Angela Bassett

Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an Emmy- and Academy Award -nominated, and Golden Globe -winning American actress . She has become well-known for her biographical film roles portraying women in American culture, perhaps most prominently as singer Tina Turner in the motion picture What's Love Got to Do with It .On April 28, 2008, it was announced that Bassett would join the regular cast of the medical drama series ER for the show's final season. Read Full Story

“I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling…not my career. And I appreciate it.” “If my Heavenly Father held my hand, my brother Larry had my back.”—AB in her 1994 Image Award acceptance speech. “Beauty comes from your soul, and once you get your soul intact, it just emanates from you.”—Angela Bassett “I love it when he beats me!”—Angela joking about working with Laurence Fishburne. “You’ve got to guard the heart and the spirit diligently... Read Full Story

Angela Bassett and her husband Courtney B Vance hit the red carpet with their adorable kids Slater and Bronwyn, 3 1/2, at today's world premiere of the new Disney flick The Princess and the Frog in Burbank, California (November 16). The talented duo both have projects in the works: Along with having two films scheduled for release next year, Courtney is working on the new hit series FlashForward . Angela, meanwhile, is rumored to be joining Halle Berry , Alfre Woodard and others in the... Read Full Story

ANGELA BASSETT received an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe Award for her unforgettable portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got To Do With It. In 2002, she received the NAACP Award for ... Read Full Story

Ms. Angela Bassett recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Excerpt: "Angela Bassett has had good days — becoming a mother to twins, winning a Golden Globe, being nominated for an Academy Award." Read Full Story

Angela Bassett Yesterday Angela Bassett became the 2,358th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. Angela, born August 16 1958, is Emmy and Academy Award nominated and is a Golden Globe winner. She was born in New York City but moved to St. Petersburg in Florida as a child. She is quoted as saying, "I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God given talent. This is my calling - not my career." Read Full Story

And the "Best Actress for Receiving An Award" goes to ...! The luminous Angela Bassett. And isn't she just dainty and lovely? It's not an Oscar, but who's being picky? And I'm sure this honor has everything to do with Angela's fabulousness and nothing to do with that little "Meet the Browns," Tyler Perry flick she's starring in with Rick Fox that opened this weekend. I'm sure that's a mere coincidence. That said, no matter how you feel about Tyler Perry's body of work, his films are a... Read Full Story

I love Angela Bassett's elegant and timeless style, so I was glad to see her receive a much deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. It's about time! Angela looked lovely in a stylish cream lace dress with contrasting wide black straps and a black bow. The dress had a vintage feel about it and looked so classy with her beautiful side-swept chignon. The updo also allowed her to Read Full Story

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Angela Bassett has had good days - becoming a mother to twins, winning a Golden Globe, being nominated for an Academy Award. Then there was Thursday. ''Do you ever have one of those days? I woke up and the sun wasn't really shining but then it burst through the clouds and it was glorious. Hallelujah!'' Bassett exclaimed to the crowd at the ceremony for the 2,358th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Read more! Read Full Story

Angela Bassett received the 2,358th star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. She said, “ Today my cup runneth over!…I am crying now, I cried yesterday and the day before. … This day is so, so special to me.” Her latest movie “Meet The Browns” featuring Laurence Fishburne and Rick Fox hits theaters today. Photo Share This Read Full Story