I've heard stories about her on-set. She is very much a 'working class' actor. By that, I mean, that if she is hired for a role, she doesn't just act on-set. She helps the gaffers to carry the lights and reflectors. She takes out the trash from the break-room. She puts coffee on for the extras. She engrosses herself in the entire production...everything from sweeping glitter off the stage floor to laying down her lines in front of the lens. I have so much respect for her and for her work ethic.
I was SO glad she won. She's been an advocate for natural ageing ever since going gray and refusing to dye her hair. Being four years older than she, it's a positive for me when looking in the mirror.
TBH, I would honestly add Jamie Lee Curtis on my list on actors who won Oscar’s for the wrong role. She should’ve been nominated and won for “True Lies.”
I don't understand why Stephanie Hsu was considered out of the running, she was massively important to the movie and her performance had way more to it than Curtis's. If EEAAO was going to lift someone in that category to a win, I believe it should have been her tbh
I fully acknowledge that Jamie likely won for reasons aside from her performance, such as her overall career, the legacy she represents, the perception that she is overdue for this kind of recognition, the wide-open nature of her category, and the juggernaut of a film she was in. Having said that, I think she deserves the Oscar on performance alone. I thought so when I first saw the movie in March of 2022, but I doubted the performance would survive the pitfalls of awards season and wondered if the movie itself would even survive. But it is a specific and tonally complex performance of a role that I doubt even existed on the page, which is further evinced by how much credit the Daniels have given her for inventing aspects of the role. I cannot imagine another actor (even a more respected, more versatile actor) making Deirdre register in the way that JLC did. One of her hallmarks as an actor is that she throws herself entirely into every role and this is no exception. That she was remembered at all, in that role, with everything that happens in that movie is a testament to how good she is. It has been disheartening to see her work dismissed, especially given how atypical the film and performance are. If anything, can’t we be pleased they voted for something so radical and unusual? I can’t think of another Oscar-winning or -nominated performance like it. Which brings me to something I find especially great about this win. As mentioned before, Jamie was overdue for this, and the main reason she hadn’t received this recognition previously is due to the kinds of films she typically makes: comedies, thrillers, and horror movies. Her filmography isn’t the Academy’s cup of tea, so how great is it that she managed to win an Oscar without breaking her own mold? She didn’t have to do a biopic or embody an Oscar-friendly trope to finally hear her name called.
It's annoying that folks keep saying she's long overdue as if she had Meryl Streeps career and was repeatedly shut out of the Oscars. She has never once given an Oscar worthy performance further proof of this is the fact A Fish Called Wanda is being mentioned as her Oscar worthy performance and it isn't even an exceptional film on it's own. Her career is more like a job for er. No controversy. The one time she played a prostitute it was an Eddie .Murphy comedy
She won for her mother, and the freak she got for a son.......she's been a lousy actress. She's been doing Halloween since 1979....only role she can play
I still find it crazy that Michelle Williams would’ve more than likely swept this category had she’d done the smart thing by campaigning in supporting as opposed to lead. She would’ve had that massive overdue narrative going for her, and The Fabelmans is still a beloved film where she could’ve been it’s sole win.
I appreciate that and it's probably true but I'm glad she didn't category hijack because that role Is Lead. She's quite honorable for that and much more.
@@timgriffin3368 honorable? Or foolish? That role hands down was not lead lol. Sammy was the one and only lead in the film. Michelle was a supporting character.
I dont actually think it was up to her the studio decided to put her in lead. However the academy could have just said no we are going to put you in another category like they did with La Keith Stanfield
I saw EEAAO before the awards hype and completely blind. JLC's performance really stood out and she disappeared into the role. Its a unique and unusual role that works as a microcosm of the emotional arc of the movie itself.
When you become a cheerleader for others you get the benefits of being that cheerleader and I love the fact that Jamie Lee Curtis won in the category that her mother was nominated for PYSCHO 53 years ago.
