Angela Bassett

Red carpet fashion fans, rejoice! Possibly the greatest night of awards show fashion of the year is here, and the stars are out in full regalia to show us ...

The occasion marks her second Oscar nomination, the first being a Best Actress nod for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do With It, which some film buffs still consider a major snub in the history of the Academy Awards. Her stylist, Jennifer Austin, [wrote on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CptNXYOPD2d/), "Here comes the Queen Mother... And it should come as absolutely no surprise that among the glittering gowns and eye-catching suits, Angela Bassett remained, as ever, a sartorial standout.

Angela Bassett's performance as Queen Ramonda in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" earned her a best supporting actress Oscar nomination.

[Click here to download our CTV apps to watch "On The Red Carpet" wherever you stream](/apps/). "You wish every single one of us could experience it, should experience it," she told On The Red Carpet. After the last award is handed out, stay with "On The Red Carpet" for continuing coverage. That's what she is attempting to do in spite of the trauma she has experienced herself." "This moment has been so special, it's been a highlight of my career," she said. I'm going to have to start journaling."

Angela Bassett shares twins with Courtney B. Vance, a son, Slater, and daughter, Bronwyn. Get to know more about them here!

Jordan](https://www.distractify.com/p/michael-b-jordan-parents) died. [ red carpet](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-color-will-the-carpet-be-at-the-oscars), adding they very much enjoyed her film, Soul. I don’t wish any bad ramifications of this of my actions upon his family nor my parents as they deserve none of the backlash.” [TikTok](https://www.distractify.com/t/tiktok) where he tells his parents actor [Michael B. Slater has already released an album and EP before hitting the age of 18. "They both play the piano and rap and play guitar, so they have a little musical interest that I drill into them, that I insist upon!"

She's nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in the 'Black Panther' films.

At this year's SAG Awards, Bassett was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, but the award went to Jamie Lee Curtis. Bassett was previously nominated for Best Actress for her role in What's Love Got to Do With It?, though the prize went to Holly Hunter that year. This year, she's nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Queen Ramonda in Marvel's [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.instyle.com/wakanda-forever-costume-designer-ruth-carter-interview-6828042).

The Black Panther actress gleefully sipped from her extra large coffee as her glam team put in the finishing touches to her look ahead of her red carpet ...

But larger concerns are swirling around the movie business. Keeravaani, lyrics by Chandrabose Martin McDonagh - The Banshees of Inisherin Last year's awards had been looking like a comeback edition before 'the slap' came to define the ceremony. The two films swept the Golden Globes earlier this month. Extra fuel for her big night!

Angela Bassett is one of the most talented actresses in the industry, but she has an interesting history with the Oscars.

Sadly, Bassett lost to actress Jamie Lee Curtis who took home the Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Throughout her career, Bassett has been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Her breakthrough role was in the 1993 film What’s Love Got to Do with It.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is nominated for multiple awards at the 2023 Oscars, and the cast is ready to celebrate. See Angela Bassett and more on the ...

(See a complete list of nominees [HERE](https://www.eonline.com/news/1361697/the-2023-oscar-nominations-are-finally-here-see-the-complete-list).) [Angela Bassett](https://www.eonline.com/news/angela_bassett), [Michael B. "And we have joy in knowing that with this historic Black Panther series, it is a part of his legacy that he helped to lead us to," she continued. (It also marked her second Golden Globe trophy, following her 1994 Best Actress win for What's Love Got To Do With It.) We healed. We loved. "I've felt it with me this entire journey," Bassett, wearing a gorgeous purple gown designed by Moschino's Jeremy Scott, continued. [won the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture award](https://www.eonline.com/news/1360719/golden-globe-awards-2023-winners-the-complete-list) at the [2023 Golden Globes](https://www.eonline.com/news/golden_globes). [paid tribute](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9augAE3q-Qw) to her late Black Panther co-star [Chadwick Boseman](https://www.eonline.com/news/chadwick_boseman). [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.eonline.com/news/black_panther) arrived to the [2023 Oscars](https://www.eonline.com/news/oscars) in style on March 12. [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.eonline.com/news/jamie_lee_curtis) and [Stephanie Hsu](https://www.eonline.com/videos/350339/michelle-yeoh-stephanie-hsu-talk-everything-everywhere-all-at-once) from [Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://www.eonline.com/news/1367024/all-the-ways-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-could-make-oscars-history). Jordan](https://www.eonline.com/news/michael_b_jordan) and [Danai Gurira](https://www.eonline.com/news/danai_gurira) are all on hand to celebrate the golden night at the award show—during which their film is up for several awards, including Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, as well as Best Visual Effects.

