Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images That chemistry you sensed between Lupita Nyong'o and Jared Leto? Yeah, it was real and, according to the
Us actress, it’s still there, though they have never actually dated. “Jared Leto, he’s still on speed dial, because we were on that [Oscar campaign] journey together and he’s so embracing of me,” Nyong'o told the publication. “There was an intimacy that grew from that, that goes beyond the dating rumors, beyond all that.” For now, Lupita. For
now. The Oscar campaign Nyong’o is referring to took place back in 2014, before both snagged Best Supporting Actress and Actor Oscars for their respective roles in 12 Years a Slave and Dallas Buyers Club. Leto further fueled dating rumors when he shouted out Nyong'o during his acceptance speech at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2014, calling her his “future ex-wife.” In the interview, Nyong’o also praised everyone who welcomed her in Hollywood with “such warmth” following her role in 12 Years a Slave, including industry heavyweights
Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt. “My cast mates surrounded me. I don’t know if they are aware of this, but I felt so protected,” Nyong’o said. It was undeniable that Lupita Nyong'o and Jared Leto had chemistry. The two never dated, but became close during their 2014 awards season journey when she received praise for her role in 12 Years a Slave and he for Dallas Buyers Club. Nyong'o, 36, opens up about her close friendship with the actor and singer, expressing that they share a special "intimacy" that "goes beyond dating rumors." “Jared Leto, he’s still on speed dial, because we were on that [Oscar campaign] journey together and he’s so embracing of me,” Nyong'o tells Net-a-Porter in a new interview published on Friday. “There was an intimacy that grew from that, that goes beyond the dating rumors, beyond all that.” The two were always spotted at awards season events. Leto even gave Nyong'o a special shout-out during his acceptance speech at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in 2014 when he took home the trophy for Best Supporting Actor. After thanking a slew of people, and making a handful of jokes along the way, he directed his attention to Nyong'o saying, "[To] my future ex-wife, Lupita," adding, "I'm thinking about you." The two went on to each win Oscars for their respective films in the Supporting Actor and Actress categories.  Steve Granitz/WireImage While the two have remained close since then, the Black Panther star's interview goes further into addressing the people in Hollywood who have helped her along the way. "Starting with 12 Years a Slave, I was welcomed [in Hollywood] with such warmth. My castmates surrounded me. I don’t know if they are aware of this, but I felt so protected," she began, also adding Sarah Paulson, Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Union, Oprah Winfrey, director Steve McQueen and Brad Pitt. She also details the life lessons she learned since making it big. Among the things she sees as priorities include, "Now is all that matters," "work harder than you ever thought possible," "embrace your fabulous hair," and "don't let anyone limit you." "My outlook from very young was that women can do whatever they want," she explains. "I remember a teacher saying, ‘You can’t whistle. You’re a girl,’ and I was like, ‘Yes, I can,’ and I whistled some more. I didn’t understand what he was saying. I was a tomboy. I would climb trees. But it was like, ‘Don’t climb trees. You’re a girl.’ I’m like, ‘But my feet work. Why would I not want to climb a tree?’ I was just raised different." Up next for Nyong'o, she stars in Jordan Peele's upcoming thriller, Us. Watch the trailer below. RELATED CONTENT: Lupita Nyong'o Was Silent for 10 Days After 'Black Panther' Was Released Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o Talk Their Chemistry and That Elevator Moment (Exclusive) Jared Leto Blinded Himself to Get Into Character for 'Blade Runner 2049' Related GalleryPowerful in Purple: Fashion Inspo to Celebrate International Women's DayWho did Jared Leto dated?Jared and Valery Have Been Together for Seven (7) Years
While Jared is probably best known for his A-list (often rumored) relationships with Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson, Ashley Olsen, Lindsay Lohan, and Katy Perry, his relationship with Valery is perhaps his longest.
Who did Lupita Nyongo date?Lupita Nyong'o is rumored to have dated 12 Years a Slave costar Chiwetel Ejiofor in 2012.
Did Lupita and Michael Date?The video revived people's hopes that Michael and Lupita might be romantically involved. But alas, as much as we love their cute interactions, they are indeed just friends.
What happened to Lupita?Lupita Nyong'o has departed the production per a report from Variety, leaving Natalie Portman without a co-star. The two had been slated to star in the limited series back in 2021, but now the search is on to find a new co-lead. Filming is currently underway on the Endeavor Content production in Baltimore, Maryland.
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