Jared Leto dating rumours drew attention away from my film work – Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o and cat Schnitzel during a photocall for A Quiet Place: Day One. (Ian West/PA)

Lupita Nyong’o was concerned that rumours about her dating Hollywood star Jared Leto would draw “attention away from the work”.

The Mexico-born actress, who grew up in Kenya, won an Academy Award for supporting actress for historical movie 12 Years A Slave and is also known for the Black Panther superhero films.