Does Angela Bassett have an Oscar? With decades of acting roles under her belt, here's a look into whether she has an Academy Award yet.

Jamie Lee and Stephanie are both nominated for their roles in [Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://www.distractify.com/p/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-streaming). [Holly Hunter](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-marcia-succession) for her portrayal of Ada McGrath in The Piano. Because of this, she became the first ever performer to receive an Oscar nomination for acting in a Marvel film. [ Angela Bassett](https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-athena-father-9-1-1) has proven to be a star in the entertainment industry. "It was a wonderful effort with wonderful creatives and filmmakers and, at the helm, Ryan. And while these roles have earned her countless accolades, including her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in 2008, she did not receive another coveted Academy Award nomination for years. At the 66th annual Academy Awards, Angela was up for her first Oscar. I choose to believe there was a reason why it didn't happen." But, the role still earned Angela her first Golden Globe win and global recognition. In the movie, she portrayed the iconic singer Has she ever been snubbed for an Academy Award? Has Angela ever received an Oscar nomination or win?

Angela Bassett was the epitome of timeless glamour in a purple Moschino gown at the 2023 Oscars — see the photos.

She earned her first Oscar nomination for playing [Tina Turner](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/tina-turner/) in the 1993 film What’s Love Got to Do With it? And my prayer is that the door remains open and the sky is the limit for other Black creators and storytellers around the world to join us.” She really understands and it means so much.” and it’s spring!” For glam, she rocked pink eyeshadow, a glossy lip and wore her hair in voluminous curls. The gorgeous gown featured a plunging neckline and a waist-cinching bodice. The look was finished with a mermaid skirt.

Angela Bassett arrived on the red carpet for the 2023 Oscars, where she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, wearing a purple Moschino dress.

The champagne carpet is the first to change from red since the 33rd [Oscars](https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/florence-pugh-oscars-red-carpet-2023-shorts-valentino-dress-1235580594/) in 1961. For the 95th annual ceremony, the [red carpet](https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/lady-gaga-oscars-red-carpet-2023-versace-dress-1235580311/) was swapped for a champagne color due to an aesthetic choice to enhance the photography during the arrivals. This year, [Jimmy Kimmel](https://wwd.com/feature/roseanne-jimmy-kimmel-and-montages-at-disney-abcs-upfront-1202674575/) hosts the show.

The Oscar nominee, 64, arrived on the champagne carpet with her family by her side, matching with 17-year-old daughter Bronwyn Golden in gorgeous, vibrant ...

So I'm excited." So I'm excited. Simpson](https://people.com/tv/american-crime-story-the-people-v-o-j-simpson-review/) star continued, "If you've been to these events, you know that the only thing you listen for is [making A phonetic sounds], or if it's me [making K phonetic sounds]. And my daughter's holding my phone," she shared. [American Black Film Festival Honors](https://abffhonors.com/) in Los Angeles — where he was honored with the Excellence in the Arts Award — Vance said he thinks the [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://people.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever-everything-to-know/) star is "overdue" an [Academy Award](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) after first being nominated in 1993. "I have some Halls cough drops…

Angela Bassett, 64, and Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, were both nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for their roles in "Black Panther: Wakanda ...

Jordan and Jonathan Majors took the stage to hand out the award for best cinematography, they honored Bassett. “I just I think it’s long overdue and I really want to see her be honored the way that I know she should be,” Slater said. you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her. [Oscar predictions 2023: Who will win vs. To just sit there and not clap because you didn’t win …” “Regardless of who won that Oscar …

Congratulations are still in order! Tonight at the 95th Academy Awards, iconic actress Angela Bassett was set to take home her first Oscar for Best ...

No matter what, Angela Bassett still did the thing! Earlier this year she won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and the Holding memories, holding wisdom…That’s what she is attempting to do in spite of the trauma she has experienced herself,” said Bassett.

Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors shouted out Angela Bassett as they took the Oscars stage to present the award for best cinematography.

She was also nominated by the Screen Actors Guild (with the prize going to Curtis) and at BAFTA (where Condon won). Had Bassett won, she would’ve become the first actor starring in a Marvel Studios film to win an Oscar, continuing the “Black Panther” franchise’s strong legacy at the Academy Awards. She was honored with the Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice Award and

Fans are rallying around "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star Angela Bassett after she did not take home an academy award on March 12.

