Lupita Nyong’o’s Rollercoaster Experience on Hot Ones
Lupita Nyong’o recently appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones, a show where guests are tested with hot wings. The Kenyan-Mexican actress, aged 41, spoke on various topics during the episode, including acting with a cat despite being afraid of them, her potential performance during an apocalypse, Jay-Z using her name in a rap song, and Taylor Swift. She shared an interesting story about how she took matters into her own hands when producers couldn’t clear Swift’s rights to use a song in her film, "Devil Boy".
Nyong’o recounted how she decided to pitch the song directly to Taylor Swift, explaining the song’s importance to her and the effect it had on her depression. Swift ultimately cleared the rights for the song to be used in the film, citing the personal connection Nyong’o had with it. The actress also shared a heartwarming memory of how Swift’s song "Shake It Off" helped her overcome self-doubt and depression while working on Star Wars in London. The song’s positive impact on her spirits led to a moment of gratitude towards Swift, which she also expressed publicly during an interview in 2019.
Expressing Gratitude to Taylor Swift
After the song was successfully featured in her film, Nyong’o publicly expressed her deep gratitude towards Taylor Swift, hoping that the singer would watch the movie and feel appreciated for allowing the song to be used. Although Nyong’o hadn’t spoken to Swift directly, she believed that the singer’s act of clearing the song’s rights was a response to her heartfelt pitch. The actress’s experience with Swift’s Music showcases the powerful impact that Art can have on an individual’s emotional well-being, and the importance of expressing gratitude for such moments of connection and validation.
