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You Have to Watch Lupita Nyong'o Accept Her Critics' Choice Award

Jan 16 2014 - 7:34pm

She may be new to the Hollywood scene, but Lupita Nyong'o knows just how to deliver a moving acceptance speech. The 12 Years a Slave actress mixed humor, modesty, and sincerity with a dash of tears when she accepted the award for best supporting actress at the 2014 Critics' Choice Awards in LA Thursday night. Her win brought Oprah to her feet [1], which led to a standing ovation by her peers in the audience. If you've seen Lupita in 12 Years a Slave, then you know she has the power to stir emotions. Get a taste of that now by watching her genuine acceptance speech.


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