“Have I not given everything?”: Angela Bassett Finally Gets Her Oscar after Black Panther 2 Snub
Angela Bassett is considered one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood who left a lasting impact on fans through various roles including Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The acclaimed actress created history by becoming the first Marvel Cinematic Universe performer nominated for an Academy Award. Despite earning the nod for the grieving Queen Ramonda, Angela Bassett lost the Best Supporting Actress Award to Jamie Lee Curtis. However, it has been out that Bassett is officially an Oscar winner, fans couldn’t stop cheering for her.
Angela Bassett Becomes Oscar Winner After Losing One For Her MCU Role
Angela Bassett was nominated for an Oscar under Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the lamenting Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her iconic quote “Have I not given everything” left a lasting impact on her fans who incredibly commended Bassett for her role. However, when the Oscar winner was announced, it seemed like chaos reigned inside her.
Despite creating history by becoming the first actress to have been nominated for an Oscar from the MCU, Angela Bassett lost to Jamie Lee Curtis. Her reaction went viral on the internet and netizens started talking about it. But now after resilience and hard work, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced to honor the What’s Love Got to Do with It star with an Oscar.
Angela Bassett has officially become an Oscar winner. pic.twitter.com/G640hLvctG
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Academy Awards nomination wasn’t new for Angela Bassett as she has been previously nominated for an Oscar in her acting career. The Meet the Browns star earned her first nomination under Best Actress for her portrayal of Tina Tuner in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, followed by the second for her MCU role. Finally, after her decade-long career, Bassett became one of the actresses to have been honored with the most prestigious award.
Angela Bassett Shares Thoughts After Becoming an Oscar Winner
After her viral reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ win for Best Supporting Actress, the internet is now praising Angela Bassett for her first Oscar win. The actress celebrated the most awaited moment with her beloved family and walked the red carpet alongside them.
The Strange Days star exclusively talked with Entertainment Tonight about her win, and expressed gratitude for the honor:
“The people who love being there, they’re there, [and] they’re there holding me up. You can’t do it alone.”
Acknowledging her fans and every person who supported Angela Basset in making her name in the industry, the actress added:
“It’s been decades, right? Decades and decades, roles and roles, and blessings upon blessings. [To the] fans who’ve gone to see the movie and support it — I felt the love. I’m getting chills now, but I felt the love all these years. I mean, they have prayed, they have fussed, they have written, they have had my back.”
Angela Bassett concluded by mentioning the satisfaction she has now and also shared that she’s incredibly “humbled” to have been a receiver of an Academy Award.
