31-year-old Actress Lupita Nyong’o named People Magazine’s ‘Most Beautiful’

2014 has definitely been the year for 31-year-old actress, Lupita Nyong'o. The Oscar winner was revealed as this year's "Most Beautiful."

People Magazine made their announcement Wednesday morning. Lupita's statement was, "It was exciting and just a major, major compliment," the 31-year-old says of gracing this year's cover. And especially, "I was happy for all the girls who would see me on [it] and feel a little more seen."

The 12 Years a Slave actress thought beauty was what she saw on television. "Light skin and long, flowing, straight hair," she says. "Subconsciously you start to appreciate those things more than what you possess." Her mother, Dorothy, who is the managing director and head of PR for the Africa Cancer Foundation, "always said I was beautiful," Nyong'o adds. "And I finally believed her at some point."

Now Lupita is enjoying compliments like, "when I have been called beautiful with not one drop of makeup on," she adds. "And also before I comb my hair or put on a pretty dress. Happiness is the most important thing."

Congrats Lupita !!! You are Beautiful !!!