Angela Bassett reflects on her disappointment regarding her Oscar loss for her role in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', feeling underappreciated despite her hard work. In a candid interview with Town & Country, she discusses the reactions to her lack of applause for Jamie Lee Curtis's win, underscoring her feeling of entitlement to recognition for her craft. The profile also features commentary from her friend Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who notes the broader issue of opportunity within Hollywood for actors like Bassett, suggesting systemic barriers limit access to roles deserving of critical acclaim.
"I found it interesting that I wouldn't be allowed to be disappointed at an outcome where I thought I was deserving."
"But in that moment ... No, I have put in: put in the time, put in good work over time. I didn't think that was a gift. I thought it was a given."
"That's a tough one, because she's really respected among her peers, and maybe the Establishment has not done [right by her]."
"It's about opportunity. It's about getting the chance to play different things, and I'm not sure those opportunities have been on the table for her."
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