My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
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[My mother] always said I was beautiful and I finally believed her at some point.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the powerful impact of a mother's love and affirmation on self-esteem.
Lupita Nyong'o's quote highlights the significance of maternal support in shaping one's self-image. It emphasizes that when someone we trust, like a mother, consistently affirms our beauty and worth, it can eventually lead us to internalize that belief and cultivate self-love.
Themes
MotherBeautySelf-EsteemAffirmationLove
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a mother's day speech to highlight the role of mothers in building confidence.
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