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History of Feminism

CTyankee

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1. Well, she got an MFA from Yale Drama School and is an accomplished professional actor.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 09:27 AM

Mar 2014

I see her in that light as well as the more glamorized light of Hollywood. I think she brought a new standard of dignified beauty and professionalism to the Oscars. Meryl Streep was in this position several years ago and she, as well, has maintained her dignity and professionalism. Streep was also a Yale Drama School graduate. I see Nyongo'o in similar fashion.

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The Fetishisation of Lupita Nyong'o [View all] ismnotwasm Mar 2014 OP

Well, she got an MFA from Yale Drama School and is an accomplished professional actor. CTyankee Mar 2014 #1

dignified beauty. that is an interesting thought. here is a video of her talking about beauty. seabeyond Mar 2014 #3

I loved that! Thanks. I agree with her... CTyankee Mar 2014 #4

excellent. all of it. and in 2014 you would think we would get it, but we get it LESS than a seabeyond Mar 2014 #2

Excellent article.nt sufrommich Mar 2014 #5

We've been pretty enfatuated with her in here too BainsBane Mar 2014 #6

Mainstream media isn't known for delving into subjects Blue_Adept Mar 2014 #7

especially the red carpet stuff. she and her stylists have chosen incredibly elegant clothes... bettyellen Mar 2014 #8