Angela Bassett Reacts To Losing Oscar To Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis is a veteran actress who has certainly had her fair share of success in the industry. But let's not get distracted by that for a moment. There is another queen that deserves our attention - Jamie Lee, the real queen.

The Disappointment of Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett, known for her incredible talent, could not hide her disappointment after not winning the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther. And I must say, I share in that disappointment. It's not that Jamie Lee Curtis winning is a travesty, but rather, Angela losing is.

Expressing Sadness, Not Anger

What I admire about Angela is that she doesn't just sit there, smiling and applauding despite her loss. She expresses her sadness because she cares. She admitted to being up early when the nominations were announced, showing just how much this meant to her. And honestly, I can relate. I mean, who plans to wake up at 3:45 am? Not me. But the excitement got the best of me, and I couldn't resist.

The Last Robbery

This isn't the first time Angela has been robbed of an Oscar. The last time was in 1993 for her role in "What's Love Got to Do With It." And just a couple of weeks ago, she shared in an interview that she doesn't hold onto that disappointment for 30 years. She chooses to believe that there's a reason why it didn't happen, rather than feeling robbed.

A Second Robbery

But how will this second robbery sit with Angela Bassett? Unexpectedly, it won't sit well at first. And to be honest, it won't sit well with me either. Angela's performance was undeniably better. I don't throw around the word "iconic" lightly, but her performance was just that - instantly iconic. She deserved to break that Marvel barrier at the Oscars. This was the moment for her to shine, and she deserved the recognition. The academy owes her this.

An Unsurpassed Queen

Despite the disappointment, Angela Bassett will always be a queen in her own right. She doesn't need the approval of the Academy to validate her talent. She is Angela Bassett. And that will always be enough.

Conclusion

So, what do I think about Angela Bassett's loss at the Oscars tonight? I'm mad, I'm devastated, and I even got choked up over it. She deserved to win, no doubt about it. But at the end of the day, we must remember that Angela Bassett is a queen, and that status is not defined by an award. She will always be celebrated for her incredible talent, and that is something no award can take away.