History of Angela Bassett in Timeline
Angela Bassett is a highly acclaimed American actress with a career spanning decades. She is recognized for her powerful performances in both film and television. Her accolades include an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards. Bassett's influence was further solidified when Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. She also received an Academy Honorary Award, cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry.
1997: Marriage to Courtney B. Vance
In 1997, Angela Bassett married actor Courtney B. Vance, whom she had initially met at Yale School of Drama. Their relationship developed later when they reconnected in Los Angeles.
2001: Statement on Role Preference
In 2001, Angela Bassett expressed her preference for portraying strong, self-assured African-American women, emphasizing her desire to avoid roles that she perceives as demeaning or perpetuating negative stereotypes.
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.
2007: Voice role in "Meet the Robinsons"
In 2007, Angela Bassett lent her voice to the film "Meet the Robinsons". She chose the role to challenge herself with a new character type and to be part of a well-written movie with a positive message about family.
2007: Donation to Barack Obama's presidential campaign
In early 2007, Angela Bassett donated $2,300 to the presidential primary campaign of Barack Obama.
2008: Appearances in "Gospel Hill", "Of Boys and Men", "Nothing But the Truth", "ER", and "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns"
In 2008, Angela Bassett appeared in "Gospel Hill", where she was praised for bringing passion to her character. She also appeared in "Of Boys and Men" as Rieta Cole. Additionally, she had a role in "Nothing But the Truth". Bassett joined the cast of "ER" as Dr. Catherine Banfield and appeared in "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" as Brenda.
2009: Final Season of "ER"
In 2009, Angela Bassett continued her role as Dr. Catherine Banfield in the final season of "ER", where her husband, Courtney Vance, played her television husband, Russell Banfield.
2009: Film "Notorious"
In 2009, Angela Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G., in the film "Notorious". Bassett prepared for the role by conversing with Wallace and practicing her Jamaican accent, earning positive reviews for her performance.
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". Bassett prepared for the role by conversing with Wallace and practicing her Jamaican accent, earning positive reviews for her performance.
2010: Voice role as Michelle Obama in "The Simpsons" and casting in "Green Lantern"
In 2010, Angela Bassett voiced First Lady Michelle Obama in an episode of "The Simpsons" and was cast as Amanda Waller in the superhero film "Green Lantern".
March 2011: Lead role in ABC pilot "Identity"
In March 2011, it was reported that Angela Bassett signed up for a lead role in the ABC pilot "Identity".
October 13, 2011: Broadway debut in "The Mountaintop"
On October 13, 2011, Angela Bassett co-starred with Samuel L. Jackson in "The Mountaintop" on Broadway, a fictionalized depiction of the night before Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
2011: Appearance in "Jumping the Broom"
In 2011, Angela Bassett appeared in the film "Jumping the Broom", playing the matriarch of a wealthy family. Her performance, along with Loretta Devine's, received mixed reviews, with some critics noting the intensity of their performances.
June 2012: Appearance at Obama's campaign office
In June 2012, Angela Bassett made an appearance at Barack Obama's campaign office in St. Petersburg, emphasizing the importance of active participation in the election.
June 2012: Reported Role in "Olympus Has Fallen"
In June 2012, it was reported that Angela Bassett had a role in the film "Olympus Has Fallen", which began filming the following month.
2012: Roles in "This Means War" and "I Ain't Scared Of You"
In 2012, Angela Bassett was featured in the film "This Means War" and appeared as herself in "I Ain't Scared Of You".
January 21, 2013: Attendance at Barack Obama's second inauguration
On January 21, 2013, Angela Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama.
February 2, 2013: Portrayal of Coretta Scott King in "Betty and Coretta"
On February 2, 2013, Angela Bassett portrayed Coretta Scott King in the television film "Betty and Coretta". Bassett expressed respect for Coretta Scott King and her story.
March 22, 2013: Release of "Olympus Has Fallen"
On March 22, 2013, the action thriller "Olympus Has Fallen" was released, featuring Angela Bassett as Secret Service director Lynne Jacobs. Bassett viewed her role as a bold casting choice and found the film authentic.
