Lupita Nyong'o Named PEOPLE's Most Beautiful!!

*Cues Stevie Wonder* "Isn't she lovely! Isn't she wonderful!"...

It hasn't even been a full 365 days since she's hit the scene, but I think it's safe to say Lupita is definitely having the best year ever!

Oscar winner, Lancôme ambassador, and style snatcher are just a few of the accomplishments Lupita Nyong'o has under her belt, and now she can add being PEOPLE's most beautiful to the that list!

PEOPLE magazine recently revealed their 50 Most Beautiful People issue, and proudly announced the Kenyan beauty as their cover girl. When speaking on how she feels about gracing the cover for the most beautiful issue, the 31-year-old says, "It was exciting and just a major, major compliment...I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen."

The newfound style icon has exemplified what it means to be confident in your own skin, but admits growing up, she didn't realize how beautiful she was. During her adolescent years the '12 Years A Slave' star admits television played a role in what she equated beauty with.

"Light skin and long, flowing, straight hair...Subconsciously you start to appreciate those things more than what you possess."

To help her realize her beauty was her mother Dorothy, managing director and head of PR for the Africa Cancer foundation. "[My mother] always said I was beautiful, and I finally believed her at some point."

And we believe your mother too!

The Most Beautiful issue hits stands Friday.



via PEOPLE