Lupita Nyong'o turned heads and made a bold fashion statement at the 2023 Tony Awards held in New York City on Sunday. The 40-year-old actress captivated the audience as she flaunted a custom-made silver breastplate molded from her own body, designed by Pakistani artist and fashion designer Misha Japanwala. The racy garment showcased her bust and midriff, which she paired with chic black flared trousers.
Nyong'o further enhanced her striking appearance by removing her blazer, giving onlookers an even closer look at her provocative outfit. The actress also sported an intricate head tattoo, possibly henna, along with smoky eye shadow and a berry lip, adding to her overall edgy look.
The Tony Awards is an annual celebration of Broadway, and this year's event faced challenges due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America Strike. Despite the strike, the ceremony proceeded in an unscripted format, with CBS airing the show. Lin-Manuel Miranda, a Broadway icon, withdrew as the writer of the opening segment in solidarity with the WGA.
The event featured performances from various Tony-nominated musicals, including Into the Woods, New York, New York, Shucked, Beautiful Noise, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and more. The musical adaptation of the Marilyn Monroe film, "Some Like It Hot," garnered the most nominations, with 13 nods.
In a statement, Jack Sussman, executive vice president of specials, music, live events, and alternative programming at CBS, expressed the network's pride in supporting Broadway and the theater community. The Tony Awards showcased the brightest talents of Broadway and recognized the remarkable productions that have captivated audiences worldwide.
The 2023 Tony Awards became another significant event affected by the ongoing writers' strike, which also led to Drew Barrymore's withdrawal from hosting the MTV Movie & Television Awards. The strike revolves around issues of underpayment for streaming programs and concerns over the shrinking of writers' rooms.
The Tonys awarded various accolades, including Best Musical, Best Play, and Best Revival of a Musical and Play. The winners in these categories included "Kimberly Akimbo," "Leopoldstadt," "Parade," and "Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog," among others.
The ceremony also featured awards for best performers, directors, scenic design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, choreography, and orchestrations, honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the theater.
Despite the challenges faced by the Tony Awards this year, the event successfully celebrated the best of theater and highlighted the extraordinary talents that continue to bring Broadway productions to life.
(Note: The original story provided details about the Tony Award nominees and winners in various categories. These details have been excluded from the rewritten version to focus on Lupita Nyong'o's appearance at the event.)