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Lupita Nyong’o Is ‘Honored’ to Be Your Helen of Troy

The Odyssey star says her character “is representative of the world.”

‘You can’t perform beauty’: Lupita Nyong’o addresses criticism over playing Helen of Troy

Nyong’o says she isn’t focused on defending her casting in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and instead centered the work itself.

Christopher Nolan Casts Lupita Nyong’o in Dual Roles for ‘THE ODYSSEY’

Director Christopher Nolan has confirmed that Lupita Nyong’o will take on two pivotal roles in his upcoming film, THE ODYSSEY. The Oscar winner is set to portray Helen of Troy,… T...

Lupita Nyong’o Dances Through Elle Shoot in Viral Behind-the-Scenes Clip

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o delivers a viral behind-the-scenes dance routine during her ELLE Magazine Summer 2026 shoot. Styled by Law Roach and hairstylist Vernon François. The po...

Lupita Nyong’o Would Like Critics to Know The Odyssey Is a ‘Mythological Story’

Following racist backlash to her casting as Helen of Troy, she praised Christopher Nolan’s “grand” ensemble.

THE ODYSSEY Reveals First On-Set Look at Lupita Nyong’o as Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s Epic

Lupita Nyong’o Pushes Back on Critics of Her ‘Odyssey’ Casting

The Oscar winner pushes back on Elon Musk and others slamming her Helen of Troy casting.

Blazing Beauty Lupita Nyong’o Breezily Brushes Off ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics—‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking Of A Def...

Lupita Nyong’o is breezily brushing off backlash surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships,” in Christopher Nolan’s up...

Blazing Beauty Lupita Nyong’o Breezily Brushes Off ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics—‘I’m Not Spending My Time Thinking Of A Def...

Lupita Nyong’o is breezily brushing off backlash surrounding her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythological beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships,” in Christopher Nolan’s up...

Lupita Nyong’o Responds To Racist Commentary Around Her ‘Odyssey’ Role: ‘The Criticism Will Exist’

Lupita Nyong'o made it very clear that she will be paying racist comments about her casting in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with dust.

Lupita Nyong’o, ‘The Odyssey’ And A Race War Over Helen Of Troy

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has been cast as Helen of Troy in the upcoming blockbuster period piece, 'The Odyssey,' causing split reactions.

After Ghouls Like Elon Musk Criticized Her Casting In "The Odyssey," Lupita Nyong’o Responded

"This is a mythological story.”View Entire Post ›

Alec Baldwin praises Lupita Nyong’o amid criticism of her ‘Odyssey’ casting: ‘she IS the most beautiful woman in the wor...

Debate over Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” casting continues to fuel online conversations about diversity in Hollywood. Actor Alec Baldwin has

Lupita Nyong’o responds to racist backlash after being cast as Helen of Troy

Right-wing figures like Elon Musk have joined the pile-on.

Lupita Nyong’o Responds To Racist Commentary Around Her ‘Odyssey’ Role: ‘The Criticism Will Exist’

Lupita Nyong'o made it very clear that she will be paying racist comments about her casting in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with dust.

Lupita Nyong’o’s Clytemnestra First Look Proves ‘The Odyssey’ Is Already One of Summer’s Most Compelling Stories

Christopher Nolan has spent decades building a reputation for cinematic ambition on a truly uncommon scale, and ‘The Odyssey’ appears to be no exception. The film, set for release...

Lupita Nyong’o Fires Back at ‘Odyssey’ Casting Critics: ‘This Is a Mythological Story’

Lupita Nyong’o has a message for the haters, who have been lambasting her casting in ‘The Odyssey.’  Full story below… The Oscar-winning actress will play Helen of Troy in Christop...

Alec Baldwin to Musk: Lupita Nyong'o is world's 'most beautiful' woman

Lupita N’yongo was named People Magazine’s “Most Beautiful Woman” in 2014.

Alec Baldwin Calls Lupita Nyong'o "Most Beautiful Woman" After Elon Musk's Jibe

Lupita Nyong'o is set to play Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in the big screen adaptation of Homer's Greek story, The Odyssey.

Lupita Nyong’o Faces Fresh Backlash as ‘Black Panther’ Comments Resurface

*Lupita Nyong’o’s defense of her role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has reignited scrutiny of comments she made years ago about cultural representation in Marvel’s “Black Pa...

Lupita Nyong'o Reacts To Racist Backlash Over Her Casting In The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong'o pictured in October 2025Lupita Nyong’o has responded to the racist backlash she’s found herself at the centre of in recent history due to her casting in Christopher...

Elon Musk sparks racism accusations after questioning Lupita Nyong’o’s beauty in The Odyssey

Nyong’o will play Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film

A Black Helen Of Troy? Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Odyssey’ Casting Has Racists Spiraling — And She Couldn’t Care Less

Lupita Nyong'o's face card never declines, but detractors are still upset about her playing the mythical Greek goddess. The post A Black Helen Of Troy? Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Odyssey’ C...

Lupita Nyong’o Doesn’t Need to Defend Her Odyssey Casting

Everybody should try to remember that “this is a mythological story.”