Angela Bassett has defended her viral "disappointment" facial expression over losing Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis in 2023.
In a candid interview with Town & Country, the 66-year-old actress said she deserved the Oscar that went to Jamie.
“I found it interesting,” the Black Panther star told the outlet. “Interesting that I wouldn’t be allowed to be disappointed at an outcome where I thought I was deserving.”
“I love applauding people. But in that moment…” continued Angela. “I have put in: put in the time, put in good work over time. I didn’t think that was a gift. I thought it was a given.”
For those unversed, Angela was nominated at the 2023 Academy Awards for best supporting actress category.
However, Jamie won the award for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.