|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Summary
Angela Bassett has revisited her reaction to losing the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2023, saying she found it “interesting” that she was criticised for expressing disappointment. Speaking to “Town & Country,” she emphasised that her work and career should have earned her recognition. The moment sparked discussions about Hollywood’s awards system and its treatment of Black actors.
Actress Angela Bassett has opened up about her reaction to losing the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, revisiting the viral discussion that followed her disappointment when Jamie Lee Curtis won the award for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
In a recent interview with “Town & Country” magazine, published Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, Angela expressed her feelings about the loss and the public scrutiny that followed. “I found it interesting,” she said. “Interesting that I wouldn’t be allowed to be disappointed at an outcome where I thought I was deserving.”
Angela, who has built a decades-long career in Hollywood, said she believed she had earned the recognition. “I have put in: put in the time, put in good work over time,” she stated. “I didn’t think that was a gift. I thought it was a given.”
This is not the first time the actress has addressed the Oscar snub. Last year, she spoke with Oprah Winfrey about the experience, describing herself as “gobsmacked” by the loss. “I thought I handled it very well,” she said. “It was, of course, a supreme disappointment, and disappointment is human.”
Angela, best known for her powerful performances in films such as “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Waiting to Exhale”, had been widely considered a frontrunner for the award, making the loss even more significant. However, she continues to focus on her career and the impact of her work, despite the setback.
The 2023 Oscars moment reignited conversations about the Academy’s recognition of Black actors and performances, with many fans and industry figures expressing support for Bassett. Still, the actress remains reflective about the experience, stating that while she is always happy to celebrate others, her reaction was an honest reflection of her emotions.
