Oscars: ‘Black Panther’ Star Angela Bassett Makes Marvel History With Best Supporting Actress Nod

Angela Bassett has become the first person to ever receive an acting nomination for their performance in a Marvel movie for her role in BlackPanther: Wakanda Forever

were announced on Tuesday morning, becoming the first actor to land an Oscar nomination for their role in a Marvel movie. Bassett’s Oscar nomination makes her the fourth Black woman in Oscar history to be nominated for multiple honors.

Speaking to on Tuesday morning, the actress admits that her historic achievement wasn’t something she thought about until recently. “I certainly didn’t think about that going into the first day of filming — I began to hear about that a couple of weeks ago,” says Bassett of the potential for setting a new standard for Marvel actors. “Others have pondered that reality, but it certainly wasn’t me. I’m grateful for the role and the opportunity to work with the incredible artists, the amazing crew and artisans behind the scenes.”

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