Lupita Nyong’o Is Working Her Way Through the Colored Contacts Rainbow
Lupita Nyong’o has officially embarked on the press tour for Jordan Peele’s new deeply disturbing horror film Us—which is to say, of course, that Nyong’o has officially embarked on her latest run of red-carpet looks. This time, however, the emphasis isn’t on her clothes or her hair, but something much less obvious: her irises.
For the most of the film, the eyes of Nyong’o’s main character, Adelaide Wilson, are stricken with fear—though that’s not to say that anyone on set noticed. According to the 36-year-old actress, when she and her costars switched over to portraying their characters’ horrifying doppelgängers, “nobody wanted to look us in the eye. Everyone wanted to get away from us as quickly as possible.”
Perhaps as revenge, or perhaps to put all that horror in the past, Nyong’o is leaning into the sight gag. Last week, she attended a screening of the film in London wearing a sequined gown by Aquazzura—and bloodred contact lenses to match. (Her doppelgänger is, after all, named Red.)
Lupita Nyong’o wearing red contacts at a screening of *Us* in London in March 2019.
Then, on Wednesday, she showed up to the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City wearing a fresh new pair, apparently working her way through the rainbow. This time, she was a bit less color-coordinated: With her lipstick and sparkly lamé jumpsuit, by the label Bande Noir, her eyes stood out brighter than ever in light yellow, à la Jennifer Lawrence’s character in X-Men, Mystique. Nyong’o also got a bit more creative with her Instagram of the look, which she captioned, “Keep your eyes Jordan Peeled.” (At least until the film hits theaters on March 22.)
Then again, there might be a different reason Nyong’o has been changing up her eye color. Among the actors who’ve pulled the move in the past is one Jared Leto, who Nyong’o has on speed dial and apparently has quite the special relationship with.
Related: Lupita Nyong’o Says Her Relationship With Jared Leto “Goes Beyond the Dating Rumors”
Lupita Nyong’o’s Best Red Carpet Moments, from 12 Years a Slave to Queen of Katwe
Lupita Nyong’o stole the show in a dramatic vermilion Ralph Lauren cape dress and minimal jewelry at the 2014 Golden GLobes.
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Following her red carpet hit at the Golden Globes, Nyong’o chose a similarly dramatic take on a simple silhouette for the 2014 Critics’ Choice Awards. The combination of her white Calvin Klein Collection dress, Paul Andrew shoes, and Kimberly Macdonald jewelry was simply stunning.
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For the less formal Producers Guild Awards, the 12 Years a Slave ** star looked smart in a beige cutout dress and strappy black sandals by Stella McCartney. She added a bit of texture to the otherwise simple look with a snakeskin-printed Chesneau Heltzel Minaudières clutch and Jamie Wolf jewelry.
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Though nothing could diminish our love for Nyong’o, her outfit of choice for the SAG Awards—a turquoise Gucci dress and matching makeup—was a little too blue for our tastes.
Nyong’o’s pretty vintage Valentino dress at Entertainment Weekly’s SAG Awards Pre-Party demonstrated her masterful style.
Nyong’o looked sweet at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon in a light pink, printed Dior dress and Paul Andrew blue velvet pumps. Mise en Dior blue pearl earrings (the trendiest accessory of the season) and a Judith Leiber clutch polished off the pretty look.
In a glamorous green Dior at the BAFTAs—accessorized with a gold metal belt and cuffs, no less—the star reminded us what Hollywood is all about.
Lupita Nyong’o in 2014.
Lupita Nyong’o in Prada at the 2014 Met Gala.
Lupita Nyong’o at the 86th Annual Academy Awards in 2014 wearing Prada.
Lupita Nyong’o at the Oscars in 2015.
Lupita Nyong’o in Gucci at Cannes in 2015.
Lupita Nyong’o at the 2015 Golden Globes.
Lupita Nyong’o in Alessandra Rich in 2015. Photo by Getty Images
Lupita Nyong’o in Dior and Sophia Webster in 2014. Photo by StartraksPhoto.com.
Lupita Nyong’o in Gucci in New York, New York, March 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Balmain on Late Night with Seth Meyers, March 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Dolce & Gabbana at Variety’s Power of Women lunch in New York, New York, April 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala for Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology in New York, New York, May 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Boss at the 70th annual Tony Awards in New York, New York, June 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in DPipertwins at the Fem the Future Pre-VMAs Brunch hosted by Janelle Monáe in New York, New York, August 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Carolina Herrera at the premiere of Queen of Katwe at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Mary Katrantzou at the Vanity Fair and Tiffany & Co. dinner in her honor in Toronto, Canada, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Erdem on Jimmy Kimmel Live, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo attend a screening of Queen of Katwe on September 25, 2016 in New York City.
Lupita Nyong’o in Kibonen NY promoting Queen of Katwe at Sirius XM Studios in New York, New York, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Elie Saab at the premiere of Queen of Katwe in Hollywood, California, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in an Escada coat at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o in Monse leaving The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, September 2016.
Lupita Nyong’o at the 2016 Met Gala.
