Overview

• Angela Bassett, nominated for her role in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' lost the 2023 Best Supporting Actress Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
• Bassett's reaction to the loss, captured on camera, sparked widespread discussion online as she appeared visibly disappointed.
• In a recent interview, Bassett defended her reaction, stating that she believed her work and career-long contributions merited recognition.
• The actress emphasized that her disappointment was a natural, human response and expressed that her reaction should not have been criticized.
• Bassett later received an honorary Oscar in 2024, where she highlighted the resilience and achievements of Black actresses who paved the way for her success.