Industry May 22, 2026
Lupita Nyong’o addresses racist backlash regarding her role as Helen of Troy.
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
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has responded to racist comments directed at her casting as Helen of Troy. She reminded critics that the story of Helen of Troy originates from "The Odyssey," which is a mythological narrative. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.