Maison Lancôme has announced actress Lupita Nyong’o as its new brand ambassadress. Lupita received an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Patsey in Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave – making her the fourth Academy Award winning Lancôme ambassadress. Her performance also won her many other prestigious awards worldwide, including the Screen Actors Guild Award, the Independent Spirit Award, NAACP Award, as well as the 2013 Hollywood Film Awards’ New Hollywood Award. Lupita will first be seen in September 2014 for Lancome in a campaign shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

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