Lupita Nyong'o Reflects on Emotional Journey of Losing Her Kenyan Accent for Hollywood

The Oscar-winning actress shares her struggle with identity and authenticity while adapting her accent for American roles.

Lupita Nyong'o opened up about the emotional pain of losing her Kenyan accent during her training at Yale School of Drama.
She described the process as feeling like a 'betrayal' and leading to many nights of tears as she worked to adopt an American accent.
Nyong'o's decision to change her accent was driven by her goal to succeed in the American film market.
After achieving success, she faced the challenge of reconnecting with her original accent, which she found difficult to recover.
Despite the pain, Nyong'o acknowledges that her training allowed her to expand her acting range and take on diverse roles in major films.