Lupita Nyong’o is a big believer in the power of community. She’s seen firsthand how it can heal. When her romance with Selema Masekela ended, she made a bold move. She decided to go public with the news.
Why’d she do it? Well, she’s now opening up about her reasons. And she’s also sharing why she’s so glad she did.
Lupita had a chat with Net-a-Porter. It was published on Feb. 26. She explained her thought process behind sharing her relationship status. “In my mind, it was because I felt sure about it,” she said.
But then, the relationship ended. And it hurt. A lot. She looked at her social media. She saw a world pretending everything was always perfect. She didn’t want to be part of that illusion. “Surely there is a lesson for me to learn in this, and I just want to be real about it,” she thought.
So, she posted a vulnerable message in October. And guess what? She felt immediate relief.
The 40-year-old knew there would be reactions. She knew her post would take on a life of its own. But she wasn’t prepared for the outpouring of love and support. The comments that touched her the most were from others sharing their own heartbreak.
