Industry May 25, 2026
Lupita Nyong’o Addresses Racist Backlash Over Helen of Troy Casting
The Oscar winner's casting as Helen of Troy has received blowback from online blowhards. Lupita Nyong’o Reminds Racists that The Odyssey Is a “Mythological Story” Liz Shannon Miller
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Consequence of Sound
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has responded to racist criticism regarding her casting as Helen of Troy. Nyong’o reminded critics that the character originates from a mythological story. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.