Angela Bassett

Fans are rallying around "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Angela Bassett after she did not take home an academy award on March 12.

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telugu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” Follow [TODAY.com](http://today.com/) for complete Oscars coverage, [including this year’s winners](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-grammy-winners-list-rcna68826) and unexpected moments. The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. In her acceptance speech, she also paid tribute to the the "Black Panther" crew and their love for Boseman. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). "We have joy in knowing that with this historic ‘Black Panther’ series, it is a part of his legacy that he helped to lead us to. And for this to come about as part of it is very satisfying." It is also nominated for best original song — “Lift Me Up,” music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson — as well as best visual effects and best makeup and hairstyling. In the end, Curtis took home the award for her portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdre in "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Despite Bassett not winning the award for best supporting actress, Michael B. "To my family, my beautiful husband, Christoper Guest, our daughters, Annie and Ruby, my sister Kelly, we just won an Oscar," she said. "Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her.

Jamie Lee Curtis won over Angela Bassett for Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Oscars. The Academy Awards moment had Twitter in an uproar, saying the ...

[9-1-1 star](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525078&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fseries%2F9-1-1-b3519825-4053-4065-b3a6-e93125fb7d54) looked regal in her purple Moschino gown and [told Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/angela-bassett-on-what-celebrating-her-oscars-moment-with-her-family-means-exclusive-200567) that she was “feeling pretty good.” She was flanked by her husband, [Courtney B. [on Twitter](https://twitter.com/lqstofus/status/1635079713818578944) and added: "Angela’s face ... She's a graduate of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication. “I think it’s long overdue, and I really want to see her be honored the way that I know she should be,” Slater told the outlet. Angela was up for the title thanks to her role in [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever/7MAONYZ92wDT), along with fellow nominees Stephanie Hsu, Hong Chau and Kerry Condon. It inspired a flux of support toward the actress as the term " [ROBBED](https://twitter.com/search?q=ROBBED&src=trend_click&vertical=trends)" trended on the platform. Before joining GH in 2021, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. "They really robbed Angela Bassett out of another #Oscar," [a different user added](https://twitter.com/sleezyjamie/status/1635079421618176000?). #Oscars," "They know Angela Bassett got robbed. Before the two presented, they took a beat to acknowledge Angela: "Hey Auntie, we love you." [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a43264295/oscars-2023-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-jamie-lee-curtis/).

Angela Bassett wore a purple Moschino gown to the 2023 Academy Awards, where she was nominated for best supporting actress. See photos.

That is, until Angela Bassett became [the first actor to nab an Oscars nomination for a role in a Marvel movie](https://www.glamour.com/story/michelle-yeoh-angela-bassett-make-history-with-their-the-2023-oscar-nominations). She did the thing in a brilliant lavender Moschino gown (which is, as her stylist Jennifer Austin put it on She was up against Kerry Condon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, and Hong Chau.

Oscar fans admitted that they were heartbroken over the reaction of Angela Bassett after she lost out on the gong to Jamie Le Curtis.

She used her acceptance speech to pay a heartwarming and tear-jerking tribute to the late We have joy in knowing that with this historic Black Panther series, it is a part of his legacy that he helped to lead us to. We showed the world what Black united leadership [looks like] beyond, behind and in front of the camera." A third said: "That fact that you can literally see how upset Angela Bassett was is what broke my heart." So, we don't blame her for being deeply disappointed when her name wasn't called out as the top of the pack. I better see her on that stage SOON."

Bassett lost out to Jamie Lee Curtis for her role in the awards juggernaut "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

"That's too negative of an emotion to carry with me for the rest of my life." "Hey auntie," Jordan started off as he and Majors took the stage to present the award for best cinematography. "In the moment ...

Many are supporting 'Black Panther' star for not 'feigning excitement'

The actor’s fans are praising Bassett, who was nominated for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, following her underwhelmed reaction to the announcement. She was SNUBBED.” in 1994, but was beaten by Holly Hunter, star of Jane Campion’s The Piano. She is amazing. [ the full list of winners here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-winners-best-picture-b2299277.html), and all [the live updates from the ceremony as it happened here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-watch-time-live-red-carpet-b2299248.html). [took home the award for Best Supporting Actress](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-best-supporting-actress-jamie-lee-curtis-b2299287.html), which drew gasps from the crowd due to the fact Bassett was considered the frontrunner.

