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Lupita Nyong'o Addresses Backlash Over Helen of Troy Role
Actress Lupita Nyong'o has responded to criticism regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in a stage adaptation of "The Odyssey." The controversy centers on the perceived racial incongruity of her playing the mythical Greek figure.
21 May, 13:00 — 21 May, 20:07
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bloombergHigh102d ago
Lupita Nyong’o Can’t Play Helen of Troy? That’s Odd - Bloomberg.com
Lupita Nyong’o Can’t Play Helen of Troy? That’s Odd Bloomberg.com
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Lupita Nyong’o Responds to Backlash Over Helen of Troy Casting in The Odyssey
By Jim Vejvoda
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First report: bloomberg · 21 May, 13:00|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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