Lupita Ny'ongo made us proud and made history when she became the first Kenyan and Mexican woman to win an Oscar in the in the 2013 awards.

Her story does not stop there as she has been in several high-profile films since then, including the relaunched Star War Franchise.

I know most of you can't remember seeing her in the film because she was heavily made up to look like a small frail creature.  Another prominent role we will soon see her in is in Black Panther.

@JoshGad tried it! #StarWars #TheLastJedi #Spoilers at #LittleMonstersFilm #ignoretheblood. 

According to deadline.com, the film follows Dave, a washed-up musician who volunteers to chaperone his nephew’s kindergarten class field trip after taking a shine to the plucky teacher, Miss Caroline (Nyong’o).

“Dave’s intentions are complicated by the presence of Teddy McGiggle (Gad) the world’s most famous kids show personality — and competition for Miss Caroline’s affections. One thing none of them bargained for, however, is a sudden zombie outbreak, from which Dave and Miss Caroline must protect the children.” 

So now you know (insert Nyashinki's voice) why she was holding a severed head.