Lupita Nyong'o Shines in Exquisite Beaded Headpiece as She Makes Stunning Red Carpet Debut Post Selema Masekela Breakup

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Lupita Nyong'o gracefully moves forward after her difficult breakup with boyfriend Selema Masekela. Making her first red carpet appearance since the split, the 40-year-old actress looked angelic at the GO Campaign's annual gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 21. She chose a stunning ivory gown with webbed sleeves and a high slit, complemented by an elaborate headpiece adorned with a net and layered conch shell beads. Completing her red carpet look, Nyong'o sported a smoky eye and a delicate glossy lip.

After the gala, Nyong'o expressed her gratitude on social media to those who supported her during a difficult time. In an Instagram Story that has since expired, she wrote, "I want to thank everyone for their kindness and support after sharing my heartbreak. The words of encouragement have meant more to me than I expected. They provide solace... and it's comforting to have an online space for the romantically heartbroken to come together." The news of Nyong'o and Masekela ending their relationship was first announced in a detailed Instagram statement on October 19th.

“At this moment, it is imperative for me to disclose a personal truth and publicly distance myself from someone I can no longer place my trust in,” Nyong'o expressed. “I find myself in a period of immense sorrow due to a love that was abruptly and profoundly extinguished by deceit.”

Nyong'o admitted to feeling the urge to retreat and remain in the shadows until she regained her strength. However, she ultimately made the decision to be transparent about her emotions.

"I have chosen to confront the pain, muster the courage to accept my life just the way it is, and have faith that this difficult phase will eventually pass," she added. "There is a belief that a compassionate heart is what spawns fearlessness. I sincerely hope this is true... I am sharing this with the intention of preserving it and with the hope that my personal journey might be of assistance to someone else in the midst of heartbreak, encouraging them not to evade the pain but rather embrace the valuable lessons that can come from it. #Breakup."

Nyong'o concluded her statement by urging her followers to confront their pain rather than passing it on.

Although Nyong'o didn't explicitly refer to Masekela, their split occurred following Nyong'o expressing admiration for the television personality on his birthday in August.

"The Universe has blessedly brought this radiant individual into my life's orbit, and today signifies their debut into the world," Nyong'o joyfully expressed. "Each day is brimming with positive vibes and motives to sway to the rhythm of life alongside @selema, my cherished partner. Wishing you a delightful birthday, my love!"

Notably, both Masekela and Nyong'o have removed any pictures of each other from their respective social media accounts.

Nyong'o has recently been seen attending a concert alongside Joshua Jackson, who is currently undergoing a divorce from Jodie Turner-Smith. However, neither Nyong'o nor Jackson have addressed the nature of their relationship.