In an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, the actress confirmed that she is single, after most recently being linked to actor Joshua Jackson. The news indicates the two have broken up after about a year of dating. But Nyong'o revealed that she had actually adopted Yoyo last year, following a breakup with sports commentator Selema Masekela.

"If I'm ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it'll be because of him,” Lupita Nyong'o said of her cat Yoyo

Actress Lupita Nyong’o has finally addressed her relationship status and break-up rumors with Joshua Jackson. Their romance first made headlines after the couple was first spotted walking around the Joshua Tree National Park in California.