Lupita Nyong'o Rejects Criticism Over Helen of Troy Role

Lupita Nyong'o has rejected criticism regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in the play 'Odyssey'. She emphasized that Helen is a mythological figure, dismissing the racial backlash against her role.

22 May, 12:41 — 22 May, 12:41

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Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.

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First report: 24ur · 22 May, 07:53|Full coverage: 4 · 7h|Window: 7h

24ur22 May, 07:53First to report

Oskarjevka tarča kritik, ker bo zaigrala Heleno Trojansko

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newsbeast22 May, 11:27

Η Λουπίτα Νιόνγκο απαντά στις ρατσιστικές αντιδράσεις για την επιλογή της ως «Ωραία Ελένη»: Πρόκειται για μυθολογική ιστορία

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BBC22 May, 12:41

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

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orf22 May, 15:02Latest update

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Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

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Oskarjevka tarča kritik, ker bo zaigrala Heleno Trojansko

Η Λουπίτα Νιόνγκο απαντά στις ρατσιστικές αντιδράσεις για την επιλογή της ως «Ωραία Ελένη»: Πρόκειται για μυθολογική ιστορία

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

Helena in „Odyssee“: Nyong’o lässt Kritik abprallen

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