Lupita Nyong o on Her Matrix and Nina Simone-Inspired Look

[Andre] What inspired your beautiful coiffure?

(Laughing) Well, the sculptural hairdos

from all around the continent.

All around the world. Yeah. Yes.

It s beautiful. Yes.

And the dress?

This is Calvin Klein.

[Andre] It s quite beautiful.

It s kind of a throwback to The Matrix Reloaded.

[Andre] The Matrix Reloaded.

(Laughing) Compact discs.

What is creativity to you?

How do you feel your most creative? When are you

your most creative on stage?

Oh, yes, definitely.

[Andre] On stage.

On stage, and just finding self-expression.

[Andre] Self expression.

Yeah.

I would like to say to you that this is very Nina Simone.

I knew Nina Simone. Yes.

And you are very, very Nina Simone. It s quite beautiful.

And she was an inspiration as well.

[Andre] Great inspiration, and highly creative.

You ve given me a great Nina Simone feeling. A great vibe.

Oh, good. Wonderful

That s a good feeling.

[Andre] Good feeling. Have fun inside.

[Lupita] Cheers. Thank you.