Angela Bassett was visibly deflated at the 2023 Oscars when Jamie Lee Curtis won the Best Supporting Actress category over her.

We were surrounded each and every day by the light and spirit of Chadwick Boseman," she said. Someone else said, "Angela Bassett deserved better" and "Heartbroken for Angela Bassett." Another said, "Angela Bassett’s reaction hurts me #Oscars" and "Angela Bassett…

Angela Bassett, who was the favorite to win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, lost to Jamie Lee Curtis. Bassett didn't stand or clap for Curtis, ...

She just sat there [looking amazing ](https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/oscars-red-carpet-2023-dresses.html)and minding her business. [it’s not rare](https://www.thecut.com/2023/02/beyonce-renaissance-grammy-snub-harry.html) for a Black woman to be snubbed at an awards show, it’s still hard to watch and accept it. She [didn’t roll her eyes or curse](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/oscars-most-honest-reactions-to-losing-best-actor-actress-gifs), like white actors have done for decades. [Golden Globe](https://www.thecut.com/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-highs-lows-best-moments-recap.html) in January, was clearly disappointed about the loss. The reactions calling out Bassett were a reminder that women, and Black women in particular, are expected to be joyful, grateful, and gracious in moments of sadness and loss. Majors added, “We love you.” The moment was a touching show of solidarity and a highlight for Bassett fans who were disappointed that she lost.

Angela Bassett plays a queen and mother in the "Black Panther" franchise and she was giving that energy Sunday night at the Academy Awards.

“Angela Bassett holding Austin Butler’s hand while he’s nervous…is exactly the kind of woman I imagined she was,” Nadine Babu, chief executive officer of Babu Social Networks, posted a clip on twitter of Bassett holding Austin Butler’s hand after his nomination for his role in “Elvis” was read in the best actor category. Angela Bassett plays a queen and mother in the “Black Panther” franchise and she was giving that energy Sunday night at the Academy Awards.

Angela Bassett was crestfallen when she lost "Best Supporting Actress," and it showed.

"Fashion Queens" host Bevy Smith shared her feelings online, too -- saying Angela was super deserving of the gold ... she was beyond excited and thanked hundreds of folks who made her win possible. Yes, it was a long night. Another wrote, "I actually appreciate that Angela didn’t put on a face for the sake of being a 'good sport.'" "Angela Bassett is allowed to be visibly disappointed that she didn’t win the Oscar". [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.tmz.com/people/jamie-lee-curtis/) for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

Black women are regularly overworked, underpaid, devalued, disrespected & ignored. Tonight that pain was palpable.”

What’s more, Angela was the first person to be nominated for a performance in a Marvel film at the Oscars. I like Jamie Lee Curtis but she didn’t outperform Angela Basset or Stephanie Hsu,” said another. And by the time the end of her heartwarming speech, Jamie Lee was in tears as she exclaimed: “I just won an Oscar!” Sadly, the Academy has done little to acknowledge its lack of diversity since its first-ever awards show in 1929. I was disappointed by her not winning, but more disappointed by her reaction,” another person wrote. Angela reprised her role as Queen Ramonda — the grieving mother of T’Challa — in last year’s hit Black Panther sequel.

Angela Bassett lost out on the Best Supporting Actress award to Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2023 Oscars, and her reaction has broken hearts across the ...

A third said: "That fact that you can literally see how upset Angela Bassett was is what broke my heart." One person wrote: "Angela Bassett's reaction hurts me #Oscars 🙁," while another added: "Angela Bassett's reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis' name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her. So, we don't blame her for being deeply disappointed when her name wasn't called out as the top of the pack.

Makeup artist D'Andre Michael and hairstylist Randy Stodghill explained how they created the 'Black Panther: Wakanda' star's regal beauty look to complement ...

