'Black Panther' Star Winston Duke Is the Internet's New Boyfriend

Winston Duke is EVERYTHING! 

This is Winston Duke.

 

|The Look| . . -Suit by @theblacktux . . -Shirt by @dolcegabbana . . -Bag by @lululemon . . -Styled by @jennyricker . . . #blackpanther #press #fashionweek

A post shared by Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:59am PST

He’s a 31-year-old actor from Trinidad and Tobago, and one of the breakout stars in Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster film Black Panther. (He plays M’Baku, leader of the Jabari tribe.)

 

Me and my GENERAL, @danaigurira I salute you! Today is the day people.... Tonight at midnight you get to come into WAKANDA! . . . . #Blackpanther #wakandaforever #mbaku

A post shared by Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) on Feb 15, 2018 at 6:04am PST

 

Celebrating my feature film debut at the highly anticipated Black Panther premiere...what a night...words fail to describe this occasion and what it means to me to be a part of this once in a life time event! . |The Look| . Custom suit from @Josephabboud . Shoes by @allenedmonds . Watch by @movado . Lapel pin and rings @neillanejewelry . Styled by @jennyricker . #blackpanther #disney #marvel #mbaku #wakanda #wakandaforever #firstfilm #redcarpet #blessed #fan #aboutlastnight #losangeles #california #trinidad #suit #fashion #pictureoftheday #tailored #trinidadandtobago #nigeria #mindblown #melanin

A post shared by Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) on Jan 30, 2018 at 7:55pm PST

Besides his talent for acting, the Yale alumni is also making headlines because people on the internet can’t seem to stop themselves from swooning for him.

 

HEADED INTO FRIDAY LIKE !!! . . . #Blackpanther #wakandaforever

A post shared by Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) on Feb 15, 2018 at 9:23pm PST

(Can you really blame them, though?)

 

Thank you @gq for inviting me to the #manoftheyear Year celebration recognizing the works of 2017's stand out public figures. An honor! Thank you @allenedmonds for making the night possible! . . . . #gq #fashion #manoftheyear #style #redcarpet #classicman #actor #marvel #blackpanther #avengers #threepiecesuit #aboutlastnight #losangeles #California #trinidad #actorlife #comfort

A post shared by Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) on Dec 8, 2017 at 11:52am PST

Here’s a small taste of how the internet has been responding to Winston Duke’s greatness:

I know everyone is praising Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther...And I’m going to let y’all finish. But MY eyes were on this 6”5 chocolate bearded Tobagonian zaddy Winston Duke. Lawd Have MERCY MERCY !!! pic.twitter.com/mjHa1avQfv

— IG: AYANATHEDIVA (@AyanaTheDIVA) February 18, 2018

Man... listen pic.twitter.com/SwnMmBnyV2

— IG: AYANATHEDIVA (@AyanaTheDIVA) February 18, 2018

So I'm gonna need a movie starring @Winston_Duke and Jason Momoa where they lose their shirts in a terrible accident within the first five minutes of the film. pic.twitter.com/eFiZDaV3O7

— Donna Dickens (@MildlyAmused) February 19, 2018

Y’all: Winston Duke has a girlfriend...
Me: pic.twitter.com/bg8nizfFv6

— Nneka O. (@Playm8z) February 18, 2018

I love how my TL is ppl of multiple races and genders thirsting over Winston Duke for the last 24 hours LOL.

— Trudy (@thetrudz) February 17, 2018

This account is now a Winston Duke Stan account pic.twitter.com/ktKjurGFCP

— M’baku Stan Account (@_ShamGod) February 16, 2018

Everyone in Black Panther is a lot but the thirst is real for Winston Duke. My. Gawd. pic.twitter.com/iGfEaBbZD9

— Marie of the Jabari (@mawoee) February 14, 2018

Winston Duke is a whole ass meal plus snack and dessert pic.twitter.com/bW1uwOOi8b

— Mel-evolent (@jane_anon) February 17, 2018

also I’m in love with Winston Duke. a MAN. pic.twitter.com/J0eH7BEYgs

— icy grl (@obvszee) February 16, 2018

congratulations to everyone who spent the weekend developing a crush on M'Baku/Winston Duke

— Gavia Baker-Whitelaw (@Hello_Tailor) February 19, 2018

The thirst is real, y’all…

Black Panther Star Winston Duke Is the Internet's New Boyfriend