Angela Bassett Shares Why Her 2023 Oscars Loss Nonetheless Stings – The Boston Courier

With the 2025 Academy Awards somewhat greater than every week away, Angela Bassett is reflecting on the expertise of shedding the Oscar for her efficiency in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” almost two years in the past.

Bassett was broadly anticipated to win the Academy Award for Greatest Actress in a Supporting Function on the 2023 Oscars, however misplaced to Jamie Lee Curtis for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Footage of Bassett showing defeated when she realized she’d misplaced appeared in quite a few shops world wide and went viral on social media. Talking to City & Nation in an interview printed Thursday, Bassett admitted to being stunned by the response to her preliminary response.

“I found it interesting … that I wouldn’t be allowed to be disappointed at an outcome where I thought I was deserving,” the actor advised the outlet.

And whereas she bears no unwell will towards Curtis personally, Bassett feels her work was worthy of the distinction.

“I love applauding people,” she stated. “[But] I have put in … good work over time. I didn’t think that was a gift. I thought it was a given.”

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” marked Bassett’s second Academy Award nomination. She was beforehand nominated for Greatest Actress in 1994 for her portrayal of Tina Turner within the biopic “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” however misplaced to Holly Hunter in “The Piano.”

The New York native picked up an honorary Oscar in January of final yr. In her acceptance speech, she urged Hollywood to present “trailblazing” Black feminine actors like Diahann Carroll and Cicely Tyson their due, whereas additionally praising those that are present “makers of history in our industry,” equivalent to Ariana DeBose and Jennifer Hudson.

“I proudly share this honor with women who stand up when they are told to stand back, who speak up when they are silenced, who remain determined when they’re told they’re defeated,” she stated.

“These women represent those that I’ve had the honor to portray, as well as the everyday women who surround us and inspire us to keep striving.”

Bassett stars in “Zero Day,” which premiered on Netflix Thursday. The political thriller collection additionally options Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan and Dan Stevens.