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Posted: 2023-06-12T10:46:36Z | Updated: 2023-06-12T11:24:49Z

Samuel L. Jackson s reaction to losing at the Tony Awards on Sunday was a scene-stealer.

The actor was nominated for best performance by an actor in a featured role for August Wilsons The Piano Lesson, but watched Brandon Uranowitzs name called for Leopoldstadt.

Meanwhile, fans watched Jackson.

Samuel L. Jackson does not have a good non-winner face. Im sure his eye roll will be a meme, one observer noted on Twitter.

Samuel L. Jackson looked like Nick Fury after realizing he didnt win, wrote another, referring to Jacksons Marvel character.

The Hateful Eight stars apparent disappointment was perhaps enhanced by the personal stakes the play was directed by Jacksons wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson. (It lost as well in the best-revival category.)

Samuel L. Jacksons expression brought to mind Angela Bassetts viral response to losing the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars to Jamie Lee Curtis.

Anyway, the reviews were in on Jacksons face: