History of Angela Bassett in Timeline
Angela Bassett is a highly acclaimed American actress with a career spanning several decades. She has earned numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globes, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards. Her significant contributions to film and television were recognized in 2023 when Time magazine named her one of the world's 100 most influential people. Bassett's impact on the entertainment industry was further solidified with an Academy Honorary Award.
1997: Married Courtney B. Vance
In 1997, Angela Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance.
2001: Statements on Roles
In 2001, Angela Bassett stated that she prefers to portray strong, self-assured African-American women in her roles and avoids roles that she finds demeaning to her image, emphasizing the importance of positive representation.
2005: Starred in His Girl Friday
In the summer of 2005, Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance starred together in a production of His Girl Friday at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2009: Portrayal of Voletta Wallace in 'Notorious'
In 2009, Angela Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., in the film 'Notorious'. She worked with Wallace to perfect a Jamaican accent and garnered positive reviews for her performance.
June 2012: Campaign Appearance for Barack Obama
In June 2012, Angela Bassett made an appearance at Barack Obama's campaign office in St. Petersburg, urging people to participate in the election.
June 2012: Reported Role in Olympus Has Fallen
In June 2012, it was reported that Angela Bassett would have a role in the film 'Olympus Has Fallen', in which she played Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs.
January 21, 2013: Attended Obama's Second Inauguration
On January 21, 2013, Angela Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama.
March 22, 2013: Release of Olympus Has Fallen
On March 22, 2013, the film 'Olympus Has Fallen' was released, featuring Angela Bassett as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs. Bassett discussed the significance of casting a female African-American in the role.
July 13, 2013: Initiated as Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta
On July 13, 2013, Angela Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
May 2014: Directorial Debut with Whitney
In May 2014, it was announced that Angela Bassett would make her directorial debut with 'Whitney', a TV film based on the life of Whitney Houston.
June 11, 2014: Death of Ruby Dee
On June 11, 2014, Ruby Dee, who Angela Bassett had previously worked with on 'Betty and Coretta', passed away from natural causes.
June 2014: Casting Yaya DaCosta in Whitney Film
In early June 2014, it was announced that Yaya DaCosta would play Whitney Houston in the film 'Whitney,' directed by Angela Bassett.
September 20, 2014: Attendance at Ruby Dee's Memorial
On September 20, 2014, Angela Bassett was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Ruby Dee, with whom she had worked on 'Betty and Coretta'.
March 2016: Appearance in London Has Fallen
In March 2016, Angela Bassett reprised her role as Lynne Jacobs in 'London Has Fallen', marking her first film sequel.
June 2016: Human Rights Campaign Video
In June 2016, Angela Bassett appeared in a Human Rights Campaign video, along with others, to pay tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting by telling their stories.
October 19, 2016: Directing American Horror Story: Roanoke
On October 19, 2016, Angela Bassett directed an episode of 'American Horror Story: Roanoke', marking the third time a woman directed the show. Ryan Murphy praised her directing skills.
2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton for President
In 2016, Angela Bassett endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and spoke at the Democratic National Convention.
March 2017: Appearance in Underground
In March 2017, Angela Bassett appeared in the "Ache" episode of the television series 'Underground'. The character was written with her in mind, according to executive producer Anthony Hemingway.
May 2017: Appearance in Master of None
In May 2017, Angela Bassett appeared in an episode of 'Master of None', portraying Catherine, the mother of a major character. Her inclusion was considered impactful to the series.
February 2018: Starred in Black Panther
In February 2018, Angela Bassett starred as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther.
July 2018: Portrayed CIA Director in Mission: Impossible – Fallout
In July 2018, Angela Bassett played the role of CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
December 2018: Voiced Shatter in Bumblebee
In December 2018, Angela Bassett voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' in the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee.
2018: Received Honorary Doctorate from Yale University
In 2018, Angela Bassett received a Doctorate of Fine Arts (honorary doctorate) from Yale University.
2019: Joined the cast of Gunpowder Milkshake
In 2019, Angela Bassett joined the cast of the film Gunpowder Milkshake.
November 3, 2020: Tweeted After Clinton's Defeat
Following Hillary Clinton's defeat in the 2016 election, Angela Bassett tweeted on November 3, 2020, expressing her feelings and looking forward to the next election.
December 25, 2020: Voice of Dorothea Williams in Soul
On December 25, 2020, Angela Bassett provided the voice for Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, released on Disney+.
October 1, 2021: Narrator of Disney Enchantment
On October 1, 2021, Angela Bassett became the narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment.
November 2022: Reprised role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In November 2022, Angela Bassett reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her performance earned her awards and an Academy Award nomination.
December 2022: Named in The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100
In December 2022, Angela Bassett was recognized as part of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100.
2022: Received Honorary Doctorate from Old Dominion University
In 2022, Angela Bassett received a Doctorate of Humane Letters (honorary doctorate) from Old Dominion University.
2022: Awards and Nominations
In 2022, Angela Bassett received multiple awards and nominations, including two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, nine Emmy Awards and a BAFTA Award.
2023: Named as Time's Women of the Year
In 2023, Time magazine honored Angela Bassett as one of its Women of the Year.
January 9, 2024: Received Academy Honorary Award
On January 9, 2024, Angela Bassett was honored with an Academy Honorary Award at The Governors Awards, recognizing her lifetime achievement in the film industry.
March 2024: Appeared in Netflix film Damsel
In March 2024, Angela Bassett appeared alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel, which was released to mixed reviews.
2025: Starring in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Angela Bassett is set to star in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which is scheduled for debut in 2025.
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