Marlon Wayans’ emotional response to Lupita Nyong’o and Selema Masekela’s break-up news is praised by fans as ‘the best thing I’ve ever seen’
Marlon Wayans’ touching response to the recent news of Lupita Nyong’o’s split from Selama Masekela has been hailed by fans as “sweet” and “honest”.
The Don’t Be A Threat star, 51, took to Instagram to offer candid advice to Lupita, 40, who expressed her heartache in an emotional statement she shared to confirm her split from partner Selema Masekele on Thursday.
The heartbreaking prose detailed her great pain and determination to ‘run in the shadows’ following the break-up which followed just hours before she was spotted making out with newly single Joshua Jackson.
U the post officewrote about the break-up and revealed she was in ‘heartbreak season’ due to ‘cheating’ by an unnamed loved one.
Actor Marlon, who starred in hit comedies like White Chicks and the Scary Movie franchise, sent some words of comfort to the Black Panther star in a comment below her post.
Touching: Actor Marlon Wayans took to Instagram yesterday to offer heartfelt advice to Lupita Nyong’o, in what fans hailed as “honest” and “sweet” (pictured, 2016)
Trust issues: Lupita Nyong’o announced on Thursday that she has split from boyfriend Selema Masekela, saying she is distancing herself from someone she ‘can no longer trust’
The comment garnered nearly 9,500 likes, with Wayans writing, “Trust God. He wants better for you. All lessons are a blessing, especially the painful ones. And this too Shall pass. The warmest of hugs.’
He added: “Be kind to yourself as you heal. I always say whenever I have a breakup “I’m lucky, you love me again. I missed you.” He loves his wife.’
In addition to supporting the actor’s “wise” words in hundreds of Instagram comments below his, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss Wayans’ message.
Reposting a comment on the screenshot, X account @c0cosais wrote: “Marlon’s advice to Lupita is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen because you really love ‘yourself’ again.”
A number of fans shared the same reaction with the person behind the account, with one writing in response to Marlon’s message, “Nicely written,” while another said, “So beautiful.”
One person praised Wayans’ take on Nyong’o’s situation, writing: ‘This is such a good perspective.’
One fellow fan wrote: ‘That was great wisdom’, while another said: ‘Sweetest thing ever.’
One fan was left in tears by the actor’s advice, writing: “I’m not kidding, this brought tears. The purity of this felt like a warm hug and a cup of tea rolled into one.’
Emotional reception: Fans took to X, ex-Twitter, to discuss Wayans’ message, praising the actor’s “wisdom” in his advice written to Nyong’o on Instagram
The last commenter tweeted: “This is sweet, sincere and fiery (emoji)! He actually spoke this blessed wisdom into the hearts of many.’
Lupita has been in a relationship with TV presenter and sports commentator Selma (52) since 2022.
In December, Lupita shared a video on social media revealing her relationship with Selma, as they dressed up in several different outfits.
The video was set to The King’s Affirmation – Chill Mix featuring Reuel Williams and featured the pair snapping as they changed into different outfits.
The star posted the video on her Instagram and wrote: “We just click! @selema #thisismilove #nuffsaid.’
Selema is a sports reporter and co-founder of Mami Vata, a surfwear company.
Heartbreak: Lupita expressed her heartache in an emotional statement shared to confirm her split from partner and US TV presenter Selam Masekela on Thursday
Newly single: Lupita was spotted flaunting newly single Joshua Jackson at Janelle Monae’s concert on Wednesday, one day after announcing her split from Selma Masekela
Estranged: Newly single Joshua (pictured, right) shares daughter Juno Rose Diana, three, with estranged wife Jodie Turner-Smith (pictured, left, 2022)
After the announcement, she was then seen with Dawson’s Scream star Joshua Jackson, 45.
In exclusive photos, Joshua, who shares daughter Juno Rose Diana, three, with estranged wife Jodie Turner-Smith, 37, was seen getting close with Oscar winner Lupita at Janelle Monae’s concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Joshua and Lupita were seen looking into each other’s eyes and flirting as they took in the star-studded show The Age of Pleasure in Inglewood from their seats.
Joshua looked dapper in a white t-shirt and black jacket, while Lupita flashed cleavage in a plunging black top and patterned blazer.
Lupita was also seen hugging friends and introducing Joshua to them.