Lupita Nyong'o Stops by Sesame Street—Watch!

"Skin comes in lots of beautiful shades and colors," the actress tells Elmo

By Zach Johnson Sep 16, 2014 5:45 PMTags

Lupita Nyong'o looked luminous on Sesame Street!

The Academy Award winner discussed the body's biggest organ with Elmo Tuesday. The Star Wars: Episode VII actress asked her new pal, "Did you know all animals and people are covered in skin?" With Nyong'o's help, the beloved TV character learned that he indeed has skin underneath his famous red fur.

The 12 Years a Slave star went on to explain the functions of skin, ranging from protection to touch. What quality does she love most about it? "Skin comes in lots of beautiful shades and colors," she said.

Clearly, Nyong'o loves the skin she's in.

Earlier this year, the Lancôme brand ambassador spoke about beauty in Hollywood. "I had to give a speech about beauty right before the Oscars, and for me, beauty is a compassion for yourself and those around you," Nyong'o told, 31, WWD. "And I think that in focusing on that, the light inside illuminates the beauty outside. The idea that Lancôme now has a few actor ambassadors is significant because actors are not just faces, they are spirits that people enjoy and relate to more than in an aesthetic way."

"We have the privilege of standing for something other than just looks," she added.