I’ve felt JLC’s win is very similar to Marisa Tomei’s win for My Cousin Vinny. A character piece that’s directly tied to the lead character. Comedic. A burst of a performance.
I’m with you. In the weeks that have passed, I’ve managed to separate my disappointment about Angela losing from my genuine happiness for JLC. Plus she’s been so openly happy about it so I just hope that Angela gets another shot.
Loved the video. I think the one thing many people neglected to focus on was that Jamie Lee Curtis was re-imagined in this role. I remember telling people that that was Jamie Lee playing the IRS agent and on first glance and they didn't believe me--that's how transformational this role was. Just like Streep did and so many others who actually were transformed into someone much less attractive and willing to go that extra mile, I feel she was rewarded for "acting"--portraying a role very far from her real persona. I picked her from the first time I saw the movie and was thrilled when it came to fruition.
I saw the film after the ceremony, and actually in its absurdity relies the magic of it, I totally agree with you saying that this is a role for a true comedian like JLC, I think no one could pull it off like she did… excelent video as always Brian… thanks
My thing is this, if we’re going off of legacy and body of work, why not go with Angela Bassett. Especially since she is a previous nominee. It doesn’t escape me how she and Curtis had the same narrative, and yet, they went with the white actress.And if people wanted to shower EEAAO with awards, why not go with Stephanie Hsu. Either way there were better options for the Oscar. I personally would’ve nominated Dolly DeLeon or Lashawna Lynch over Jamie Lee Curtis but that’s just me
You sort of answered your own question. Angela had the legacy aspect behind her, Stephanie had the front runner behind her. Jamie Lee Curtis had the legacy AND front runner behind her (I also think her media tour + speeches were some of the best this awards season too). In a year where supporting actress was so spread out, JLC just had the perfect storm that pushed her to the front.
@@WizKlafka She got it because of her support for the community via her formally known son now Trans daughter Ruby Guest. Let's see it for what it is.
I’ve been wanting Bassett to win an Oscar for awhile, but not for a Marvel movie. She was definitely robbed for What’s Love Gotta Do w/It. I feel like her talent should be recognized for something more significant than a superhero movie. She is a phenomenal actress, whether it’s on the small screen or silver screen. I hope she picks a movie worthy of an Oscar. I was more upset with Chad Boseman not winning for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. I mean, he suffered, literally, for his craft during his sickest. Plus, the way the awards show set up the lineup that year, they led A LOT of people to believe Boseman would come out victorious.
I like JLC’s performance, and appreciate that she has also created the role herself like finding an IRS agent’s picture and has given life to it. Taking up a role is not just about the acting part. Many people do not reconize her at first but at the same time do find her role interesting and I want to see her story line to develop further
exactly! It was an amazing performance, i don't know why some people would think it's the wrong role to win! gosh, that was a really difficult role and she gave it her all, i would say!
Please be serious, her character was not as consequential as Stephanie’s for her not only to be nominated but to actually win. eeaao wouldn’t be what it is without Stephanie’s character, imo she is the heart of the movie. There isn’t a single good explanation for why she would win over her not to talk of the other nominees
I liked your point about JLC winning not for an Oscar bait drama, but for an authentic performance that matched her varied body of work across horror, comedy, and action films. EEAAO distilled all of that into one role for JLC. It's wild how many people are salty over her win. Guess that's why it tastes that much sweeter. People wrote her off thinking JLC wasn't the type of person who could win an Oscar and that her performance wasn't on the same level as her category peers. Thank goodness, the voting was left to experts who know what to look for and not armchair critics. EEAAO was the most exciting film of the year and the four veteran actors who won their Oscars deserved it.
I honestly loved Jamie Lee Curtis in the movie! As you said she could’ve been in an Oscar bait movie and give a typical Oscar performance. But she didn’t. She chose to do a role that was wild and against type. And I’m all for that! Would I have preferred Stephanie Hsu get the award? Absolutely, but you can’t deny Jamie was a standout in the movie as well. I take this as a more comedic oscar win, like Whoopi Goldberg in Ghost.
