The 49-year-old actress revealed the harsh criticism she faced early in her career, including being ridiculed for her weight and demeaned by a drama teacher
Sweeney criticised the entertainment industry’s claims of female empowerment, calling them a “front.”
Speaking on the What Now? with Trevor Noah podcast, Nyong’o shared how, as a Kenyan, losing her accent felt like losing a part of herself.
Kenyan filmmakers Phil Karanja and Ken Ambani will participate in the American Film Showcase (AFS) Film & TV Leadership Initiative Program across multiple US cities from October 9-23, 2024.
Best known for her role in 12 Years a Slave, Nyong’o recalled a particularly bittersweet moment early in her career.
Michael Empric, an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records, will attend the ceremony to confirm this milestone for the superhero.
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