Angela Bassett makes history as first Marvel actor to score an Oscar nod

Angela Bassett has scored an Oscar nod for her role as Ramonda in the new 'Black Panther' movie. File image.Angela Bassett made history on Tuesday as the first Marvel Cinematic Universe star to be nominated for an acting Oscar for herAfter being nominated in the best supporting actress category, Bassett paid tribute to the character she portrayed.

Bassett was previously nominated for a best actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopicsequel sold about $330m in tickets and set a November record in the US and Canada. Marvel decided not to recast T’Challa. Instead, writer and director Ryan Coogler crafted a script that put female characters at the forefront.Her nomination challenges a long-held belief by many big names in Hollywood, including directors Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, that Marvel films are not real cinema.

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