Sometimes people win for their performance as well as their body of work. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I'm so glad Jamie won. She deserved it in my opinion.
Who would have thought that a movie with a “hotdog finger people” love scene could have won so many awards? She was spectacularly underrated in True Lies.
Surprising that Angela Basset didn’t win. Nothing against Jamie Lee Curtis, but it looked to be Basset’s year for the most part. I guess it was a year where those who won at SAG won the Academy Award. Thanks for the video Brian, keep up the great work and have a great weekend!
I saw the writing on the wall considering her PR push months in advance. It seemed like suddenly 6 months before the ceremony Jamie Lee was EVERYWHERE. And now that she’s won, POOF gone! her team did a great job at pushing her as lovable, “unsung” Hollywood royalty.
I've always thought that the Reason Five is the main reason for her win. A rising tide( which was EEAAO) lifts all boats and she masterfully rode the tide waves.
I thought her performance in Freaky Friday was masterful. No shade to any of the other nine million actors who've been in body-switching movies, but she was one of a very few who fully committed to showing the complexity and nuance of a teenage character, rather than just going for broad farce. I didn't expect her to receive an Oscar nomination for it, but Tom Hanks scored one for Big, so it wasn't that unrealistic. As for her Oscar win now, it's a great career capper for an actress who was not to proud to sell yogurt for a number of years.
Happy, but, let's be real; if it were truly based on That performance in That movie that's being nominated, Stephanie Hsu would easily have won, but that's the Awards circuit.
Overrated as HeLL you MCU simps. I m sure you think Scarlet witch also deserve an Oscar too? Joy/Stephenie from Everything EAAO deserve the Oscar more for her performance
Fun fact: Christopher Guest is a hereditary peer in the United Kingdom, as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest. So Jamie Lee Curtis could be addressed as "Lady Haden-Guest" in the UK if she wanted to be (she doesn't).
Pity award for a long in the tooth actress who will never get another chance. FYI, it's always been an open secret the winners are always PREDETERMINED long before the actual ceremony.
I do think some of JLC's TV movies back in the 80s and 90s showed incredible range, and had they been cinematic films, they might of been decent contenders, more so then her genre films the Acedemy ignored 30 years ago! In today's environment, 'Nicholas' Gift' could be such an Oscar Baity film Also PS - your reaction shots are the cutest! Thanks for sharing!
Hypothetically if Angela Bassett's role in the first Black Panther movie had been given more importance, similar to her role in the sequel, she could likely have won an Oscar when Black Panther was at the peak of its popularity a few years ago. At that time, Black Panther was creating the same buzz and excitement as Everything Everywhere's success at this year's Oscars for Asian actors.
Wonderful video. The only thing missing was your “Thankssomuchforwatching” at the end. We NEED your trademarks Brian. They give comfort and consistency to your subscribers. 😀
There is a 6th. reason Jamie Lee Curtis won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress--she is a daughter of Hollywood. Every daughter of Hollywood who has been nominated for an Oscar has won, with the exception of Kate Hudson.
So much mentation! But not too much, just enough conditional probability assessment ;). My film reviewer friend has labeled EEAAO as 'beloved' by fans. Among those fans are many Academy members, as you can hear during the Oscars presentations, they screamed out whenever it's mentioned. That film spoke to viewers at such a deep level, and I believe that's what carried it during awards season. That deep connection resonated and remained in people's minds for a long time. It sure did in me.
Your reaction to Michelle Yeoh's win was identical to my reaction for Jamie Lee Curtis. I believe it was truly deserved....she transformed herself for the role, unlike Kerry Condon (a young Irish girl playing...a young Irish girl); she was helped no doubt by the EEAAO juggernaut, which most of her co-nominees would not be; and she truly was a SUPPORTING character, unlike Stephanie Hsu, who was really the second lead and, in my opinion, nominated in the wrong category. It's a rare but truly wonderful instance of the Academy getting it right!
