Lupita Nyong’o claps back at haters slamming her ‘Odyssey’ casting: ‘You can’t perform beauty’
Lupita Nyong’o has responded to criticism regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey.' She emphasized that beauty cannot be performed and expressed her support for Nolan's vision of the story. Nyong’o also noted that the casting reflects a diverse representation of the world.
- ▪Lupita Nyong’o addressed backlash over her casting as Helen of Troy, stating, 'You can’t perform beauty.'
- ▪She expressed support for director Christopher Nolan's interpretation of the mythological story.
- ▪Criticism emerged online after casting details were released, with notable figures like Elon Musk voicing their disapproval.
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Movies Lupita Nyong’o claps back at haters slamming her ‘Odyssey’ casting: ‘You can’t perform beauty’ By Audrey Rock Published May 21, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Lupita Nyong’o has broken her silence on harsh criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s version of “The Odyssey” — some of which came from Elon Musk. “You can’t perform beauty,” the actress told Elle of backlash over her role as “the most beautiful woman in the world” in a profile published on Thursday. “I want to know who a character is. What is beyond beauty? What is beyond looks? That’s the thing about doing such a well-known text, which has been studied and interpreted and derived from,” she continued. “Research could be endless.
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