Lupita Nyong'O Oscar Speech Inspires People To Dream Regardless Of Race And Origin; '12 Years A Slave' Best Supporting Actress Thanks Michael Fassbender For Being Her 'Rock'

She might be continuously praised for her stellar performances but nothing can stop Lupita Nyong'o from being gracious and humble. Clad in a Greek-inspired Prada dress, the Oscars 2014 Best Supporting Actress happily accepted her Oscar statuette. Lupita Nyong'o Oscar speech left the audience awe-inspired.

The Lupita Nyong'o Oscar speech started with a thunderous "Yes!" She then thanked the award-giving body for acknowledging her performance on '12 Years a Slave': Thank you to the Academy for this incredible recognition."

"It doesn't escape me for one moment that so much joy in my life is thanks to so much pain in someone else's," the Kenyan-Mexican actress continued.

 She likewise acknowledged the roots of the award-winning story: "And so I want to salute the spirit of Patsy for her guidance and for Solomon - thank you for telling her story and your own."

The film director was also included in Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar speech:  "Steve McQueen, you charge everything you fashion with the breath of your own spirit. Thank you so much for putting me in this position. This has been the joy of my life. I'm certain that the dead are standing about you and watching, and they are grateful and so am I."

The 31-year-old trending star did not forget to recognize her co-stars: "Chiwetel, thank you for your fearlessness and how deeply you went into telling Solomon's story."

"Michael Fassbender, thank you so much! You were my rock," she added.

With her voice cracking, she thanked her origins: "I want to thank my family for your training and the Yale School drama as well."

What made Lupita Nyong'o's speech stand out was her statement about dreams: "When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid."

The historical film won three Oscar 2014 awards including the coveted 'Best Picture' award.

Steve McQueen dedicates the film's award to those who have been enslaved: "I dedicate this award to all people who have endured slavery. And the 21 million people who still suffer slavery today. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you."