Excellent points. I never saw Angela Bassett winning because she’s in a Marvel movie. I think being in an Oscar darling movie helped. Also, she is a second generation (nepo baby) so it helped Gwyneth Paltrow and Mia Sorvino.
In spite of the initial shock and feeling somewhat conflicted, I also felt such immense joy at her winning. She threw all of herself into supporting the film and lifting up her castmates. She celebrated them at every turn. This moment should've been a celebration for her, but it quickly devolved into a lot of people displaying their bitterness. I can understand feeling that it wasn't the right outcome, but to tear someone down to make a point? I also don't know why people, who don't care so much for the Oscars, are the first to fling their negative opinions. I will say, in my own opinion, I don't think we should take the Oscars so seriously and should try to just have fun with wins, like these, that make our jaws drop. They're why we return to watch, let's be real, we can't wait to see if any upsets occur. Good for Jamie Lee! And thank you for your video, a great way to start my day!
I really hate it when people say this, because honestly they don't create that many great roles for Black Women in their 60s.....this may have been her last chance outside of an honorary oscar
@@Camen_Sandie yeah but something tells me it’s more about AB. She is very selective of her roles and doesn’t chase Oscar’s. So hopefully someone sends her a worthy script for a leading lady role.
Not to take away from Jamie’s win but she Angela definitely lost due to her being in a marvel movie and the industry lack of respect for blockbuster film making in non technical categories. Also it seems Jamie is just more loved personally by the industry
I think the whole purpose of awards for films in general is to bring more attention to non blockbuster films, or films that could use a good box office boost. I haven't checked sales for EEAAO, but I'm still assuming black panther 2 still sold way more tickets. You're right that marvel films tend to not do so well in the Oscar's, im just guessing at this point.
@@anthonyt219 Yes I can understand your point but I feel like excluding blockbusters, the movies that keep Hollywood alive is kinda crappy on the Acadamy's part. Especially when we have performances like this that elevate these movies. Plus how many blockbusters do we see where the movie isn't great but the actors are saving the movie, I feel like they should be more considered for awards.
As JLC has said many times, especially during press for EEAAO, it's called Show BUSINESS for a reason. You have to do the post production legwork for the film to make it successful. Her stepdad was a business executive, and she learned a lot from him.
The problem was that she was nominated for a commercial movie from the Marvel universe, Oscars are given to complex movie roles like drama, comedy drama or clever type of roles, i think Jamie won because she was due and deserved an Óscar before, i think the best performance in this category was hung chau for the whale. Angela just need to be in a juicy and complex based on a true story drama role to win because she deserves it.
I do really the reason she won reminds of burt reynolds for boogie nights being nominated for a oscar and winning golden globes they both well respected actors in the industry and the academy never really take them seriously
I cried when she won. Because by that point I think Ke had won first. So when Jamie won I cried because I knew it was going to be a streak!(part of me was scared that they’d only award Jamie and Ke alone like Christian Bale and Melisa Leo - I EFFING LOVE Melisa - for The Fighter back in 2010) and then yeah the rest of the night went amazing! I was still scared Michelle Yeoh wouldn’t win but when she won I totally cheered, fell down the stairs while celebrating didn’t even finish the show. Once Michelle won life was good again. 😢😢😢 I’m always going to cry for what they did to Danielle Deadwyler tho Edit: totally wine Friday and RU-vid night BUT this should have been Jamie’s second Oscar. She should have won for True Lies as well
I liked Condon's performance, but when I saw her being interviewed and realized she really talks with a thick Irish accent and wasn't trained by a dialect coach, I was a bit disappointed.
