At the 2014 Oscars, Lupita Nyong’o took home the Best Supporting Actress trophy. Naturally, when the news was announced, fellow nominee, Jennifer Lawrence put on a brave face. That is, up until she attempted to steal the Academy Award and ran into a Kenyan-Mexican actress backstage.
Lawrence, a Hollywood star and action hero, was laughing so hard that Nyong’o even joined in and tried to play along. For the unversed, The Hunger Games actress lost out on winning the best supporting actress Oscar in 2014 to the 12 Years a Slave actress.
Jennifer Lawrence has often shown her spontaneity and sense of humor during red-carpet appearances and interviews.
How is it that one of the friendliest and most likable actresses has less often starred in comedic roles? Also, despite having a natural sense of humor in public settings, she never stopped having fun with other actors in the business.
Jennifer Lawrence (Playfully) Tried to Snatch Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar
As the A-listers gathered to support the 12 Years a Slave star in celebrating her victory, Jennifer Lawrence was one of the first to offer her congratulations to Lupita Nyong’o.
Within seconds of finishing her emotional speech, Nyong’o raised her golden trophy in the press room of the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood.
Lawrence did not let anyone down, though. She made sure to get her awkwardness out of the way before attempting to snatch Nyong’o’s Oscar after she was defeated in the race. She was obviously joking, and the entire situation only makes us love her more.
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old Black Panther actress also told MailOnline that her appealing blue Prada gown made her feel like a “goddess”.
The Queen of Katwe actress has been so gracious about all of her awards, and Lawrence is renowned for handling awkward situations with grace (like when she once slipped up on the red carpet).
Lupita Nyong’o Won The 2014 Oscar For Best Supporting Actress
The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress has been won by Lupita Nyong’o for her impressive performance in 12 Years a Slave. As has become her custom, she gave another stirring speech that brought British actor Benedict Cumberbatch to tears.
She said this in reference to Patsey’s tale, the character she played, who was an enslaved woman in the movie adaptation of Solomon Northup’s autobiography (Twelve Years a Slave).
“It doesn’t escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is thanks to someone else’s pain. No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.”
Lupita Nyong’o, who last appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is preparing to join a new movie franchise just a few weeks after making her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Academy Award winner is reportedly in final negotiations to star in A Quiet Place: Day One, according to Deadline. Michael Sarnoski, who directed the movie Pig, has been tapped to helm the prequel spin-off of the A Quiet Place series.
Given that she is experienced with the horror subgenre, Nyong’o seems like the ideal choice for this spin-off.
Having joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Black Panther and the Star Wars Universe in Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, the Kenyan-Mexican actress is also no stranger to being a part of a major franchise. Her other projects include The Jungle Book, Queen of Katwe, and 12 Years a Slave.
A Quiet Place: Day One is slated to make its theatrical debut on March 8, 2024.
