Angela Bassett
Definition
Angela Bassett is an acclaimed American actress, director, and producer, best known for her powerful performances in films like What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), where she earned an Academy Award nomination for portraying Tina Turner, and Marvel's Black Panther franchise as the regal Queen Ramonda.
Renowned for her commanding presence and versatility, Bassett has starred in iconic roles across genres, from biopics and action thrillers to horror, embodying fierce, multifaceted Black women with unmatched intensity.
Examples
Angela Bassett's glare in Waiting to Exhale could make even the saltiest ex rethink their life choices.
If Angela Bassett coached your group chat, every emoji would drop with queen-level authority.
Watching Angela Bassett as Tina Turner is like mainlining pure resilience—side effects include spontaneous air guitar solos.
Angela Bassett in Black Panther proved vibranium has nothing on her regal side-eye.