Current:Home > NewsLupita Nyong'o hints at split from Selema Masekela: 'A season of heartbreak' -Prosperity Pathways
Lupita Nyong'o hints at split from Selema Masekela: 'A season of heartbreak'
View
Date:2025-04-16 07:01:00
Lupita Nyong'o is opening up about being in "a season of heartbreak" amid a fresh breakup.
Though the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" actor knows "there are much more important things going on in the world right now," she felt compelled to share a "a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust," according to her Instagram post Thursday.
While she didn't explicitly name who she was referring to, Nyong'o has been romantically linked with television host Selema Masekela. The two seemingly confirmed their relationship and went Instagram official in December, though according to People, it's unclear when the two began dating.
Her heartbreak, she added, is due to "a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception."
Her announcement comes a day after she was seen attending a Janelle Monáe concert with actor Joshua Jackson amid his divorce from Jodie Turner-Smith. The Daily Mail published photos of the two at the Los Angeles concert on Oct. 18.
On Instagram, Nyong'o continued: "But I am reminded that the magnitude of the pain I am feeling is equal to the measure of my capacity for love. And so, I am choosing to face the pain, cultivating the courage to meet my life exactly as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass. The promise, they say, is that a tender heart is what gives birth to fearlessness."
Nyong'o hopes that opening up about how she's dealing with a breakup "might be useful to someone else out there experiencing the grip of heartbreak who is poised to try and escape from the pain and miss out on the wisdom that comes from it," she wrote, adding "#Breakup."
"Let’s face our pain so we don’t spread it," she concluded her message.
Gabrielle Union-Wade, Ava DuVernay, Marlon Wayans share love and advice
Several friends chimed in with to share their love and supportive comments under Nyong'o's post.
Gabrielle Union-Wade kept it simple with two black hearts and the prayer hands emoji, while Marlon Wayans reminded Nyong'o to "Trust God. He wants better for you."
"All lessons are blessings especially the painful ones. This too shall pass. Warmest of hugs. Be kind to you as you heal," the comedian and writer wrote. "I always say whenever (I) have a break up 'lucky me, i get to love ME again. I missed you me.' Go love on you woman."
Josh Gad expressed his love, and Ava DuVernay said, "We lift you up with love and sisterhood. Your miracles are all around you. Let us count them in confidence and in faith."
"Black Panther's" Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, told Nyong'o to "lean on your supportive friends," adding, "I’m am here to soothe your heart."
'A therapeutic journey':Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
According to People, Nyong'o wished Masekela a happy birthday in August. As of Thursday, the post is no longer visible on her Instagram feed.
"And THEN... the Universe saw it fit to bring this Sunshine Human ☀️ into my orbit, and this day marks his introduction to life," she wrote on social media at the time, per the outlet. "Every day is full of #goodenergy and reasons to dance with @selema as my favorite playmate. Happy Birthday, mi amor!"
Masekela responded to her post, writing: "sneaky, mi amor. luckiest man alive. my heart is smiling wide."
Masekela has yet to speak out about the split.
veryGood! (25666)
Related
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Out of Africa: Duke recruit Khaman Maluach grew game at NBA Academy in Senegal
- Paige DeSorbo Speaks Out After Boyfriend Craig Conover Called Breakup Very Probable
- Rays’ Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- The 50 Most Popular Amazon Items E! Readers Bought This Month: Viral Beauty, Kyle Richards' Picks & More
- SportsCenter anchor John Anderson to leave ESPN this spring
- Terrence Shannon Jr. case shows how NIL can increase legal protection for college athletes
- Louvre will undergo expansion and restoration project, Macron says
- Candace Cameron Bure Details Her Battle With Depression
Ranking
- Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
- Photos released from on board the Dali ship as officials investigate Baltimore bridge collapse
- An Oil Company Executive Said the Energy Transition Has Failed. What’s Really Happening?
- Terrence Shannon Jr. case shows how NIL can increase legal protection for college athletes
- Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
- Cute College Graduation Outfit Ideas That’ll Look Good Under Any Cap & Gown
- Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
- NFL’s newest owner joins the club of taking stock of low grades on NFLPA report card
Recommendation
'Most Whopper
Candace Cameron Bure Details Her Battle With Depression
An Oil Company Executive Said the Energy Transition Has Failed. What’s Really Happening?
A timeline of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
'We will never forget': South Carolina Mother, 3-year-old twin girls killed in collision
Women's Sweet 16 bold predictions for Friday games: Notre Dame, Stanford see dance end
Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls