A graduate of Yale University, this Ivy league woman received her B.A. in African American studies in 1980. She then earned a Masters of Fine Arts Degree from the Yale School of Drama in 1983.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Bassett’s powerful role as Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It” (1993) earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Bassett’s first major role was in the 1985 TV movie, “Doubletake.”
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Though born in Harlem, Angela grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with her sister and mother.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
In 1992, Bassett played Katherine Jackson in the TV movie “The Jacksons: An American Dream.”
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Alongside Whitney Houston and Loretta Devine, Bassett played Bernadine “Bernie” Harris in “Waiting to Exhale” (1995). Who could ever forget that role? Not us!
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
A seven time NAACP winner, Bassett has been recognized all over for her great work. Perhaps one of her most recent achievements was a Black Reel Award for for Best Actress for her work in “The Rosa Parks Story” (2002).
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Playing the role of an over protective mother in “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006) Bassett wowed audiences around the country.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Married to husband Courtney B. Vance, the couple have a set of twins and currently live in California.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
A vision in royal purple, Angela Bassett was the presenter of the spoken word at 2010’s Celebration of Gospel.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Love that off-the-shoulder action! Check out Angela Bassett wowing the red carpet at the 2011 NAACP Image Awards.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett looked radiant at the Los Angeles premiere of “Jumping The Broom" at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Honoree Angela Bassett shined like a star at ESSENCE’s 2011 Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Happy Birthday, Angela Bassett
Just this summer, the legendary actress visited ESSENCE Music Festival 2011! She’s absolutely stunning.