"Not all heroes wear capes": Lupita's reaction to Will Smith's "Keep my wife's name out of your mouth" had fans in stitches

Who knew Lupita Nyong’o’s reaction to Will Smith’s ‘Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth’ would steal the show?

Will Smith’s angry reply to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife’s alopecia was a highlight moment of the 2022 Academy Awards, which was followed by Smith slapping the latter.

But recently, X-users spotted Lupita, who was sitting right behind Smith during the incident, taken aback by Smith’s words. Memes about her iconic expressions have flooded the internet lately.

Fans' take on Lupita's reaction to Will Smith's "Keep My Wife's Name Out of Your Mouth"

Not all heroes wear capes (via HoneyGoldxx/X)

If we look at Lupita’s expression in the footage, it seems like she didn’t have a clue about whether Smith was genuinely angry! Netizens claim that she was just judging the vibe before reacting. That indeed was a calculative gesture.

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The perfect mix (via Madisonxheights/X)

Lupita was surely in a dilemma about whether to laugh things off or maintain a poker face. Happens to all of us in serious situations, right? Especially if you have got into trouble for laughing, the dilemma is justified. We feel you, girl.

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Me when my parents fight (via Brainstorm/X)

Fans compared Lupita’s reaction to a kid who cannot process their parents' fight. Stuck between whether to remain silent or interfere. Most of the time, silence is the best response.

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This is when she realized (via ryanranime/X)

It was evident from Lupita’s expression that she didn’t register the gravity of the incident until Will Smith continued bashing Chris Rock verbally and used the F-word. The transition in her expressions cracked the internet up.

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Wait, is this a program? (via justcristalx/X)

Most believe that award shows are scripted, and fans anticipate that Lupita must’ve thought that the incident was a prank and that it was a part of the script. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way!

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GC, are we cooked?

Throwback to jokes turning into arguments in group chats. There's always the silent audience who don't participate in conversations yet show up to witness the fights. Lupita might be one of them!

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I thought this was a classy party (via mv1c01m/X)

Like most netizens, Lupita must’ve thought that the award night was a classy celebration until it took a nasty turn, and Smith pronounced the F-word to abuse Chris. However, by the time she even processed the situation, it was too late.

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The clash between Will Smith and Chris Rock on the Academy Awards night sparked controversy that lingered long enough. However, Lupita’s priceless reaction in the clip has been getting the limelight recently, and it really deserves the attention of memers.