Lupita Nyong’o visited Sesame Street to talk with Elmo about skin and self-love.
Before meeting the Oscar winner, Elmo wasn't even aware he had skin underneath his red fur.
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Nyong'o says that her favorite thing about skin is that it comes in all different shades -- a piece of wisdom for all ages.
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