“To highlight the center of the lips for a shimmer and glow effect, I used [Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1644750&xs=1&xcust=THR--angelabassettoscars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chanel.com%2Fus%2Fmakeup%2Fp%2F169060%2Fbaume-essentiel-multi-use-glow-stick%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstyle%2Fangela-bassett-behind-scenes-2023-oscars-beauty-look-1235350598%2F) in Sculpting,” Michael shared. and it all comes to life.” “Regarding makeup, it’s important to know what color the dress is going to be to avoid any color clashes or conflicts,” Michael added. Being on this journey with her has been an honor and we are both so happy for her and so proud. Michael and Stodghill are pinching themselves that award season has come to an end. Stodghill and Michael said they worked closely with Bassett’s stylist Jennifer Austin to nail the overall look. “I did this hair in a roller set but you can curl your hair with a one-inch curling iron to create a pin curl,” Stodghill said. “Let it set until it cools and brush out to desired style.” To do so, he prepped her pout by lining it with the From there, he used the French beauty brand’s [Sublimage Le Correcteur Yeux Radiance-Generating Concealing Eye Care](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1644750&xs=1&xcust=THR--angelabassettoscars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chanel.com%2Fus%2Fskincare%2Fp%2F131892%2Fsublimage-le-correcteur-yeux-radiance-generating-concealing-eye-care%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstyle%2Fangela-bassett-behind-scenes-2023-oscars-beauty-look-1235350598%2F) in 70 as well as a combination of [ Sublimage Le Teint Ultimate Radiance-Generating Cream Foundations](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1644750&xs=1&xcust=THR--angelabassettoscars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chanel.com%2Fus%2Fskincare%2Fp%2F146958%2Fsublimage-le-teint-ultimate-radiance-generating-cream-foundation%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstyle%2Fangela-bassett-behind-scenes-2023-oscars-beauty-look-1235350598%2F) in 121 Beige Doré and 132 Beige Rosé for added dimension. “She loves jazz” — the makeup artist, who partnered with He then applied [Les 4 Rouges Yeux et Joues Eyeshadow and Blush Palette](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1644750&xs=1&xcust=THR--angelabassettoscars&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chanel.com%2Fus%2Fmakeup%2Fp%2F151955%2Fles-4-rouges-yeux-et-joues-eyeshadow-and-blush-palette%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Flifestyle%2Fstyle%2Fangela-bassett-behind-scenes-2023-oscars-beauty-look-1235350598%2F) in Tendresse onto her cheeks and a combination of shades from the palette on her eyes.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Angela Bassett held hands with "Elvis" actor Austin Butler when the Best Actor category was read.

She was honored at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, and NAACP Image Awards for playing Queen Ramonda in “Wakanda Forever.” Bassett was also given a special mention by Oscar winner Ariana DeBose during a [viral BAFTAs rap](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/angela-bassett-on-ariana-debose-baftas-rap-1234813403/). [special shoutout](https://www.indiewire.com/feature/angela-bassett-reigns-over-best-supporting-actress-oscar-nominees-1234818002/) by presenters and “Creed III” star [Michael B. [Oscars](https://www.indiewire.com/t/oscars/), the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Best Supporting Actress nominee Bassett held “Elvis” star Butler’s hand while his category was being read. I remember the first day, the first scene where I had to sit [on the throne], it’s like, ‘How exactly do I sit here? We love you." And hope is the expectation of something good. Majors added to Bassett, “We love you.” Majors starred in “Lovecraft Country” opposite Bassett’s husband Courtney B. [#Oscars]loss: "Hi, auntie. That’s the mission of hope, that something good will come eventually. Both Bassett and Majors are also Yale School of Drama alums. Jordan](https://www.indiewire.com/t/michael-b-jordan/) and [Jonathan Majors](https://www.indiewire.com/t/jonathan-majors/) earlier in the evening. Butler, who [went Method](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/austin-butler-getting-rid-of-elvis-accent-1234806396/) to play the King of Rock ‘n Roll, was beat out by [Brendan Fraser for his turn in “The Whale.”](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/03/brendan-fraser-wins-best-actor-oscar-the-whale-1234814538/)

Angela Bassett attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood. Mike Coppola—Getty Images. Ideas. By Mikki Kendall.

