Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors took to the stage Sunday night to present the Oscar for Best Cinematography. As they strode to the microphone, Jordan — who starred with Angela Bassett in both Black Panther and the sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — looked to his co-star and hit her with one of his iconic quotes.
“Hey, Auntie.”
Majors followed it with a, “We love you,” to the iconic actress as she sat in the front row in a stunning purple dress. Bassett was one of the favorites to take home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Jamie Lee Curtis heard her name called instead.
I’m sure she appreciated the love from two wonderful actors.
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors give a shoutout to Angela Bassett: "Hey Auntie, we love you." #Oscars pic.twitter.com/xIQlVq8AOZ
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 13, 2023