M’Baku is sexy, but Winston Duke is the real bae
#WinstonForever
Here are five times Winston Duke showed us he is actually sexier than M'Baku.
Winston Duke’s scrumptious, veggie loving character M’Baku in Black Panther has left people salivating all over social media. M’Baku (literally) barks at colonizers, looks pretty fetching in a fur, and has no problem saving a strong sister or two when she’s in a pinch.
What’s not to love?
Black Panther may be PG-13, but the responses to M’Baku online have not been. This tweet pretty accurately encapsulates the thirst that has surrounded M’Baku and the other characters:
trynna get mbackshots from mbaku, tchalla tchoke me, and killmonger to killmywalls pic.twitter.com/TYk8DS3WfB
— Diosa ??♀️ (@milanrougee) February 20, 2018
Some have even gone so far as to change their Twitter handles to more M’Baku focused names. We have gems like M’Baku’s Baby Mama, M’Baku’s Concubine, and the very subtle M’Baku’s Face is the Throne I Sit On.
That’s all completely understandable, M’Baku is a tall drink of water, but you know who gives M’Baku a run for his money? Winston Duke. He’s the man who plays M’Baku and honestly, he’s the real prize.
Black Panther marked the film debut for the 6’5, Yale-trained Trini. Since making his big splash, he’s been making the media rounds and we are so very thankful.
Peep this gallery of Winston’s live, in reality fineness.
A Supportive Man
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 26: Actor Winston Duke arrives at the world premiere of Disneys ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA, Feburary 26, 2018. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
The movie he co-stars in, Black Panther, is steadily smashing box office records around the globe, but he still finds the time to support his fellow creatives. Here he is at the world premiere for Ava DuVernay‘s A Wrinkle in Time. So sweet, so thoughtful.
Teddy Bear
STUDIO CITY, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Actor Winston Duke visits ‘The IMDb Show’ on February 15, 2018 in Studio City, California. This episode of ‘The IMDb Show’ airs on February 22, 2018. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
Wins (Can we call you Wins?) is really just a 6’5, 250-pound teddy bear. Look at that hearty laugh!
Hang. That. Suit.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Actor Winston Duke at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER at Dolby Theatre on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
As a big guy, it’s hard to find a good suit. Winston has clearly found the right tailor. Hang that suit!
Beard Game Proper
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Winston Duke attends the Marvel Studios Black Panther Welcome to Wakanda New York Fashion Week Showcase at Industria Studios on February 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Marvel)
You better give face with that perfectly moisturized beard! And clearly not afraid to go beyond a black or blue suit.
Slow Clap
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 06: Actor Winston Duke attends the Joseph Abboud Men’s Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week Mens’ at Hotel Wolcott Ballroom on February 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Listen. This man is making a turtleneck look good. That’s it! Debate is over. Winston wins. #WinstonForever
