Lupita named worlds most beautiful woman

Lupita Nyong’o has been declared the world’s most beautiful woman of 2014 by the People magazine.

Lupita who bagged and Oscar award for best supporting actress for her role in 12 years a slave, will grace the cover of this week’s issue of the magazine.

In its list of 50 world’s beautiful women, Lupita beats seasoned actresses and artistes among them Scandal’s Kerry Washington who also starred in a slavery era drama Django Unchained and musician Pink who came in 10th and 5th respectively.

Stacy Kiebler who was famous for dating George Clooney, Hollywood’s most famous bachelor was eighth.

The endorsement by People, a weekly magazine published in the US that has a circulationof over 40 million, is the latest accolade for the star who has been making waves in Hollywood for her beauty and style as well as her presence and acting skills.

The magazine says that the actress was excited to be on the magazine's cover especially for girls who'd be inspired by it.

"It was exciting and just a major, major compliment," the 31-year-old said. " I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen."

Lupita who is one of the faces of Lancome and has taken part in a miu miu campaign for its spring collection, has paid tribute to Alek Wek for being inspiration in embracing her African beauty.