Angela Bassett loses Best Supporting Actress Oscar
Black Panther star Angela Bassett was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Sunday night's Oscars.
When Jamie Lee Curtis' name was called over hers, she looked so disappointed.
And the reaction, which has gone viral, has sparked an outpouring of love for the star.
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Angela's fans have jumped to her defense, with one pointing out that she has every right to be upset.
'Just because she’s an actor doesn’t mean she always has to act. We can be disappointed for Angela Bassett & happy for JLC, those 2 things can exist.'
'But, Angela Bassett gets to feel the way she feels. This system is broken. Her reaction is about that.'
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Another Twitter user said, 'Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her.'
'she is, was, and always will be incredible.'
'I better see her on that stage SOON'
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Fans also pointed out how Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors subtly paid tribute to Bassett on stage after the fact.
Jordan said, "Hey, Auntie," and Jonathan added, "We love you," when they stepped on stage to present an award.
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors praise Angela Bassett after her Supporting Actress #Oscars loss: "Hi, auntie. We love you." https://t.co/ndiKiHfmID pic.twitter.com/5YwcBzWM1Q
— Variety (@Variety) March 13, 2023
This Oscar nomination marks Bassett's second.
Her first was all the way back in 1994 when she was nominated for Best Actress for her role in What's Love Got To Do With It.
