Angela Bassett was accused of being a ‘sick loser’ at the time of the viral Oscars after the victory of Jamie Lee Curtis

Angela Bassett did not reign victoriously like her character Queen Ramonda from the Black Panther franchise on 95th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Bassett was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category, but the award went to Jamie Lee Curtis for her portrayal of Deirdre Beaverdre in the critically acclaimed and Academy Award-winning Best Picture Everything and Everywhere at Once.

During the ceremony, cameras were focused on all five nominees and hosts Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotzur announced Curtis’ name, much to her shock. “Oh, shut up,” she could be seen saying.

The cameras did not immediately cut off the losing nominees; Hong Chau, Kerry Condon, Stephanie Hsu and Bassett, who didn’t look flustered.

Social media users immediately noticed that Bassett did not applaud or smile when Curtis was announced as the winner and criticized the actress for being a “sick loser”.

One user tweeted: “Angela Bassett is an amazing actress but a nasty underdog vibe… It would be great to see women supporting each other even in the face of frustration (especially during Women’s History Month).”

Another user was more critical, writing: “Angela Bassett is a loser, I’m not her fan anymore! I’m actually happier that Jamie Lee Curtis won now knowing that Angela Bassett had such a hateful reaction! #Oscars. “

Despite the loss, Bassett still made history as the first actor to be nominated for an Oscar for a Marvel film.

Shortly after Curtis Bassett wonBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverCo-star Michael B. Jordan and Ant-Man star Jonathan Majors took the stage to present the award for Best Cinematography.

“Hi, aunt,” Jordan said affectionately to Bassett as a token of support. The 64-year-old actress sat in the center of the front row of the show.

“We love you,” Majors added.

Many people have also come to Bassett’s defense on social media, with one person sharing on Twitter, “I can’t believe people are so upset because Angela Bassett didn’t immediately celebrate her defeat. disappointment. I just immediately expected her to be the kind of person who likes to walk, and she refused. Good for her.”

Another user decided to give Bassett a round of applause, writing, “It’s a good thing Angela Bassett isn’t smiling or applauding. You all expect black women to be not only exceptional, but also happy for others who get the accolades we deserve over and over again.”

Another person interpreted the viral reaction differently, noting: “I really believe that Angela Bassett was just stunned when she didn’t hear her name. But I don’t think she was a cruel loser or that she was upset by Jamie Lee Curtis. So I hope people stop attacking these super talented actors.”

During this awards season, both women received awards.

Bassett received Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress, while Curtis received a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Members of the Academy vote for the winners at the Oscars.

Neither Bassett’s rep nor Curtis immediately responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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