Lupita Nyong’o’s Career Skyrockets After Oscar Win, Jay-Z Mention Inspires Excitement

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Lupita Nyong’o’s career has catapulted since she won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the 2013 film 12 Years a Slave.

Following her accolade, she graced the big screen in “Star Wars,” showcased her talent in “Queen of Katwe,” adorned countless magazine covers, shared moments with Beyoncé, and even inspired a lyrical mention in a Jay-Z song.

Lupita Nyong’o appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where she shared her excitement upon discovering that Jay Z mentioned her in his song “We Made It.” She found out through her ecstatic younger brother, and her reaction was pure disbelief.

“I was like, ‘What are you on about?’ and he sent me the link, and then I heard it!” she said. “I heard, ‘I’m on my Lupita Nyong’o’ and I was like, ‘WHAAAAAT?!’”

Lupita Nyong'o dazzled in a bespoke floral Erdem dress, accentuated with coordinating headwear tailored just for herLupita Nyong’o dazzled in a bespoke floral Erdem dress, accentuated with coordinating headwear tailored just for her (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Lupita is also on top of everyone’s fashion radar. Since her red carpet run in 2014, she has produced one flawless look over another, and her “Jimmy Kimmel Live” appearance followed suit.

Lupita Nyong'o in an Erdem pencil dress paired with Paul Andrews pumps for a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearanceLupita Nyong’o in an Erdem pencil dress paired with Paul Andrews pumps for a “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearance on September 21, 2016 (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Lupita wore a floral-printed Erdem dress with matching headwear specifically made for her.

Lupita Nyong'o elevated her look with blue suede Paul Andrew pumpsLupita Nyong’o elevated her look with blue suede Paul Andrew pumps (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

The 33-year-old paired her strapless pencil dress with Paul Andrew pumps in blue suede. While some might find the pairing unconventional, their unique combination captivates us.

During her appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Lupita Nyong'o radiated elegance in a bespoke Erdem dress, complemented with a coordinating headwrapDuring her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Lupita Nyong’o radiated elegance in a bespoke Erdem dress, complemented with a coordinating headwrap (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Lupita Nyong'o rocks pumps by Paul Andrew, a British fashion designer who specializes in women's footwearLupita Nyong’o rocks pumps by Paul Andrew, a British fashion designer who specializes in women’s footwear (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

Despite all that success and fashion game, people still have trouble spelling her name, as Jimmy Kimmel proved in a game of Spellebrity.

Unfortunately, Lupita’s pair of Paul Andrew pumps are no longer available in blue. But you can grab a pair in black at Farfetch.

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