Angela Bassett

People cheered loudly as Jamie Lee Curtis won the Oscar award however some fans were not happy with how Angela Bassett reacted to this win. Here is everything ...

Just because she herself didn’t win, she could have clapped for the winners. Another one write, ‘Angela Bassett not standing up for People cheered loudly as Jamie Lee Curtis won the Oscar award however some fans were not happy with how Angela Bassett reacted to this win. She didn’t have to sit there with a scowl looking pissed. One user tweeted that even if Here is everything we know about this situation.

Angela Bassett fans rallied around the visibly "disappointed" star after her "heartbroken" reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis' Oscars win went viral.

[Another added](https://twitter.com/Melessieee/status/1635081878083637248), “I actually appreciate that Angela didn’t put on a face for the sake of being a ‘good sport.'” “To all the people who have supported the genre movies that I’ve made for these years, the thousands and hundreds of thousands of people, we just won an Oscar together!” she continued. [sparkling Dolce and Gabbana gown](https://pagesix.com/2023/03/12/oscars-2023-red-carpet-all-the-best-dressed-celebrities/), she dedicated the trophy to “hundreds of people.”

In the category, nominated along with Jamie Lee Curtis and Angela Bassett, were Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Kerry Condon (The ...

[March 13, 2023] Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her. “Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her.

Angela Bassett, 64, and Austin Butler, 31, both lost out on their Oscar nominations at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday night, and a video of the two ...

[snubbed at the 2023 Oscars](https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/angela-bassett-elvis-lose-oscars-2023-snubs-and-surprises/). “I thought it looked like he was holding hers. “It’s especially sweet. [winner of the Best Actor trophy](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/brendan-fraser-wins-best-actor-at-2023-oscars/). [his role as the king of rock ‘n’ roll](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/austin-butler-brought-his-cringe-elvis-accent-to-2023-oscars/) in the Baz Luhrmann biopic, “ [Elvis](https://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Austin-Butler/dp/B0B3DKD8H2?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/angela-bassett-and-austin-butler-hold-hands-after-oscars-losses/&asc_source=web).” [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Wakanda-Letitia-Wright/dp/B0B8L3XR5Y?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/angela-bassett-and-austin-butler-hold-hands-after-oscars-losses/&asc_source=web),” which she [lost to Jamie Lee Curtis](https://nypost.com/2023/03/12/angela-bassett-reacts-to-jamie-lee-curtis-oscars-win/), 64, for her performance in “ [Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Everywhere-All-At-Once/dp/B09RF62D81?tag=nypost-20&asc_refurl=https://nypost.com/2023/03/13/angela-bassett-and-austin-butler-hold-hands-after-oscars-losses/&asc_source=web).”

Oscars 2023 saw Black Panther star Michael B Jordan and Jonathan Majors announce the award for Best Cinematography. The two extended a nod to Best Supporting ...

While the award eventually went to James Friend for All Quiet on the Western Front, the entire segment started off with Michael B Jordan and Jonthan Majors extending a nod to Best Supporting Actress nominee [Angela Bassett](/topic/angela-bassett)for her work in Black Panther: [Wakanda Forever](/topic/wakanda-forever). [Oscars 2023](/topic/oscars-2023)saw Black Panther star [Michael B Jordan](/topic/michael-b-jordan)and Jonathan Majors announce the award for Best Cinematography. Oscars 2023 saw Black Panther star Michael B Jordan and Jonathan Majors announce the award for Best Cinematography.

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."

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.

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.

Social media users are debating Angela Bassett's reaction after she didn't win for supporting actress at Sunday's Oscars. Jamie Lee Curtis won the award.

Later in the ceremony, Bassett showed support for “Elvis” star Austin Butler, who was seated next to her. Heading into the Oscars, Bassett won the supporting actress award at the Critics’ Choice Awards and the NAACP Image Awards. Holly Hunter took home the prize for her work in “The Piano.” Bassett was nominated for actress in a leading role for “What’s Love Got to Do with It” in 1994 but did not win. Bassett [was visibly emotional](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NDeOvfBuWA) and seemingly did not clap. [“The Whale” star Brendan Fraser](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-brendan-fraser-wins-best-actor) the winner. [acknowledged the “Black Panther” star](https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1635084928650997762). This just seems to be her HUMAN moment,” She looked heartbroken, given that she worked long and hard to get the top acting award. [simply said Monday,](https://twitter.com/morallygrayy/status/1635290850837270532) “Bassett and the words sore loser shouldn’t be used in the same sentence.” [wrote a Twitter user.](https://twitter.com/Bama0571/status/1635081737029177345) [wrote Twitter user @SPisacreta](https://twitter.com/SPisacreta/status/1635086346242109441).

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 ...

Butler and Bassett both lost in their Oscar categories on Sunday.

in 1994, but was beaten by Holly Hunter, star of Jane Campion’s The Piano. Bassett was nominated for her role in Black Panther: [Wakanda Forever](/topic/wakanda-forever). “It’s been a long road for her, too. [“real” reaction to losing out on the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/angela-bassett-jamie-lee-curtis-oscar-b2299573.html) [ 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). [Bassett was beaten in the Best Supporting Actress category by Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/angela-bassett-jamie-lee-curtis-oscar-b2299573.html) for her role in [Everything Everywhere All at Once](/topic/everything-everywhere-all-at-once).

"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/)