Lupita Nyong’o
Nyong’o became an instant star after her role in director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave in 2013. She became a fashion icon, cultural icon and role model for women with darker skin tones. Her popularity even spawned a photoshopped image with Storm’s mohawk. This image went viral and everyone wanted her as the weather base heroine. This might have been one of the most popular fan castings in recent years.
