Take a Look Back at Lupita Nyong'o's Most Stylish Moments as We Toast to Her 36th Birthday
Pop the champagne, because it’s Lupita Nyong’o’s birthday!
The Black Panther star turns 36 years old today and we love a good reason to grab some bubbly and eat some cake, so why not do both to celebrate Nyong’o’s day? It sounds like a win-win to us.
Over the years, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing the Us star on red carpets wearing glamorous and stylish ensembles and that’s why we wanted to shine a light on the actress’s style on her birthday. It seems fitting, right?
With so much style and grace no matter where she’s going, Nyong’o has become a fashion “It Girl” in addition to a mega star over the past decade or so and we bow down to her fashionable wardrobe choices today and every day.
She had some stunning costumes in Black Panther, but her red carpet looks really go above and beyond, not to mention her Fashion Week looks that she dawns from year to year.
The 12 Years a Slave actress knows what looks good on her and she isn’t afraid to work a red carpet every now and then.
No matter what she puts on she looks fierce and fabulous and that’s why she is our go-to muse for fun and fancy wardrobe inspiration.
Even if you don’t have a Hollywood party to attend anytime soon, Nyong’o’s style will give you life and that’s exactly what we all need to make our Friday brighter.
Now that she’s about to appear in Jordan Peele’s Us, which comes out this month, we’re going to be getting a lot more ensemble power moments, which is so exciting.
Until she hits another carpet or premiere, we will honor of her and the fact that she made it another year around the sun with our favorite photos of the star.
Prepare for some serious fashion envy as we raise a glass to the birthday girl while scrolling through her best looks of all time below.
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Feathered Lady
Lupita Nyong’o was light as a feather as she attended the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars party wearing this Oscar de la Renta one-shoulder gown.
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Golden
The Kenyan-Mexican actress donned a golden power suit-inspired dress by Chanel as she partied ahead of the Oscars.
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Pretty in Pink
The 36-year-old star was pretty in pink while attending a pre-Oscars bash with Vanity Fair and Lancome.
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Striped Style
Nyong’o sparkled in this saucy Balmain striped frock as she carried a diamond-crusted leopard Judith Leiber clutch.
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Modern Mogul
The Us actress gave major boss-vibes in this Versace gold puffer jacket.
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Sultry & Structured
Lupita wears a custom Vera Wang ensemble, pairing a structured blazer with a sheer jeweled skirt. She completes the look with feathered braids.
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Celestial Jewel
Black Panther‘s Lupita stuns on the red carpet in a Calvin Klein dress. This shining star never ceases to amaze us!
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Fringed in White
Lupita pays homage to the Roaring Twenties in a fringed Tom Ford gown and teardrop earrings.
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Colorful Clothing
For the Versace Fall 2019 fashion show, the Black Panther star goes bold and bright with a T-shirt, cardigan, skirt and heels of the same pop art-inspired print.
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Wonderful in White
The actress dons the popular power suit, but opts for an all-white look with silver shoes to stand out.
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Caged Chicness
The actress was fierce in a glamorous see-though Prada number, paired with a brown bodycon dress.
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Pretty as A Peach
Lupita’s shimmering, floor-sweeping Prada gown was a fashion highlight at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Diamonds are Forever
The actress stuns in this timeless Giorgio Armani gown embellished with sparkling jewels and plunging neckline.
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Fabulous and Feathered
Lupita shows off a little skin in a gorgeous Dior Haute Couture gown.
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Go Bananas
It’s definitely not every day you see someone wearing a dress covered in bananas, but Lupita makes the Prada dress look timeless.
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Royal Purple
The Black Panther star wore a show-stopping purple Atelier Versace dress with an embellished bodice for the world premiere of Black Panther.
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Black Swan
This black, flowy Elie Saab dress embodies elegance and power as the actress attended the EE BAFTAs.
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Golden Statue
The actress looks strikingly similar to the Oscar Statuette in a golden Atelier Versace for the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
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Light as a Feather
The Black Panther actress sauntered down the red carpet at the 2018 SAG Awards in a Ralph and Russo gown.
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Fashion Force
The stunning actress turned heads in a glittering green Halpern dress at the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
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Line It Up
This striped jumpsuit the actress wore while promoting Star Wars: The Force Awakens flatters her in every way. The vertical stripes elongate her legs while the horizontal ones give her more shape up top.
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All Ruffled Up
The 12 Years a Slave star proved a simple satin dress will go far, especially when a few ruffle details flow down.
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Full of Feathers
Orange may be a hard color to pull off, but the Star Wars actress can do no wrong in the hue. See: her 2017 Met Gala Prada dress for evidence.
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Purple and Perfect
Lupita turned heads in purple Elie Saab and a matching head wrap on a Queen of Katwe red carpet.
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Sunshine Ready
This fresh ensemble is ready for any daytime occasion. Just throw on a white pleated dress, a red lip and some super-cool, black-out Dior sunglasses.
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Sequin and Shine
Lupita turned heads in an unexpected fully sequined Hugo Boss dress at the 2016 Tony Awards
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Green With Envy
The A-list actress looked like a glam mermaid in Calvin Klein at the 2016 Met Gala.
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Star Wars Force for Fashion
Lupita channeled her inner Force and chose a starry, black Zac Posen dress for the Star Wars “Force 4 Fashion” Event.
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Look at Her Glow
Lupita is a glowing goddess in this silver, light-reflecting sequin Prada dress.
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Garden Fresh
All eyes were on Lupita as she donned a bright green Gucci gown at the premiere of La Tete Haute during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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Golden Touch
The actress looked statuesque in this classic gold Calvin Klein dress as she attended the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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Pearl Beauty
Lupita looks like a million bucks in a form-fitting sequin, white Calvin Klein dress for the Oscars.
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Saab Story
Vibrant colors and a train, this Elie Saab piece looks stunning on the star as she attended the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Spring Bouquet
Lupita looked pretty as a flower in this floral statement Giambattista Valli piece at the 72nd Annual Golden Globes Awards.
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Luxe Factor
Lupita looking classic chic in this sophisticated Kurt Geiger dress for the Glamour 2014 Women of the Year Awards.
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Seeing Dots
The actress brings a touch of playfulness Oscar de la Renta at the100th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
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Busy Body
The star looked like a piece of art in this statement Chanel piece for the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.
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Spring Forward
Lupita shows off her slim legs in this fun Giambattista Valli for Marie Claire’s Fresh Faces Party.
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Winning Look
The Academy Award winner went for a princess look in this blue Prada gown as she accepts an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Got the Glow
In Lanvin
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Prints Play
In Peter Pilotto
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Razzle Dazzle
In Dior
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Rosey Outlook
In Chanel
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Front Row Fashion
In Calvin Klein
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Blue Crush
In Gucci
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Ivory Icon
In Calvin Klein
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Vision in Red
In Ralph Lauren
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Fashion It Girl
In Elie Saab
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