Lupita Nyong'o Twitter followers knew it all along, Lupita Nyong'o is a beautiful woman as well as being a deeply talented actor who can plumb the depths of despair and transcendence in front of the camera.

This week, Lupita Nyong'o, the star of the film "12 Years A Slave" graced the cover of People this week as the magazine named her the world's most beautiful woman.

Lupita Nyong'o, 31, gushed "It was exciting and just a major, major compliment. I was happy for all the girls who would see me on in and feel a little more seen."

Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico City. When she turned 1 her Kenyan parents moved her to Nairobi. According to The Los Angeles Times Nyong'o embraces both cultures, stating that she's "Mexican and Kenyan at the same time."

Lupita Nyong'o graduated from Yale School of Drama. She won Best Supporting Actress at the SAG Awards, Spirit Awards and the Oscars for her role in 12 years a slave.

The beautiful Lupita Nyong'o is said to be dating Jared Leto

Lupita can also be seen alongside Liam Neeson in "Non-Stop."