformative roles, from her Oscar-winning turn as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave to the enigmatic Nakia in Marvel’s Black Panther franchise. Her versatility shines in projects like Jordan Peele’s horror thriller Us, where she portrayed dual roles with chilling precision, and the poignant Disney drama Queen of Katwe, highlighting her knack for layered storytelling. Recently, she earned acclaim for her executive production role and lead performance in the limited series The Woman in Me, adapting a landmark memoir.
At the BAFTAs, her sartorial nod to Chanel’s timeless aesthetic mirrored her career ethos: blending tradition with innovation. Nyong’o’s advocacy for diverse representation in Hollywood and her collaborations with emerging African filmmakers further cement her as a cultural force beyond acting.
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