Lupita Nyong’o Becomes New Face of Lancôme

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Lupita Nyong'o attends the European Premiere of "Twelve Years A Slave" during the 57th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 18, 2013 in London,
Lupita Nyong'o attends the European Premiere of "Twelve Years A Slave" during the 57th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 18, 2013 in London,Mike Marsland—WireImage/Getty Images
By Maya Rhodan

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o’s breakout year just keeps getting better. The 31-year-old actress is the new face of Lancôme cosmetics, becoming the first black ambassador for the French luxury brand.

“I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancôme, a brand with such a prestigious history that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman’s freedom to be herself,” Nyong’o said in a statement.

Lancôme is Nyong’o’s first major endorsement deal since nabbing the Academy Award for best supporting actress in early March for her role in 12 Years a Slave. She joins a host of other famed Oscar-winning actresses as ambassadors for the brand, including Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz, and Kate Winslet. According to USA Today, her ads will begin appearing this summer.

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