Angela Bassett

With a statuesque presence and a commanding gaze, she has graced screens for four decades. Angela Bassett is an American actress, director, and producer known for her powerful performances. Born on August 16, 1958, in New York, New York, she grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida with her mother and sister. Her mother, a social worker, stressed the importance of education. Angela attended Yale University on an academic scholarship, earning a B.A. in African-American studies in 1980 and a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama in 1983. It was there she met her future husband, Courtney B. Vance.

Her career began with small roles on The Cosby Show and Spenser: For Hire, but her breakthrough came in 1993 with her portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It. She had never seen Turner perform before taking the role. That performance earned her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Since then, she has become a fixture in Hollywood, appearing in numerous films and television shows. She is also recognized for her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which places her in the Marvel Babes category.

Standing at 5'4" and weighing 121 lbs, she has black hair and brown eyes. Her measurements are listed as 33-25-37. She is married to fellow actor Courtney B. Vance. With over 40 years in the industry, she continues to be a respected figure in entertainment. She first started acting in 1986, at age 27.