Lupita Nyong’o made her first red carpet-appearance since announcing her split with boyfriend Selema Masekela. And boy, did she make a statement? We think so!
The actress stunned everyone at the GO Campaign’s 17th Annual GO Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, just a few days after being seen getting cozy with Joshua Jackson at a concert.
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Stringer/ Getty Images Daring to impress, the renowned Oscar-winning actress donned an uber-plunging white gown that was perfect for the glitz and glam. She stole the spotlight as she graced the red carpet in the flowy white ensemble, which she paired with a headpiece made of white shells, adding a sophisticated touch to her overall look. Standing alongside her glamorous mother, Dorothy Nyong’o, who shimmered in gold couture, Lupita truly looked like a vision.
While Lupita’s red carpet outing was undoubtedly a sight to behold, it also marked a significant moment for her. Just a few hours earlier, she took to her Instagram Stories to express her gratitude to her fans for the outpouring of love and support she had received following her breakup announcement.
“Thank you for all the kindness I have received from sharing my heartbreak news,” the 40-year-old beauty began. “The words of encouragement mean more to me than I anticipated. They are a balm. And it feels comforting to have a little corner online for the romantically heartbroken to gather.”
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Stringer/ Getty Images Nyong’o acknowledged that many of her fans had shared various resources, including poems, songs, and quotes, to help her heal. In a heartwarming gesture, she reposted a few examples of these offerings from her fans, further deepening the connection between her and her supporters.
In a separate Instagram post, Lupita shared more about her breakup and the emotional toll it had taken on her. She revealed that she was currently going through a “season of heartbreak,” attributing it to the “deception” inflicted upon her by an unnamed loved one. While she did not disclose the details of this deception, she opened up about her split from her now-former boyfriend of one year.
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