She was up against Kerry Condon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, and Hong Chau.
As befitted her Oscar-nominated role, Bassett looked like a true queen on the red carpet.
The stunning diamond choker is from Bulgari, while the glamorous attitude is all Bassett.

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Happy Oscars Sunday Fashion Family..the day has arrived!!!
Here comes the Queen Mother, Austin wrote in her IG caption.
You just want to be in the mix there, working with wonderful filmmakers.

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Both times I have been with the same filmmaker, Ryan Coogler.
Its been a great ensemble of folks.

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