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Angela Bassett Expresses Her 'Supreme Disappointment' Over Oscars Loss in 2023

The 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' star opens up about her reaction to her Oscars loss and the viral reaction that followed.

Bassett had been nominated for her performance as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which marks her second-ever at the Oscars, following a nod in 1993 for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do With It. At the ceremony, the screen icon's heartfelt speech addressed other Black actors, urging them to feel encouraged even in the face of doubt and disappointment. The 2024 Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, airs live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m.

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