Angela Bassett’s ‘shady’ reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ Oscars win shocks fans

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The 2023 Oscars were full of surprises and memorable moments, but one particular incident caught the attention of viewers and sparked a discussion on social media. Angela Bassett, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, appeared less than thrilled when Jamie Lee Curtis won the award for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

As Curtis went on stage to accept her award, the cameras panned to Bassett, who remained seated and didn’t applaud. Many viewers took notice of her reaction and criticized her for not showing sportsmanship and respect towards the winner.

Some Twitter users described Bassett’s behavior as “shady” and “sore loser,” while others called for her to “lose gracefully” and acknowledge Curtis’ achievement. Many fans of Bassett, who is widely admired for her talent and grace, expressed disappointment in her reaction.

That sent some viewers off to Twitter to comment.

“Regardless of who won that Oscar … Angela Bassett could have clapped for the winner,” one Twitter user wrote.

“To just sit there and not clap because you didn’t win…”

Another described Bassett’s reaction as “kinda shady”.

“Angela Bassett not standing up for Jamie Lee Curtis is kinda shady. I get you’re upset for not winning but damn,” they wrote.

‘Dayum Angela Bassett, it’s OK, it’s called losing gracefully,” observed another.

“Angela Bassett is a fantastic actress. A shame she didn’t continue performing tonight and applaud when Jamie Lee won,” wrote one Twitter user.

“Everyone wants to win. However most won’t. That’s life. And sore loser is never a good look.

But some Twitter users were upset that Curtis, and not Bassett, had won.

I’m so tired of these awards shows ignoring people of color, this is some bullshit. Angela Bassett should’ve won and these bastards didn’t even fucking nominate Viola Davis at all. Unacceptable

— Tanesha, BSN RN drinker of white tears (@ERnurse86) March 13, 2023

“Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called … you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her,” one fan wrote.

“She is, and was, and always will be incredible.

“I better see her on that stage SOON.”

“Heartbroken for Angela Bassett. I have seen both movies. She definitely deserved to win the Oscar!!” wrote another.

“Angela Bassett deserves so much more,” said a third.