@@johnnolan5579 She didn’t need to be. She looks nothing in the film like she does in real life though. Angela Bassett would’ve been my 2nd pick. Really, anyone but JLC. That performance wasn’t very good. I think Bassett being in a Marvel movie ultimately hurt her chances just a little.
@@paulvoorhies8821 If not looking like she does in real life is your inspiration, do you think Jamie Lee Curtis does? Bassett was histrionics overload.
This was a very astute assessment of this victory, which it very much is. JLC has an esteemed career that no one can deny. The same must be said about Angela Bassett. I have this childish fantasy of a three-way tie in this category between Stephanie Hsu, JLC and AB. It would have met the moment in an interesting way. Because reality stings, in the face of Mrs. Bassett's own triumphant career.
I really enjoyed your video by the way. Very thoughtful and it's clear you put a lot of thought into it. When they called her name on Oscar night I shouted out that Halloween won. That's just me, so. I feel that your 6th reason really hit the nail on the head. It was a fitting tribute to a fine actress who yes, got her start in the horror genre and may have fallen by the wayside like a lot of other actors who started there. But she didn't, she had and has, staying power. I think it was Roger Ebert who called her one of the most intelligent people in Hollywood and I of course have never met the woman, but I can imagine she is. I think she is a lovely lady who as you correctly pointed out, is so generous, especially when it came to her co-stars in EEAAO. I am thrilled they all won too. I would have liked The Banshees... to have won for Original Screenplay though. The man has lost for 2 fantastic screenplays, In Bruges and Three Billboards but I feel his day will finally come. As for Curtis, her day had come and I look forward to seeing her more now, seeing as winners generally get a work boost after a win. It took me three tries to get into EEAAO but I finally got it and loved it and will rewatch it in the future. Curtis was a fantastic support, as it should be, to Yeoh, who I adore. Good for her. And as I started by saying, deep in my heart where it will always stay, Halloween got something too. Thanks again for a thoughtful and entertaining video Brian.
being a contentious race I get it. JLC gained tons of momentum during the season for her unrelenting support and joy for her co-stars as they received their prior awards. Here is what I see. There was a ton of momentum towards this movie, which made many take a second look at this category. Ultimately she is well liked in the industry and seeing her being the biggest cheerleader all through the season is what put it over in her favor.
Jamie Lee Curtis won for her body of work. I learned this from Rodger Ebert and Gene Siskel when they would forecast nominations and discuss campaigns and politics around the academy awards nominations and winners.
I would give anything to see the tally in this category. I suspect it was very close between Condon, Bassett, and Curtis. I was pulling for Angela Bassett. Hopefully she gets another chance in the future. 😢
Also, JLC played numerous different characters in Everything Everywhere. She absolutely nailed it. As incredible as Angela Basset is, I felt her performance was melodramatic when I was watching it. Perfect for a comic book movie, but not a role worthy of an Oscar.
Curtis championed her leading star. That’s the role any actor seeking Best Actress would ever want in a supporting actress. Main reason she won was that people wanted her to win.
Another point you didn’t really get into that I feel very strongly about. The Academy likes the quiet moments mixed in with the loud. I’ve heard a lot of channels discuss that’s why it took Leo so long to win one, because most of his performances were built around big yelling scenes. Something quietly profound like Curtis and Yeoh’s scene on the bench at the end are worth more to awards than big screaming scenes.
If there's one thing I don't quite understand, it's this: Heath Ledger won an Oscar for playing the JOKER for "THE DARK NIGHT," which is a DC movie (that wasn't nominated for Best Picture). Jaquelin Phoenix won for playing the JOKER which is a DC movie (which was nominated for Best Picture). Some argue Phoenix's untimely death solidified what was already considered a lock. Fair enough. But "JOKE" was loved by the fans, but received mixed reviews. My main question is, why is Bassett's performance seen as less deserving somehow because it's a "MARVEL" movie?
