Lupita Nyong’o on Grieving Chadwick Boseman

Lupita Nyong’o has openly expressed her ongoing grief for her 'Black Panther' co-star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer in 2020. During a BFI London Film Festival event, Nyong’o became emotional while watching a clip from the film and shared that she hasn't revisited the movie since Boseman's death. She described grief as 'the love with no place to put it' and emphasized living with the sorrow rather than avoiding it. Nyong’o also recalled the initial fear surrounding 'Black Panther's' release, given its predominantly Black cast, but highlighted its eventual success in breaking box office records. The actress frequently honors Boseman, having shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram marking the anniversary of his passing. Despite her sadness, Nyong’o finds solace in the memories of seeing Boseman alive on screen.