Lupita Nyong’o Reveals How Her Cat Transformed Her Perspective on Relationships After Heartbreak: “My Heart Remains Open”

Lupita Nyong’o recently shared her thoughts on her rescue cat, Yoyo, and how this furry companion has significantly transformed her outlook on love following a previous heartbreak. In a captivating interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, released on Thursday, October 10, the talented actress expressed her deep affection for Yoyo, whom she adopted last year:

“My bond with my cat is unparalleled. Should I be fortunate enough to embark on a new romantic journey, it will be thanks to him… I was prepared to close off my heart completely. [But] he has kept my heart open.”

While not officially confirmed, there were connections between Lupita Nyong’o and actor Joshua Jackson in late 2023, following Jackson’s ex-wife, Jodie Turner-Smith’s, divorce filing. The two were spotted together at various events, including a concert in Los Angeles and a vacation in Mexico coinciding with the birthday of the A Quiet Place star in March.

However, speculation about their relationship’s end began circulating in late September 2024 when Joshua was seen with model Nastassja Roberts in New York.

Lupita Nyong’o reflected on her past relationship with Selema Masekela

Before the rumors of romance with Joshua Jackson, Lupita was in a relationship with TV host and sports commentator Selema Masekela, which ended in October 2023. She publicly announced their breakup through an Instagram Story, stating her intention to “dissociate”from someone she could “no longer trust.”

While hinting at the reasons for their separation, she remarked that her feelings were “suddenly and heartbreakingly extinguished by betrayal.”

In her latest feature in Harper’s Bazaar UK, Nyong’o candidly discussed her experiences of feeling blindsided by her ex-boyfriend’s “deception.”She explained:

“You often find yourself thinking, ‘Why? What were the signs? Why didn’t I recognize them? And if I did, why didn’t I respond?’ Replaying moments, I remembered feelings of unease that I chose to overlook. Why did I dismiss them?”

The Little Monsters star acknowledged that revisiting these ignored signs could lead to a “toxic”mindset, yet she regarded it as a chance for personal growth. Lupita also contemplated her previous openness regarding her relationships, underscoring her decision to keep future romantic endeavors more private. She stated:

“It’s challenging enough to deal with heartbreak in private. When everyone has a perception of you tied to another person, it complicates the healing process as those memories linger in the public eye.”

On the professional front, Lupita Nyong’o is currently engaged in several projects, including her latest animated family-adventure film, The Wild Robot. She provides the voice for ROZZUM unit 7134, known as Roz, an intelligent robot who washes up on an empty island following a shipwreck.

The story follows Roz as she navigates life with the island’s animal inhabitants and her transition into the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. Notably, the film also features acclaimed actors like Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, and Kit Connor.

Directed by Chris Sanders, this sci-fi adventure premiered in U.S. theaters on September 27 and currently boasts a remarkable 98% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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