Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Lupita Nyong'o
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Sep 23, 2024 
Lupita Nyong'o, an Academy Award-winning actress known for her standout roles in films like "12 Years a Slave" and "Black Panther," shares her unique journey. She discusses how her father's activism shaped her childhood and the feelings of homesickness she often experiences. The conversation dives into her struggles with developing an American accent, the complexities of navigating fame, and the importance of embracing failure. Nyong'o also reflects on the emotional weight of her Oscar win and her passion for storytelling through diverse narratives.
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Birth in Mexico
- Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico because her father, a political activist, was in danger in Kenya.
- Her uncle disappeared around the same time, likely murdered, prompting their move.
Childhood in Kenya
- Despite political tensions and her father's activism, Lupita Nyong'o's parents strived for normalcy in her childhood.
- She often didn't know her father's whereabouts due to detentions and torture.
Teenage Years in Mexico
- At 16, Lupita Nyong'o went to Taxco, Mexico, to learn Spanish, feeling like a fish out of water.
- Mexicans, fascinated by her, would touch her skin and braids, boosting her self-confidence.
