Lupita Nyong ' o has become one of Hollywood 's hottest `` It '' girls . The film is based on the true story about a young girl who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in China, but managed to escape after being rescued by an American missionary couple. A Slave '' has earned her several awards and nominations . But there is much more to her story than how she captivates the cameras on the red carpet . The film has been hailed as one of the best movies of the year . `` I 'm just happy and filled with gratitude , '' says Nyong ' o .
Lupita Nyong ' o has become one of Hollywood 's hottest `` It '' girls . The film is based on the true story about a young girl who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in China, but managed to escape after being rescued by an American missionary couple. A Slave '' has earned her several awards and nominations . The film has been hailed as one of the best movies of the year . `` I 'm just happy and filled with gratitude , '' says Nyong ' o .