We guess they forgot when Nyong'o toldVogue's very own Andre Leon Talley that the inspiration came from "sculptural hairdos from all around the continent" and legendary singer Nina Simone?
But Nyong'o reminded them in the classiest of ways via an Instagram vid captioned, "Hair Inspiration. Check. @vernonfrancois @voguemagazine #metball2016."
And that, ladies and gents, is how you check someone with class.
May they never try your life again, most beautiful one!