Angela Bassett’s Oscars Snub: Fans Angered By Actress’ Loss

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Angela Bassett’s Oscars snub is among the most-talked-about on social media right now. Although the 2023 Oscars were mostly preordained, actress Jamie Lee Curtis‘ victory over the 911 icon for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ totally threw fellow attendees and viewers for a doozy.

As soon as Curtis was announced the winner, Bassett’s sportsmanship garnered a lot of attention from fans on social media, who praised her for her “genuine” response to the news.

Bassett, nominated for her work as Queen Ramonda (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), competed against Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, Hong Chau, Kerry Condon, and Stephanie Curtis for The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and The Whale.

Once Curtis’ name was called, the audience in the room gasped and reacted in disbelief. However, Bassett restrained from displaying any displeasing emotions.

Twitter, on the other hand, had much to say regarding the loss.

JAMIE LEE CURTIS OVER ANGELA BASSETT AND STEPHANIE HSU… NOW BE SERIOUS ACADEMY #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Ma7wLf2Ui4

— 𝗮 (@selarination) 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. she is, was, and always will be incredible. I better see her on that stage SOON pic.twitter.com/oHDfuDUksG

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 13, 2023

Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan saying “Hey, Auntie. We love you” to Angela Bassett as they approach the stage…I love them pic.twitter.com/1obirdOKOt

— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 13, 2023

Angela Bassett’s Oscars Snub: Fans Angered By Actress’ Loss

“Good for Angela Bassett not smiling nor clapping,” tweeted one viewer. “Y’all expect Black women to not only be exceptional, but be happy for other who get accolades we deserve over and over.”

“Angela Bassett is so real for not faking a reaction,” wrote another user.

Another viewer tweeted, “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.”

you’re telling me that corny ass Performance from Jaime lee curtis was better than this piece of Art Angela Bassett delivered?pic.twitter.com/lgykpGMKg7

— ST☆R BOY (@Dr7gns) March 13, 2023

BUT! @TheAcademy always has to show its true colors with the bullsh*t😡, they pulled last night #Oscars2023 with #AngelaBassett 💢 Now I understand you wanted to give #JamieLeeCurtis an #Oscar but you did at the expense of Angela's performance because this was the only way.

— The Blerd Fantastic (@blerd_fantastic) March 13, 2023

#JamieLeeCurtis deserves her #Oscar. The people cast their vote and they chose her. No, other actors don't deserve to win based on the color of their skin. Sorry, not sorry #AngelaBassett.

— NoKo (@NoKoToTravel) March 13, 2023

After Bassett’s shocking defeat, actors Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan acknowledged her while they were on stage presenting an award. Jordan remarked, “Hello Auntie,” and Majors added, “We adore you.”

For her depiction of Tina Turner in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, Bassett was previously nominated for a ‘Best Actress’ Oscar in 1994. Holly Hunter beat her that evening for the lead in The Piano.

What are your thoughts on Angela Bassett’s Oscars snub? Sound off loudly in the comments below!

Featured Image: ABC / 95th Academy Awards

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