Lupita Nyong’o has received an Oscar nomination in the best supporting actress category for her role in ’12 Years a Slave’.
Crime caper “American Hustle” and 3D space spectacular “Gravity” topped the Oscar nominations list Thursday with 10 each, followed by historical drama “12 Years a Slave” with nine.
They were among nine movies nominated for best picture for the March 2 Academy Awards, along with “Captain Phillips,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Her,” “Nebraska,” “Philomena,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
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Yes, Lupita Nyong’o received an Oscar nomination and won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years a Slave:
Lupita Nyong’o
Oscar category
Best Supporting Actress
Role
Patsey, an enslaved woman in the film based on Solomon Northup’s memoir
Other awards.
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress
Notable achievements
First Kenyan actress to win an Oscar, first Mexican actress to win an Oscar, and the second African actress to win the award.
Nyong’o’s performance in 12 Years a Slave was praised by critics and audiences alike. She beat out other nominees including Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts.
Nyong’o’s acceptance speech was emotional, and included the message, “No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid”
