Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Honorary Award is “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or outstanding service to the Academy.”

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“Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting,” said Academy President Janet Yang. 

For more than 40 years in both film and television, seasoned actor Bassett has been a well-liked presence in Hollywood. In “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” (1993), she won her first Oscar nod for best actress for her mesmerizing Tina Turner impersonation.

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She most recently received her second nomination for supporting actress for her fierce performance as Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022), making history as the first actor from a Marvel Studios film and the first woman from a superhero movie to gain acting acclaim. When she did not receive the prize, some of her internet supporters expressed their disappointment.

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A fan reacted on Twitter, “If they’re finally giving Angela Bassett an Oscar, then it’s time to include the Governors Awards in the main Oscar broadcast”

Another fan said, “Reminder Angela Bassett should have at least 2 Oscars by now. I’m happy she’s finally receiving her due from the Academy, it’s long overdue.”

Another person said, “They could’ve dont this for jaime lee curtis and give angela bassett or stephanie hsu the oscar that they deserved.”

Her notable filmography includes a number of historical moments in the history of the Academy, including “Boyz N the Hood” (1991), for which John Singleton became the first Black director and youngest person ever to receive a best director nomination, and “Black Panther,” the first superhero film to receive a best picture nomination. The films “Malcolm X” (1992), “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998), “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” (2018), and “Soul” (2020) are also among the highlights of the actors’ careers.