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By Alex Gonzalez
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Newly single Lupita Nyong'o is not looking to get back into the dating game anytime soon, as another man is taking priority — her pet cat, Yoyo.
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, the actress confirmed that she is single, after most recently being linked to actor Joshua Jackson. The news indicates the two have broken up after about a year of dating. But Nyong'o revealed that she had actually adopted Yoyo last year, following a breakup with sports commentator Selema Masekela.
Since adopting Yoyo, the Oscar-winning actress says her heart has become more open to all forms of love — even if she doesn't believe romantic love is in the cards for her at the moment.
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"My love for my cat is singular. If I'm ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it'll be because of him," Nyong'o said. "I was ready to shut that door and lock it and bolt it. He has ensured that my heart remains open."
Though the interview was published on Wednesday, October 9, its author notes that the conversation actually took place September 11, 2024, the day after the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Nyong'o noted that she plans to vote for Harris — and that she considers herself part of the "childless cat lady" movement.
On Yoyo's birthday, the Us star posted photos of him on social media with the caption #ChildlessCatLady.
"The fact that what was meant as a slight has become a badge of honor," said Nyong'o. "I love being a member of the childless cat ladies."
While she'll happily share photos of herself and Yoyo, Nyong'o revealed that she plans to dial back sharing personal details about her life via social media — particularly about her dating life.
"It's hard enough to go through heartbreak privately," she said. "When the world has an image of you in relation to someone else, it prolongs the healing process because the memory is emblazoned in the public domain."
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