Angela Bassett Reveals How She Supported Austin Butler at Oscars 2023
13.04.2023 - 17:47
/ justjared.com
Austin Butler had the support of another Oscar nominee at the 2023 Oscars this year – Angela Bassett.
The 31-year-old actor was up for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis. Meanwhile, Angela notched a historic nomination in Best Supporting Actress for her work in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Neither of the stars claimed their award during the show. Brendan Fraser took Best Actor, and Jamie Lee Curtis was named Best Supporting Actress.
However, Angela revealed the silent way that she showed support to Austin when it was time for his category to be announced during the ceremony.
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Austin was named one of TIME‘s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, and Angela reflected on their friendship in a tribute to him. She noted that they met around the start of awards season, writing that she considered herself “fortunate” to have him as a friend.
“On the evening of the Oscars, with Austin seated next to me, I understood intimately what he felt when it was time to learn if he would climb those stairs to the stage,” she explained. “So, I took his hand and held it softly as the winner was announced. Although his name wasn’t called, Austin is no less a winner.”
She continued, adding that “The time had come for Austin to say goodbye to Elvis as he began to embrace an infinite universe of possibilities as an actor. I can’t wait to see what he brings us next.”
Austin‘s next big project has already been revealed.