My mom was always pretty supportive. She saw me do plays and she'd always act out the parts I did. My aunt, who played a big part in my life, was a little bit more reserved, because if they don't see you on TV every week they think you must be starving. Angela Bassett actauntbig share on social
I can give you the King's English and then I can take it to the street, but do both or do one and don't do one knowing only the street. That's going to hold you back because what comes out is going to impress people, and it will impress them negatively. Angela Bassett backenglishgive share on social
Drink a bunch of water and get facials regularly. I take care of my skin. Angela Bassett bunchcaredrink Change image and share on social
This is a career about images. It's celluloid; they last for ever. I'm a black woman from America. My people were slaves in America, and even though we're free on paper and in law, I'm not going to allow you to enslave me on film, in celluloid, for all to see. Angela Bassett americablackcareer share on social
I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful. Angela Bassett contenthavewonderful Change image and share on social
I really believe that what I do as an actress is my God-given talent. This is my calling, not my career. Angela Bassett actresscallcareer Change image and share on social
When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school. Angela Bassett collegeeducationglad Change image and share on social
The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened. But I didn't become an actress for the money. I do it for other reasons. Angela Bassett actressconsistentlyfairly share on social
