A Kenyan Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o is one magnificent actress who unexpectedly stepped into the film world with her first debut short film East River. Before becoming an actress, she was a production assistant in Hollywood.
Lupita portrayed many love stories on screen and stage. But what about her real life love story? She is active in her professional life and she is also constantly making headlines for her personal life. Is she married or in a relationship? Let's find out!
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is possibly single
The stunning actress who became the breakout star with her impressive performance in 2013 "12 Years A Slave" is considered to be single currently. No rumors of affairs or dates are received at the present.
Lupita Nyong'o Source: Daily Mail
She is currently busy focusing on her career. She has given a brilliant performance in the television series "Shuga". Then her first feature film, Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years A Slave where she played a role as Patsey, was one of her successful movie for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On the top of that, she also became the first Kenyan and the first Mexican actress to win the Academy Award.
Though she is considered to be single at the moment, she has had love affairs in the past. We will get you all out of your curiosity by revealing her previous relationships.
Lupita Nyong'0 past love affairs
Lupita's very first relationship was with the British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor in 2012. The couple's love affair only lasted as a form of rumor with no news of dates or romantic getaways. Moreover, this relation can be referred to as a fling. Both of them are co-stars of "12 Years A Slave" and the rumor began from the time Lupita and Chiwetel started filming on the set. Though none of them commented about the affair.
Lupita Nyong'O with Chiwetel Ejiofor Source: Fashion & Style
Her another love affair is said to be with an Irish actor Michael Fassbender who is also a co-star of the drama "12 Years A Slave" in the same year 2012. On an interesting note, the media has speculated the love between Lupita, Chiwetel, and Michael as a love triangle scenario. Michael was assumed to have a crush on Lupita during the film while she was on the other hand attracted to Chiwetel. They were again rumored to be getting romantically linked in 2014.
Lupita Nyong'O with Michael Fassbender Source: Tumblr
Looks like Lupita got linked with every co-star of "12 Years A Slave". Here's another actor Benedict Cumberbatch with whom Lupita was spotted together at SAG Awards dancing on the after party. They seemed pretty close with one another in a way that no other hint could be taken except for their affair.
Lupita Nyong'O with Benedict Cumberbatch Source: Cumberbum
Lupita was again found to be in a relationship with K'Naan. He is the famous Canadian Musician who is best known for his single "Waving Flag" which was the Coca Cola's promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The couple never confronted about their relationship but we are sure of the fact that they were dating. K'Naan was even found to appear in the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in 2014 to support Nyong'O. Cute! However, sources say that the couple broke up in the end of 2014.
Lupita Nyong'O and K'Naan Source: allAfrica.com
Jared Leto, an American musician, is her next singer boyfriend whom she met in the awards season. The couple was spotted to be getting pretty close with one another at the show. From the sources, it is said that they attended another award show together. The press was all over this couple to receive the hot gossips from them. Unfortunately, they are not together anymore and now Lupita is currently single.
Lupita Nyong'O with Jared Leto Source: Daily Mail
We wish the gorgeous Lupita all the luck with her love life and hope she truly meets the prince of her dream.