Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o, born in 1983 to Kenyan and Mexican heritage, ascended from a Hollywood production assistant to an Academy Award-winning actress with her role in 12 Years a Slave. Her career includes diverse roles in film, Broadway, and voice acting, such as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars series and Raksha in The Jungle Book. Beyond acting, she writes and advocates for women's rights, historic preservation, and animal welfare, earning accolades like a People's Most Beautiful Woman title and a Primetime Emmy nomination for her narration in Serengeti. Her children's book, Sulwe, topped the New York Times Best-Seller list, cementing her influence across media and social causes.