Samuel L. Jackson's "Losing Face" At The Tony Awards Is Going Viral

At this point, it's precedent.

Samuel L. Jackson was nominated for a Tony Award last night.

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He was nominated for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role" for his role in “The Piano Lesson.”

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Unfortunately for him, he lost to Brandon Uranowitz.

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And now his face is getting all of the attention.

Samuel L. Jackson’s face is taking me out for some reason! 😂 #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/96QBVnJDKY

— charlie wilson fan club president. (@travisfromdabk_) June 12, 2023

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His reaction has gone viral:

Brandon Uranowitz takes home Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in @Leopoldstadtbwy! #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/UahqY67SUU

— BroadwayWorld (@BroadwayWorld) June 12, 2023

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People noticed his dissatisfaction.

oh my god samuel l jackson’s face

— tony’sposting (@shortzendaya) June 12, 2023

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This person pointed out that he doesn't have a "good non-winner face."

Samuel L. Jackson does not have good non-winner face. I’m sure his eye roll will be a meme. #TonyAwards

— Mindy Benson (@MindyBe) June 12, 2023

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And this person said his face took them all the way out.

Samuel L. Jackson’s face took me all the way out 😭😭😭

He looks like he knew he wasn’t getting the Tony.

Based on the shout out during the winner’s acceptance speech, it sounds like Jordan E. Cooper maybe should have won it for Ain’t No Mo’ https://t.co/CzjzO2NCxm

— Tammi “Did you wash your hands?” Sparks 👋🏾🧼🧴 (@tammirsparks) June 12, 2023

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This isn't the first time Samuel L Jackson's face went viral.

Lmaoo @ Samuel L Jackson’s face when The Whale was announced as winner

— A.M.B (@AMB_Noni) March 13, 2023

Twitter: @AMB_Noni

His most memorable face was his "oh shit" reaction after losing the Best Supporting Actor award for Pulp Fiction at the 1995 Academy Awards.

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Anyway, I love a good "actor making a face while losing during an award show."

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It keeps it interesting!

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