Lupita Nyong'o Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Ava Wright
Published Jan 20, 2026
| Lupita Nyong’o Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 51 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress who is best known for portraying roles such as Nakia in Black Panther, Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Patsey in 12 Years a Slave, and Nakku Harriet in Queen of Katwe. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as East River, Non-Stop, The Jungle Book, The 355, Little Monsters, Shuga, Human Resources, and many more. Her theatre credits include plays like Romeo Y Julieta and Eclipsed. For her acting skills, Lupita has been honored with numerous awards such as the Emmy Award, Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Critics’ Choice Movie Award.
Born Name
Lupita Amondi Nyong’o
Nick Name
Lupita
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Mexico City, Mexico
Residence
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
Kenyan and Mexican
Nationality
Education
Nyong’o knows Spanish also, which she learned from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico‘s Learning Center for Foreigners in Taxco, Mexico.
She graduated from Yale School of Drama.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kenyan politician and also served as a professor at the University of Nairobi in the past)
- Mother – Dorothy (Managing Director at Africa Cancer Foundation)
- Siblings – She has five siblings
- Others – Isis Nyong’o Madison (Older Cousin) (Media and technology leader in Africa), Tavia Nyong’o (Cousin) (Professor at New York University)
She is second out of six children.
Manager
D2 Management
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
51 kg or 112.5 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lupita has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Luo
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Born in Mexico, raised in Kenya, and worked in the U.S.
- Short boy cut hairstyle
Measurements
34-24-37 in or 86-61-94 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
34A
Shoe Size
8.5 (US) or 39 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Lupita has advertised for Miu Miu Spring / Summer 2014 collection.
She endorsed Lancôme in April 2014.
Best Known For
Playing a supporting role as Patsey in the Oscar-winning 2013 historical drama film 12 Years a Slave. She also got to work with Brad Pitt in this film.
First Film
In 2008, Lupita appeared in a short film titled East River for her role as “F”.
First TV Show
In 2009, Lupita appeared in MTV’s soap opera Shuga for her role as Ayira. It was a Kenyan television miniseries.
Celebrity Crush
She has a celebrity crush on Leonardo DiCaprio since the 1996 movie “Romeo + Juliet”.
Personal Trainer
Lupita has really toned arms. She might have done some arms workout, lately. You can also get her look by going through a series of exercises such as triceps press down, dumbbell lateral raise, alternating dumbbell biceps curl.
Lupita Nyong’o Facts
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