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telugu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” Follow [TODAY.com](http://today.com/) for complete Oscars coverage, [including this year’s winners](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-grammy-winners-list-rcna68826) and unexpected moments. The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. In her acceptance speech, she also paid tribute to the the "Black Panther" crew and their love for Boseman. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). "We have joy in knowing that with this historic ‘Black Panther’ series, it is a part of his legacy that he helped to lead us to. And for this to come about as part of it is very satisfying." It is also nominated for best original song — “Lift Me Up,” music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson — as well as best visual effects and best makeup and hairstyling. In the end, Curtis took home the award for her portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdre in "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Despite Bassett not winning the award for best supporting actress, Michael B. "To my family, my beautiful husband, Christoper Guest, our daughters, Annie and Ruby, my sister Kelly, we just won an Oscar," she said. "Angela Bassett’s reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ name being called…you can tell how much that Oscar would have meant to her.

Michael B. Jordan and 'Creed III' costar Jonathan Majors gave Angela Bassett a shout-out while presenting at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12 — watch clip.

[an awards season fan-favorite all year](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/angela-bassett-dmd-ariana-debose-after-viral-did-the-thing-meme/). [ Everything Everywhere All at Once actress](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/jamie-lee-curtis-through-the-years-her-life-in-photos/), 64, said in her victory speech. [marked Curtis’ first Academy Award win](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stars-and-movies-that-made-oscars-history-photos/), but speculation about Bassett’s reaction soon sparked backlash. We just made history with this nomination and with this award.” [ said in her acceptance speech](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/golden-globes-2023-jennifer-coolidge-speech-more-best-moments/) before addressing Black Panther son [Chadwick Boseman](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/chadwick-boseman/), who [died in 2020 after a private cancer battle](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/chadwick-boseman-dead-at-43-stars-pay-tribute-to-black-panther-star/). We loved. We mourned. I am hundreds of people,” the The Journal for Jordan star, 36, played Ramonda’s nephew, Killmonger, in both films, where he addresses her as “auntie” when they first meet in the 2018 MCU flick. Vance since 1997](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/angela-bassett-and-courtney-b-vances-relationship-timeline/) — was [up for an Oscar statue on Sunday](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stars-who-have-never-won-an-oscar-2014252/), she lost to [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/jamie-lee-curtis/). [married to Courtney B. [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/how-does-black-panther-die-in-wakanda-forever-spoilers/), the latter of which [ earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/oscars-2023-nominations-see-the-complete-list-2/) at the 2023 Oscars.

Jamie Lee Curtis won over Angela Bassett for Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Oscars. The Academy Awards moment had Twitter in an uproar, saying the ...

[9-1-1 star](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525078&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fseries%2F9-1-1-b3519825-4053-4065-b3a6-e93125fb7d54) looked regal in her purple Moschino gown and [told Entertainment Tonight](https://www.etonline.com/angela-bassett-on-what-celebrating-her-oscars-moment-with-her-family-means-exclusive-200567) that she was “feeling pretty good.” She was flanked by her husband, [Courtney B. [on Twitter](https://twitter.com/lqstofus/status/1635079713818578944) and added: "Angela’s face ... She's a graduate of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication. “I think it’s long overdue, and I really want to see her be honored the way that I know she should be,” Slater told the outlet. Angela was up for the title thanks to her role in [Black Panther: Wakanda Forever](https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever/7MAONYZ92wDT), along with fellow nominees Stephanie Hsu, Hong Chau and Kerry Condon. It inspired a flux of support toward the actress as the term " [ROBBED](https://twitter.com/search?q=ROBBED&src=trend_click&vertical=trends)" trended on the platform. Before joining GH in 2021, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. "They really robbed Angela Bassett out of another #Oscar," [a different user added](https://twitter.com/sleezyjamie/status/1635079421618176000?). #Oscars," "They know Angela Bassett got robbed. Before the two presented, they took a beat to acknowledge Angela: "Hey Auntie, we love you." [Jamie Lee Curtis](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a43264295/oscars-2023-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-jamie-lee-curtis/).

Angela Bassett wore a purple Moschino gown to the 2023 Academy Awards, where she was nominated for best supporting actress. See photos.

That is, until Angela Bassett became [the first actor to nab an Oscars nomination for a role in a Marvel movie](https://www.glamour.com/story/michelle-yeoh-angela-bassett-make-history-with-their-the-2023-oscar-nominations). She did the thing in a brilliant lavender Moschino gown (which is, as her stylist Jennifer Austin put it on She was up against Kerry Condon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, and Hong Chau.

