Every Single Time Lupita Nyong’o Proved She Is the Master of the Red Carpet Twirl

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There’s no denying that Lupita Nyong’o is one of the most fashion-forward actresses in the world. She has worn everything from a rainbow Versace gown to bright orange feather-adorned Prada gowns. While she’s not afraid to switch up her style, Lupita does have a signature pose that she seems to pull out at every major event she attends.

Practically any time the Us actress hits a red carpet, she uses the opportunity to give a little twirl for the photographers. Not only is the move whimsical, fun, and unexpected, but it is a much-needed break from most stuffy red carpet poses. It also gives Lupita the opportunity to show off her show-stopping gowns from literally every angle. Want to learn how to spin and pose like a pro? Check out the master at work and scroll through to see all of Lupita’s best red carpet twirls.

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The Angelic Look

Lupita Nyong’o wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta one-shoulder gown and paired the dress with Forevermark diamonds for the 2019 Vanity Fair afterparty.

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Pretty in Pink

Lupita gave a twirl in a shimmering pink Prada gown at a Chopard party during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

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Signature Pose

The actress wore a black Elie Saab gown with gold detailing as she twirled on the 2018 BAFTA red carpet.

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All in the Details

Lupita showed off every angle of her crystal-encrusted purple Atelier Versace gown at the world premiere of Black Panther in January 2018.

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Unlikely Lavender

Lupita spun down the red carpet premiere of Queen of Katwe in a custom Elie Saab gown and matching headpiece in 2016.

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Sparkle and Shine

Lupita gave a few quick twirls at the premiere of The Jungle Book in a custom lime green top and sequined fringe J.Crew skirt in 2016.

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The Most Iconic Twirl

Lupita’s most famous twirl has to be the one she took in this green Gucci number that she wore to the opening ceremony and premiere of La Tete Haute during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in 2015. (Beyoncé later wore the same gown for the Beauty and the Beast premiere in 2017.)

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Multicolored Magic

The actress showed off every angle of her gorgeous Elie Saab gown at the 2015 SAG Awards.

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Purple Beauty

Lupita twirled in her Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown at the 2015 Golden Globes.

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Swinging Fringe

The actress spun down the red carpet of the 2014 Met Gala in a fringe ’20s-inspired Prada ensemble.

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Award-Winning Twirl

After winning her first Oscar in 2014 for best supporting actress in 12 Years a Slave, Lupita made sure to give a signature twirl in her baby blue Prada gown as she gave her first postwin interview.