Angela Bassett

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Summary

Angela Bassett is an actor and producer known for portraying Tina Turner, Betty Shabazz, Rosa Parks, and Queen Ramonda in Black Panther. Her work often centers on forceful, complex women, and she has spoken about the importance of roles for black women and distinct, powerful female characters. At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, she called for action against gun violence and hatred and praised Charleston’s resistance, including the removal of the Confederate flag. She has also publicly supported Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.