Bassett Stars on PEOPLE Cover, Discusses Inspiring Change
Legendary actress Angela Bassett glows on the latest cover of PEOPLE magazine, spotlighted in the publication’s “Women Changing The World” issue.
The 65-year-old Oscar winner stuns in a close-up headshot showcasing glowing skin and voluminous hair for the magazine’s newest edition.
Bassett took to Instagram on February 28th to share images from the eye-catching editorial shoot. “Angela Bassett discusses enjoying her winning season, inspiring her twins, and committing to ‘the work,’” she captioned the photos.
Iconic Star on Motivating Next Generation
In the accompanying interview, the veteran performer opened up about her hopes of empowering younger generations through her enduring success. Bassett reflected specifically on setting an example for her teenage twins, Bronwyn and Slater.
“I hope that what will come out of that is that they see a mama, a woman, a Black woman achieving her dreams, having success,” she told PEOPLE. “They’ll see that hard work pays off. And they’ll be about that life for themselves.”
After winning acclaim, an Oscar nomination, and awards across decades in the business, the cultural icon still remembers her modest upbringing. She credits her early struggles as motivation to keep “fighting to get it.”
Bassett’s Enduring Legacy of Black Excellence
With two Oscar nods, two Golden Globe awards, eight Emmy nominations, and over 100 acting roles to her name, Angela Bassett’s impact is unmatched.
In 2023, Bassett made history yet again as the first Marvel actor to win a Golden Globe for her turn in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. After almost fifty years of dedication to her craft, Angela Bassett continues to redefine Black excellence in Hollywood and beyond.
