Lupita Nyong’o Wins the Night with Absolutely Beautiful, Tearful Oscar Speech

[Tx4obama]

VIDEO here: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/lupita-nyongo-wins-the-night-with-absolutely-beautiful-tearful-oscar-speech/

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“It doesn’t escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is due to so much pain in someone else’s,” she said in reference to Patsey, the slave she portrayed in the acclaimed film, which was based on a real-life memoir.

In addition to thanking the usual Academy Awards suspects — castmates, her drama school, the Academy — she drew attention to the real people whose stories she helped bring to the big screen: Speaking to director Steve McQueen, she noted that the dead are watching, and that she believes “they are grateful” that he brought their history back to life.

But her speech didn’t just stick to the past. In a tear-jerking conclusion, she expressed her wish that her unknown-to-Oscars trajectory would inspire someone watching at home to go for it — because, as she explained: “No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”

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http://entertainment.time.com/2014/03/02/oscars-2014-lupita-nyongo-speech-best-supporting-actress/

[yeoman6987]

1. She is in Non-Stop

I just saw that earlier on Sunday and loved the film. I thought 12 years a Slave was an incredible movie. I am glad that she won but was also hoping Jennifer won too…..too bad it couldn't have been a tie. They get along pretty well too. I didn't like American Hustle as much as 12 Years a Slave. But Jennifer Lawrence is an incredible actress.

[Behind the Aegis]

2. It was a wonderful speech. Hers and Jared Leto's were the best of the night.

I am sure we will see more from her; I hope so.