Jordan](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888487/michael-b-jordan/) and [Jonathan Majors](https://time.com/collection/time100-next-2022/6213723/jonathan-majors/) presented an award not long after Bassett’s loss, they acknowledged her from the stage. [Ketanji Brown Jackson](https://time.com/6160844/ketanji-brown-jackson-black-women-confirmation-hearings/) to Viola Davis, successful Black women are expected to be warm and cheerfully gracious, no matter the offense. [Hattie McDaniel](https://time.com/4241293/hattie-mcdaniels-oscar-academy-awards/), the first Black person to win an Oscar, being seated at a segregated table the year that she won for Best Supporting Actress. You see this reflected in the [anonymous ballots](https://ew.com/awards/oscars/2023-oscars-secret-ballot-academy-awards-voters-share-juicy-picks/) that circulate before the awards as Academy voters glibly acknowledge that they didn’t bother to watch the performances of Black actors. It must have taken a Herculean effort for Bassett to carve out this space, to hold it and try to expand the road that McDaniel opened all those years ago. It’s that she and so many others are expected to pretend that the Academy is voting based on merit and not race and gender. Even now, after attempts to [expand Academy membership](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/awards-insider-who-votes-for-the-oscars), 81% of voters identify as white and 67% as male, and they tend to take an interest in people like them. To be Black in America is to be told early and often that you must work twice as hard to get half as far. After all, since awards were first handed out in 1929, [only 22 Black actors have won](https://www.goldderby.com/gallery/black-oscar-winners-best-actress-actor/), though many more including Bassett have been nominated over the decades. [Everything Everywhere All at Once ](https://time.com/6261965/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-oscars-frontrunner/)last night, Bassett’s reaction to losing was not particularly noticeable. [#OscarsSoWhite](https://time.com/4180433/oscar-nominations-white-diversity-oscarssowhite/) by April Reign in 2015 laid bare just how much the voting was influenced by race and gender. An awards season so soon after the loss of dear friends, including her [co-star Chadwick Boseman,](https://time.com/6232110/black-panther-wakanda-forever-chadwick-boseman-death/) must have felt deeply bittersweet, and after months on the awards circuit, she knew going in that the deck was stacked against her.

In one of the biggest upsets of the night, Basset was beaten in the Best Supporting Actress category by Jamie Lee Curtis for her role in Everything Everywhere ...

Bassett was nominated for her role in Black Panther: [Wakanda Forever](/topic/wakanda-forever). in 1994, but was beaten by Holly Hunter, star of Jane Campion’s The Piano. “It’s been a long road for her, too. “Angela Bassett has a right to be hurt,” one tweeted. [ the full list of winners here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-winners-best-picture-b2299277.html) and all [the live updates from the ceremony as it happened here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2023-watch-time-live-red-carpet-b2299248.html). [Jamie Lee Curtis](/topic/jamie-lee-curtis) for her role in [Everything Everywhere All at Once](/topic/everything-everywhere-all-at-once).

Angela Bassett's Academy Awards loss is an unsurprising disappointment in a Hollywood industry known for a lack of representation among Oscar winners.

[Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://mashable.com/article/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-meaning) in a bid to paper over their shortcomings elsewhere. [misogynoir](https://mashable.com/article/misogynoir-black-women-sexism-racism). It’s seen in the lack of imagination to envision categories where the predominant skin color of the nominees isn’t white (Supporting Actress was by far the most diverse). [the first Black woman to become a two-time Oscar winner](https://mashable.com/article/ruth-carter-oscars-wakanda-black-panther) — was honored. [Andrea Riseborough controversy](https://mashable.com/article/andrea-riseborough-to-leslie-oscar-nomination)? While it’s unfair to say that white performers typically succeed with such a narrative (recently, Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Michael Keaton, and Sylvester Stallone have failed with that line of attack), Black women seemingly are never able to use the same appeal to nostalgia.

Several moments were captured during Sunday's Academy Awards, and many centered around Angela Bassett. One was her holding hands with Elvis actor Austin ...