Spin-derella! Lupita Nyong'o's Best Red Carpet Twirls

Have you ever seen anyone happier than Lupita Nyong’o on the red carpet? We didn’t think so
By Brittany Talarico
Updated May 11, 2018 04:13 PM

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CANNES 2018

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The actress was clearly feeling pretty in her Prada ball gown, featuring peach organza fabric, while attending the "Secret Chopard Party" during the 71st Annual Cannes Film Festival.

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CANNES 2018 PART 2

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She has one hand at her side and the other one throwing up a piece sign as the skirt on her Dior Haute Couture white cage dress (worn to the screening of Sorry Angel) does its own thing thanks to the breeze on the French Riviera.

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CANNES 2015

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in a custom pleated “grasshopper green” Gucci chiffon gown featuring floral crystal embellishments and Chopard jewels at the opening ceremony premiere of La Tête Haute.

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CANNES 2015 PART 2

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in a white pleated midi dress featuring laser cut detailing on the bodice plus Nicholas Kirkwood pumps.

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BAFTA LOS ANGELES BRITANNIA AWARDS 2013

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in black-and-cream Lanvin gown (she loves a plunging neckline!) accessorized with an embellished belt.

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GOLDEN GLOBES 2015

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in a floral ombré Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown with 3-D detailing at the bust and Chopard jewels.

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SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS 2015

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in a striped digital-print Elie Saab gown and Fred Leighton jewels.

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MET GALA 2014

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in an emerald green Prada net dress featuring a crazy number of embellishments – glass beads, crystals, cascading feathers and chandelier drops – plus, gem-studded green suede sandals, coordinating clutch (both Prada) and a vintage Cartier necklace worn as a headpiece.

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OSCARS 2014

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in a “Nairobi blue” plunging pleated Prada gown, Fred Leighton jewels and an 18 kt yellow gold and diamond headband.

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GOLDEN GLOBES 2014

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in a red caped Ralph Lauren Collection gown. (Yes, she can twirl the a cape too.)

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