I was completely overwhelmed…The body registers stress, whe… - Lupita Nyong'o

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I was completely overwhelmed…The body registers stress, whether good or bad, in the same way. So if it’s super exciting or super traumatising, your body is in equal distress. Though I would choose excitement over trauma every day.

Lupita Nyong'o

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About Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award.

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Birth Name: Lupita Amondi Nyong'o

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