Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar win brings viewers, colleagues to feet and tears [Vine, video, photos]

Lupita makes Benedict cry! #oscars https://t.co/L9Ud2UmiAu

— Bustle (@bustle) March 3, 2014

Actress Lupita Nyong’o snagged the Best Supporting Actress Oscar tonight for her performance in 12 Years a Slave. She brought her colleagues and fans to their feet. And to tears.

Standing ovation. Lupita est très émue. #Oscars2014 pic.twitter.com/3WAK9LMgbN

— Télérama Vodkaster (@Vodkaster) March 3, 2014

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Even my #CondoSeniors are standing and clapping for Lupita Nyong'o's emotional #Oscars speech

— 5WA – Robert Neff (@5wa) March 3, 2014

RT @beespears: “@me:I have just cried. Like real tears for @Lupita_Nyongo. I love her and am so proud! #12YearsASlave” girl you and me both!

— Kelsey✨12/6 ?? Dad (@KRileyTips) March 3, 2014

Amen:

"No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid." Congratulations @Lupita_Nyongo!! #oscars pic.twitter.com/lAPizvK1oa

— BLACK GIRLS ROCK! (@BLACKGIRLSROCK) March 3, 2014

Congrats!

Congratulations @Lupita_Nyongo wins Best Supporting Actress #Oscars2014 http://t.co/VIXXeP0Peg  #12yearsASlave pic.twitter.com/rvVs2HANMh

— Getty Images Entertainment (@GettyVIP) March 3, 2014