Lupita Nyong'o addressed criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, emphasizing to Elle that beauty cannot be performed or defined by others.
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May 22, 2026
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What's the storyLupita Nyong'o has addressed the backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey.
In an interview with Elle, she said, "You can't perform beauty."
Lupita Nyong’o has dismissed backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, calling it a…
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The Oscar winner pushes back on Elon Musk and others slamming her Helen of Troy casting.
Lupita Nyong'o is dismissing the backlash about her being cast as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'
Following racist backlash to her casting as Helen of Troy, she praised Christopher Nolan’s “grand” ensemble.
