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She has won an Oscar, is starring in the upcoming Star Wars sequel and was named the ‘‘Most Beautiful Woman in the World’’. And now ELLE France has labelled Lupita Nyong’o a ‘‘superstar’’ as she graces the cover of the fashion magazine’s July issue. The 31-year-old continues her stellar year by looking stunning as she flashes a big smile in a canary yellow Giambattista Valli Haute Couture silk gown.

Lupita strikes a supermodel pose as she grabs her waist with her two hands as the billowing frock exposes her slender legs.
With her signature short hairdo, the 12 Years A Slave star glows as her contagious smile is accented with a fabulous slick of red lipstick.
Besides her enviable acting talents, the talented star has also taken the fashion world by storm.

Along with the Elle France spread, Lupita recently graced the cover of American Vogue’s July issue.
She opened up about navigating the daunting award show circuit and the fashion judgement that comes with it.

‘‘Nothing can prepare you for awards season. The red carpet feels like a war zone, except you cannot fly or fight; you just have to stand there and take it,’’ she said.

And she recently landed a lucrative endorsement deal by being named brand ambassador for Lancome.
The Kenyan born star showcases the power of the Teint Idole foundation by displaying a flawless and radiant glow in the new ad.

The French beauty giant hand-picked the 31-year-old and said in a statement at the time: ‘‘Her instinctive and sophisticated talent and one of a kind beauty, both delicate and strength-exuding, has taken the world by storm.’’

After winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave, Lupita was added to the cast of the upcoming Star Wars sequel.

She joins other newbies to the franchise including Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow in the latest instalment of the sci-fi powerhouse directed by J.J Abrams.

Adding to her impressive resume, the Yale graduate will also lend her voice to the upcoming reboot of the Disney classic film ‘‘The Jungle Book.’’
She’ll co-star with Scarlett Johannsson, Ben Kingsley and newcomer Neel Sethi for the live action and animated film. – Daily Mail.