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.

Academy Awards a little more than a week away, Angela Bassett is reflecting on the experience of losing the Oscar for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” nearly two years ago. Bassett was widely expected to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2023 Oscars,

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,

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.

In an interview the actress said she that she found it interesting that she "wouldn't be allowed to be disappointed at an outcome where I thought I was deserving."

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

Next up for Bassett is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. She reprises her Fallout role as Erika Sloane, a former CIA director who's now the President of the United States, opposite Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klementieff, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg.

Angela Bassett revisited her 2023 Oscars loss to Jamie Lee Curtis, detailing she felt limited in how she was allowed to respond.

Angela Bassett is convinced she "deserved" an Oscar for her role in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' because she "put in good work" and she should have been "allowed to be disappointed" when she lost to Jamie Lee Curtis.