Acclaimed actress Angela Bassett, best known for her roles in films like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It?”, is finally going to receive her well-deserved Oscar.
This overdue recognition comes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences made their announcement on Monday.
Angela Bassett, along with comedic titan Mel Brooks and the esteemed editor Carol Littleton, will receive an honorary Academy Award.
Angela Bassett Oscar :Career of Dedication and Impact
Holding a celebrated career that spans across decades, Angela Bassett has consistently delivered stellar performances.
These groundbreaking roles have time and again set new benchmarks in acting.
Her two nominations in the past, including one for the coveted Best Supporting Actress at the 2023 Oscars, highlight her enormous contribution to Hollywood.
However, the Oscars eluded Bassett, despite her significant contributions.
Critics and fans alike labeled the snub as a grand theft of recognition.
Yet, her career was never about the accolades, it was about the art.