I will forever scoff at all the “Yay for the 16 first-time nominees” and “Asian Oscars” chatter, when Best Supporting Actress contender Dolly De Leon got left behind while her film _Triangle of Sadness_ made it into Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. All to get two blatant “overdue” career noms in, out of which the least sensible prevailed, especially with a superior co-star (Hsu) also in the category, on the books forever. :(
I think having Halloween Ends come out that October and being #1 also helped. Curtis going back to her roots and proving everyone in Hollywood wrong by executive producing all three films and having all three of them debut at #1 at the box office helped. It kept her on the minds of voters/friends/industry ppl going into the holiday season.
You missed the main point why she won. It was also a TRANSFORMATIVE role, which is also a mix of many genres which also kinda represents her whole career she is known for. She also may be the most scene stealing performance here and ofc the showiest one.
I have a feeling that she might just win a best actress Oscar just on how things are going and now that academy knows that people are upset with her being overdue she deserves her legacy award.
We’ve should’ve known she was gonna win since she was really the biggest campaigner of the season and you can’t really be mad at that. She worked for it and helped the movie and her co-stars get their due.
@@NeverLetMeGo777 Being the biggest campaigner means more people payed attention to her role and watched the movie to see her performance and just that alone could have encouraged people to vote for her. She played the game. She deserves it periodt meaning her performance was the most deserving to the people that voted for her. Tho I do agree that her narrative helped her a lot.
@@ozoz3444 Narrative and campaigning should not be a factor when it comes to awarding the BEST PERFORMANCE in a category. That is why Oscar has no creditability as they voted for all the wrong reasons. It is simply put a popularity clown fest.
I felt Angela bassatt has a edge in wakanda forever cause that performance arguing with one of the guards was powerful enough. And yes Jamie lee Curtis is iconic and deserved an oscar but guess what Angela got a Honary oscar so it's even out.
I still have a feeling the critical reception of Ant-Man Quantumania worsened the chances for Angela Bassett to win by association. As many couldn't bring themselves to give the Oscar to movies that many people see as kid movies. I do believe that Angela Bassett will win an Oscar for a much better role. It will happen and she will have her moment finally!
This really felt like the Oscars going "Look, we would never be able to give you an award for the kinds of films you normally make so let's do this now while we can", cos if the Oscars were being honest and didn't have a comedy/horror bias then Jamie would probably have nominations/wins (or been close to them) for her work in things like Fish Called Wanda, True Lies, Trading Places, Halloween 2018 and Freaky Friday... be honest, you all remember those performances much more fondly than any of the ones that won the Oscar those years.
After watching Everything Everywhere All at Once, I have to say that Jamie Lee Curtis was amazing in that film. Her character had so much depth, it was hilarious, witty, bossy and a complete standout supporting performance. In my opinion I think she definitely deserved the Oscar for her wonderful performance in the film. I know some of you are going to disagree but to each his own.
Because she’s been slogging it out for 45 years and they finally noticed. She has a large fan base from the Halloween franchise and they follow her other work.
Jamie Lee definitely deserves a Oscar for all of her work especially Halloween let me tell you something Jamie always made great movies she should have been won the Oscar she is the greatest actress I've ever known and I love you Jamie Lee you are truly amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I clicked the title because I didn't know Jamie Lee Curtis was in a movie this year. Then you show me Brendan Fraser and Sarah Polley on movies this year. I haven't heard of any of these movies at all. I guess Hollywood is lost when your average entertainment is more well known than any of these movies mentioned
I knew she was going to win. I chose her in my Oscar poll. And, interestingly, it wasn't because of any of the reasons you listed. It was nepo baby. Reminds me of Mira Sorvino's win. Not that Jamie Lee Curtis isn't deserving of her Oscar. I think she is. I've always been a fan.
You need to add an 8th reason which does have sway…which is she has famous parents. All the other reasons may still have sway, but we can’t be blind to the politics in Hollywood.