Everything Everywhere All at Once's Jamie Lee Curtis wins Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards.

There’s been a lot of talk about her being the first actor from a Marvel film to receive a nomination. This is not a knock against the other stars in the franchise, there’s just something special about the way she makes a character real. This is a woman who has lost everything, but doesn’t have time to grieve, because she has a country to run. This is Bassett’s second Oscar nomination, having previously received a nod for Best Actress for her extraordinary portrayal of Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It. [other times](https://www.theroot.com/the-academy-made-a-very-loud-statement-gina-prince-byt-1850087722) we’ve had to address the disappointment of Black women throughout awards season, this is not about Jamie Lee Curtis. With so many artists receiving nominations for the first time, we’re going to see a lot of people collecting their first Oscars tonight.

In fact, Curtis was the third favourite behind Bassett and Banshees of Inisherin star Kerry Condon, who won the Bafta for Best Supporting Actress earlier this ...

In the first Oscars upset of the night, Jamie Lee Curtis won the 2023 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at ...

Bassett lost out to Jamie Lee Curtis for her role in the awards juggernaut "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

"That's too negative of an emotion to carry with me for the rest of my life." "Hey auntie," Jordan started off as he and Majors took the stage to present the award for best cinematography. "In the moment ...

In fact, Curtis was the third favourite behind Bassett and Banshees of Inisherin star Kerry Condon, who won the Bafta for Best Supporting Actress earlier this ...

Angela Bassett fans rallied around the visibly "disappointed" star after her "heartbroken" reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis' Oscars win went viral.

[Another added](https://twitter.com/Melessieee/status/1635081878083637248), “I actually appreciate that Angela didn’t put on a face for the sake of being a ‘good sport.'” “To all the people who have supported the genre movies that I’ve made for these years, the thousands and hundreds of thousands of people, we just won an Oscar together!” she continued. [sparkling Dolce and Gabbana gown](https://pagesix.com/2023/03/12/oscars-2023-red-carpet-all-the-best-dressed-celebrities/), she dedicated the trophy to “hundreds of people.”

Black women are regularly overworked, underpaid, devalued, disrespected & ignored. Tonight that pain was palpable.”

What’s more, Angela was the first person to be nominated for a performance in a Marvel film at the Oscars. I like Jamie Lee Curtis but she didn’t outperform Angela Basset or Stephanie Hsu,” said another. And by the time the end of her heartwarming speech, Jamie Lee was in tears as she exclaimed: “I just won an Oscar!” Sadly, the Academy has done little to acknowledge its lack of diversity since its first-ever awards show in 1929. I was disappointed by her not winning, but more disappointed by her reaction,” another person wrote. Angela reprised her role as Queen Ramonda — the grieving mother of T’Challa — in last year’s hit Black Panther sequel.

Angela Bassett, who was the favorite to win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, lost to Jamie Lee Curtis. Bassett didn't stand or clap for Curtis, ...

She just sat there [looking amazing ](https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/oscars-red-carpet-2023-dresses.html)and minding her business. [it’s not rare](https://www.thecut.com/2023/02/beyonce-renaissance-grammy-snub-harry.html) for a Black woman to be snubbed at an awards show, it’s still hard to watch and accept it. She [didn’t roll her eyes or curse](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/oscars-most-honest-reactions-to-losing-best-actor-actress-gifs), like white actors have done for decades. [Golden Globe](https://www.thecut.com/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-highs-lows-best-moments-recap.html) in January, was clearly disappointed about the loss. The reactions calling out Bassett were a reminder that women, and Black women in particular, are expected to be joyful, grateful, and gracious in moments of sadness and loss. Majors added, “We love you.” The moment was a touching show of solidarity and a highlight for Bassett fans who were disappointed that she lost.

Angela Bassett plays a queen and mother in the "Black Panther" franchise and she was giving that energy Sunday night at the Academy Awards.

“Angela Bassett holding Austin Butler’s hand while he’s nervous…is exactly the kind of woman I imagined she was,” Nadine Babu, chief executive officer of Babu Social Networks, posted a clip on twitter of Bassett holding Austin Butler’s hand after his nomination for his role in “Elvis” was read in the best actor category. Angela Bassett plays a queen and mother in the “Black Panther” franchise and she was giving that energy Sunday night at the Academy Awards.