Happy birthday! Lupita Nyong'o turns 42 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Nairobi
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 42 on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

Lupita Nyong'o is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Nyong'o, a cultural icon

Born in Mexico City on December 13, 1983, Lupita Nyong'o's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Kenyan history. Nyong'o's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Lupita hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lupita Nyong'o as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Lupita, you're the best!

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