Lupita Nyong’o Fangirling Over Da’Vine Joy Randolph at the Oscars Is So Pure

I'm not crying, you're crying.

On Sunday, March 10, the 2024 Oscars began with the purest moment of women supporting women — and the internet is in emotional shambles.

As Regina King, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rita Moreno, Mary Steenburgen, and Lupita Nyong'o kicked off the ceremony by presenting the nominees for Best Supporting Actress, Nyong'o couldn't resist fangirling just before it was announced that Da'Vine Joy Randolph would be taking home the first Oscar of her career for her role as cafeteria manager Mary in The Holdovers.

“Your performance is tribute to those who have helped others heal in spite of their own pain,” Nyong'o told Randolph, who began tearing up during her speech. The Black Panther actress also touched on the fact that Randolph's award-winning role in the film, which is set at a New England prep school in the 1970s, had personal family ties.

“Your performance is…also in tribute to your grandmother whose glasses you wore in the film," Nyong'o added, telling Randolph it was an "honor to see the world" through their eyes. Cue the waterworks — for Randolph and all of us.

Viewers couldn't get enough of the moving moment, and many pointed out that the two leading ladies were unintentionally matching in baby blue gowns embellished with metallic accents. Nyong'o's powder blue Armani Privé gown covered in crystals and feathers was a nod to the Cinderella-esque blue gown she wore to accept her own Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her 2014 for 12 Years a Slave. Meanwhile, Randolph opted for a stunning icy custom Louis Vuitton gown that had Oscar winner written all over it.

Randolph, who was accompanied to the stage by her teary co-star Paul Giamatti, admitted that she hadn't seen herself becoming an actor during her very emotional acceptance speech.

“I didn’t think I was supposed to be doing this as a career,” Randolph said, revealing that her mother had encouraged her to go into acting. “I thank my mother for doing that. I thank all the people who have been there for me, ushered me and guided me. I prayed for so long… I always wanted to be different, but now I realize that I just need to be myself. Thank you for you seeing me.”

She concluded her heartfelt speech by hinting at more memorable roles to come. "I pray to God that I get to do this more than once," she told the crowd. "I thank you for seeing me. Have a blessed night. Thank you."

The 37-year-old star's latest win is a sweet finish to a very successful awards season, which included wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, SAG Awards, and Critics Choice Awards. Now that she's gotten her due, here's hoping that a Nyong'o and Randolph movie collaboration is in our future.

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