The "American Horror Story: Coven" star, who came with her husband Courtney B. Vance to the September 22 event, stunned in a red jumper, but some people got distracted by her face, reports "aceshowbiz.com".
The 61-year-old star has been accused of "over-botoxing" her face, with a section of social media terming her look as unnatural.
"She needs to stop," one Twitter user said.
Another wrote: "That s**t ages people so bad. I don't know why people are trying to hold onto youth. She's not holding onto you... j/s."
A third user blasted Bassett for using too much Botox.
The Queen Ramonda in "Black Panther", however, also received praises from her fans following her appearance at the prize-giving event.
"Ok, and I really want to know where the amazing #AngelaBassett has hidden the fountain of drop dead amazing. I want some of that! Wow. She never ages,wonderful actress, and just looked incredible," one said.
"Angela Bassett is a vampire . You can't tell me other wise . Idc idc," one jokingly wrote about the actress.
Another said: "When I'm in my 60s, I want to be just like Angela Bassett."
The actress has previously admitted that she's got cosmetic procedures to keep her looking youthful.
( With inputs from IANS )