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“12 Years a Slave” Star says she Prayed to God for Lighter Skin

“12 Years a Slave” star Lupita Nyong’o says she repeatedly prayed to God asking for lighter skin during her adolescence … because she thought having dark black skin was a curse.

Nyong’o was honored with an award on Thursday at a luncheon for Essence … and said she was teased growing up for her “night-shaded skin” … so she prayed God would change it.

Lupita says she was so ashamed she couldn’t even look at herself in the mirror … adding, “Every day I experienced the same disappointment of being just as dark as I had been the day before.”

The actress says supermodel Alek Wek — one of the first dark skinned supermodels — helped boost her confidence … because people like Oprah praised her as a beautiful woman.

Nyong’o says she ultimately learned that beauty comes in all shades … and hopes to be an inspiration to other young girls with similar concerns.

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