Angela Bassett recently told Town & Country magazine that she was “deserving” of the best supporting actress Oscar for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Bassett was nominated in 2023 but lost to Jamie Lee Curtis for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Wakanda Forever star Angela Bassett has reflected on losing the "Best Actress" Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis in 2023, admitting that she felt deserving of the prestigious award. Check it

I have put in: put in the time, put in good work over time. … I thought it was a given,” the “Black Panther” star said while reflecting on the viral moment.

While Angela Bassett remained mostly stoic, you can see that potentially winning an Oscar for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever meant a great deal to her. And her not winning did end up being one of the most surprising 2023 Oscar moments. In the same interview, she spoke about more about her reaction, where she didn't clap for winner JLC.

Angela Bassett recalls being 'disappointed' - and feeling like some thought she wasn't 'allowed' to be - after losing the Academy Award to Jamie Lee Curtis

Angela Bassett might remember this moment, forever. The actress, 66, got candid on losing the 2023 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress to Jamie Lee Curtis. Bassett was nominated for her portrayal as Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,

Angela Bassett reflects on her disappointment after losing the Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis at the 2023 Academy Awards.

In a cover story for ‘Town & Country,’ the ‘Zero Day’ star stands firm in her belief that she put in the necessary work to be recognized by the Academy.