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23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals

Angela Bassett is a national treasure. She can completely transform for any role she's given, her body has defied gravity, her Black is showing no signs of cracking and on top of it all she's stunning! In honor of her 58th birthday (August 16), we're taking a look at all of her style moments that stopped us in our tracks.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Angela Bassett Style

Angela delivers in this super cool monochrome suit trend. Clearly all blue everything is the way to go.

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Vivien Killilea
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Angela Bassett Style
This hot pink dress just got a few degrees warmer! Angela is killing it.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Anthony Harvey
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Angela Bassett Style

How stunning is Angela in this black and white cascading gown and masquerade mask? Hot!

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
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Angela Bassett Style
Seriously? Can you just tell us your secrets Ms. Bassett?
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Gabriel Olsen
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Angela Bassett Style
We’re in love with this gilded look. So classic.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Paul Archuleta
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Angela Bassett Style
Angela serves a little pizzaz with this red one-shoulder frock.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Frazer Harrison
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Angela Bassett Style
You better serve in this killer white halter frock.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
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Angela Bassett Style
How chic and svelte is this black gown?
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Jason LaVeris
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Angela Bassett Style
We love the bold prints on this black and white moment. The pop of color clutch just takes this to the next level.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Jason LaVeris
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Angela Bassett Style
Come through jumpsuit!
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Michael Tran
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Angela Bassett Style
This one-shoulder frock is the definition of sleek and chic.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Jason Merritt
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Angela Bassett Style

Angela is killing this printed bodycon frock.

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Earl Gibson III
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Angela Bassett Style

White hot in a bodycon frock with side panels.

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
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Angela Bassett Style

This jumpsuit is a standout moment if we’ve ever seen one.

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Tommaso Boddi
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Angela Bassett Style

Sometimes you have to bring the drama with an in-your-face applique.

23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
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Angela Bassett Style
Loving the details on this fierce red frock.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Kevin Winter
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Angela Bassett Style
We love how elegant and timeless this look is.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Jason LaVeris
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Angela Bassett Style
Angela works it in this one-sleeve frock paired with bedazzled shoes.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Amanda Edwards
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Angela Bassett Style
Yasss! This red is everything!
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Bravo
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Angela Bassett Style
We love how she opted for a cute crop top to add a fun factor to this black suit.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Angela Weiss
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Angela Bassett Style
Now this is what you call casual chic.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Slaven Vlasic
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Angela Bassett Style
Clearly, Ms. Bassett is living her life like it’s golden here.
23 Times Angela Bassett's Style Gave Us Life Goals
Amanda Edwards
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