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The usual suspects losing it over the idea of Lupita Nyong’o playing Helen of Troy turned the internet into the place that launched a thousand quips – 17 favourites

Oonagh Keating. Updated February 3rd, 2026

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Helen of Troy, a story from myth, was supposed to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Lupita deserves the role honestly. https://t.co/D3nBnHC3xF

— Bethany Roses 🍉 (@bethany_roses) January 31, 2026

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Bet you won’t now do Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ (or any other movie).

— Wade Miller (@OleBeeM) January 31, 2026

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The only Greek actress to play Helen of Troy on film was Irene Papas and even she didn’t conform to what racists want her to look like (blonde and German).

Stfu. https://t.co/mn2VwgB3th pic.twitter.com/MCAuK7Eqdn

— Luann’s Camel 🇵🇸 (@luannscamel) February 1, 2026

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Are you also hoping they cast an accurate cyclops in it as well?

— Crevy (@JoshuaCrevy) January 31, 2026

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People are mad cuz Lupita Nyong’o is playing Helen of Troy?!?

Have you ever read The Iliad? Helen is described as being the most beautiful woman alive.

You’re fucking blind if you don’t think Lupita is gorgeous! pic.twitter.com/Eg8PjIrdKT

— EvilFuGuru/ジョン (@EvilFuGuru) January 31, 2026

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Lectures on integrity by perhaps the biggest fraud of our generation is absolutely hilarious https://t.co/CB6A35UqdW

— Shivansh Atri (@ShivWithoutFear) February 1, 2026

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No it fucking isn’t https://t.co/jtB4akldUs

— evan loves worf (@esjesjesj) February 2, 2026

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Elon Musk leads the online criticism against director Christopher Nolan’s controversial choice of casting for Queen Helen of Troy in his new film, ‘The Odyssey’ pic.twitter.com/5FeHhGqCXH

— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) February 2, 2026

Here’s the bottom line.

Helen of Troy is a mythological figure. She can be played by anyone. Her race is unimportant to the narrative. Diane Kruger’s not Greek either. Lupita Nyong’o hasn’t even been confirmed for the role but she’s one of our most beautiful actresses. Don’t be a stupid, racist grifter. pic.twitter.com/rP63wgBZmu

— Richard Newby – Illegitimi non carborundum (@NewbyRichard3) February 1, 2026

“Don’t be a stupid, racist grifter.” Advice to live by.

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The usual suspects losing it over the idea of Lupita Nyong’o playing Helen of Troy turned the internet into the place that launched a thousand quips – 17 favourites

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