There is nothing more human than expressing disappointment, since so many say it’s best not to express it — especially during a competition. Actress Angela Bassett found herself in that position during the 2023 Academy Awards when she was up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Some thought she was the front-runner for the award but, in what some call an upset, Jamie Lee Curtis took home the trophy for her turn in Everything Everywhere All at Once. At the time, many thought Bassett looked visibly upset on camera when she lost, and now the actress is admitting that she was disappointed because she felt she was deserving.
Angela Bassett is reflecting on losing the Best Supporting Actress Oscar when she was up for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ Read More