- Famous American actress Angela Bassett scooped up the award for best supporting actress for her role in the Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Bassett played the role of Queen Ramonda in the sequel to the award-winning 2018 film Black Panther
- Social media users have shared mixed reactions to the star's victory, some have said she doesn't deserve to win the award
Angela Bassett won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The actress was nominated alongside Carrie Condon for Banshi Inisherin, Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything is everywhere and at once, Dolly de Leon for Triangle of sadness and Carey Mulligan for her role in She said.
Angela Bassett becomes the first Marvel star to win a Golden Globe Award
According to Glamour, Bassett went down in history, becoming the first actor to scoop up a Golden Globe in the acting category for a role in the Marvel film. This is also the first time that a role in a Marvel movie has earned its star a Globe nomination.
Bassett gives a touching speech on acceptance
The actress took to the podium and gave a touching speech about acceptance. CNN reports that she recalled how Chadwin Boseman's death affected Black Panther throw. She said:
“We mourned, we loved, we healed, and we were surrounded every day by the light and spirit of Chadwick Boseman. We're excited to know that with this historic series, Black Panther is part of his legacy that he helped lead us to. We showed the world what black unity, leadership and love look like outside, behind and in front of the camera.”
Social media users reacted to Angela Bassett's victory
Program Broomstick jumping The victory of the actress came as a surprise to many pips who could not believe that she won. Many said other nominees are more worthy of victory.
@MiszelPier said:
“Shame. They have to base the award on the skill of the actress without being black or not.”
@fnnswt said:
“I liked it movie but nothing award-winning about it, not even Bassett.”
Posthumous Chadwick Boseman Emmy Award
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, TUKO.co.ke reported that the late famous actor Chadwick Boseman, known for his role in the blockbuster movie black panther, received an Emmy nomination posthumously.
The first ever nomination of an actor for recognized awards falls on the category of outstanding voice-over performance.
Boseman played T'challa, a fictional character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise based on the Marvel Comics character commonly known as Black Panther.
According to New York Post, the late actor was nominated along with other deceased Tespians, including Norma McDonald and Jessica Walter.
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