July 13, 2013: Initiation into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
On July 13, 2013, Angela Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
2013: Role as Marie Laveau in "American Horror Story: Coven"
In 2013, Angela Bassett appeared in "American Horror Story: Coven" as Marie Laveau, a voodoo witch. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
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 died from natural causes. Angela Bassett had previously worked with her on "Betty and Coretta".
June 2014: Yaya DaCosta Cast as Whitney Houston in Bassett's film
In early June 2014, it was announced that Yaya DaCosta would play Whitney Houston in Angela Bassett's directorial debut film.
September 20, 2014: Attendance at Ruby Dee's Memorial
On September 20, 2014, Angela Bassett attended the Riverside Church memorial for Ruby Dee, with whom she had previously worked.
2015: Role as Ambassador Maureen Crane in "Survivor"
In 2015, Angela Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane in the film "Survivor".
March 2016: Reprising Role as Lynne Jacobs in "London Has Fallen"
In March 2016, Angela Bassett appeared in "London Has Fallen", reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs from "Olympus Has Fallen".
June 2016: Tribute to Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims
In June 2016, Angela Bassett participated in a Human Rights Campaign video paying tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
October 19, 2016: Directing debut on "American Horror Story: Roanoke"
On October 19, 2016, Angela Bassett directed an episode of "American Horror Story: Roanoke", marking the third time a woman has directed the show.
2016: Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president
In 2016, Angela Bassett endorsed Hillary Clinton for president during the United States presidential election, also speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
March 2017: Appearance in "Underground"
In March 2017, Angela Bassett appeared in "Ache", an episode of the television series "Underground".
May 2017: Appearance in "Master of None"
In May 2017, Angela Bassett appeared in an episode of "Master of None", portraying Denise's mother, Catherine.
January 2018: Joining "9-1-1" as Athena Grant
In January 2018, Angela Bassett joined the Fox first responder drama "9–1–1" as officer Athena Grant, also becoming an executive producer for the show.
February 2018: Role as Queen Ramonda in "Black Panther"
In February 2018, Angela Bassett starred as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Black Panther".
July 2018: Portrayal of CIA Director Erika Sloane in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout"
In July 2018, Angela Bassett portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film "Mission: Impossible – Fallout".
December 2018: Voice of Shatter in "Bumblebee"
In December 2018, Angela Bassett voiced the Decepticon villain Shatter in the Transformers live-action film "Bumblebee".
2018: Doctorate of Fine Arts from Yale University
In 2018, Angela Bassett received a Doctorate of Fine Arts (honorary doctorate) from Yale University.
2019: Joining the Cast of "Gunpowder Milkshake"
In 2019, Angela Bassett joined the cast of "Gunpowder Milkshake".
December 25, 2020: Release of Soul
On December 25, 2020, Angela Bassett voiced Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+.
October 1, 2021: Premiere of Disney Enchantment
On October 1, 2021, Angela Bassett became the narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular, Disney Enchantment.
November 2022: Reprising role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In November 2022, Angela Bassett reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, receiving critical acclaim and several awards.
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: Doctorate of Humane Letters from Old Dominion University
In 2022, Angela Bassett received a Doctorate of Humane Letters (honorary doctorate) from Old Dominion University.
2022: Oscar Nomination for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
In 2022, Angela Bassett's Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marked the first time an actor was Oscar-nominated for a role in a Marvel film.
2022: Appearance in "9-1-1: Lone Star"
In 2022, Angela Bassett's character Athena Grant from "9-1-1" made an appearance in an episode of its spin-off, "9-1-1: Lone Star".
2023: Named Time's Woman of the Year
In 2023, Time Magazine named Angela Bassett as one of its Women of the Year.
January 9, 2024: Academy Honorary Award
On January 9, 2024, Angela Bassett was given an Academy Honorary Award, also known as an honorary Oscar, at The Governors Awards presentation, recognizing her lifetime achievement in the film industry.
March 2024: Release of Damsel
In March 2024, Angela Bassett appeared alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the Netflix film Damsel, which was released to mixed reviews.
May 2025: Release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
In May 2025, Angela Bassett starred as the President of the United States in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
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