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The extreme measures Lupita Nyong’o took to pull off her role in ‘Us’

ROLLINGOUT.COM — The actress plays the ‘Tethered’ character, as well as Adelaide, Red’s non-villainous doppelgänger.

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7 years ago

March 26, 2019

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By Rollingout.com

Lupita Nyong’o studied people with spasmodic dysphonia to create the voice of her Us character Red.

The 36-year-old actress plays the antagonistic ‘Tethered’ character — as well as Adelaide, Red’s non-villainous doppelgänger — in Jordan Peele’s new horror movie. Nyong’o says she gained inspiration for the character’s haunting voice by studying the neurological disorder that causes involuntary spasms of the larynx.

Nyong’o — who first discovered spasmodic dysphonia through Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who suffered from the disorder himself told the New York Times, “I was fascinated, and I started doing research. I met with people who have the condition and built it from there.”

During her research, she found it’s often “not really understood” why people suffer from the condition, which gave her plenty of scope for her own interpretations.

She added, “It could be a trauma in your life — someone dying, or a physical assault. It varies. For me, it felt very organic as an inspiration for Red, who’s had this kind of strangled past.

“Red’s character is very id-driven, so one of the things that we were looking for was for that to come across in the quality of her voice — just the raw emotion, the raw rage.”

And when director Jordan Peele first heard the “creepy” voice, he knew immediately that it was perfect for the role.

Speaking in a video for Variety, he said, “I [had just] described it as a voice that hadn’t been used in years. She sat me down and said ‘Are you ready?’ It was like nothing I had ever heard. So creepy.”

This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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December 4, 2025

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.