Lupita Nyong'o named People's ‘Most Beautiful'

April 24, 2014

NEW YORK -- People magazine has named Lupita Nyong'o as the "World's Most Beautiful" woman for 2014. The 31-year-old actress, who won an Academy Award for a best supporting actress for her role in "12 Years a Slave," tops the magazine's list, announced Wednesday...

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People magazine’s cover of its 2014 “World’s Most Beautiful” issue features Lupita Nyong’o. (People ~ Associated Press)

NEW YORK -- People magazine has named Lupita Nyong'o as the "World's Most Beautiful" woman for 2014.

The 31-year-old actress, who won an Academy Award for a best supporting actress for her role in "12 Years a Slave," tops the magazine's list, announced Wednesday.

Commenting on being selected for this year's cover, Nyong'o said: "It was exciting and just a major, major compliment. I was happy for all the girls who would see me on it and feel a little more seen."

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