EVENTS: ANGELA BASSETT GETS HER STAR
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Angela Bassett (pictured with her husband Courtney B. Vance, son Slater Josiah and daughter Bronwyn Golden), was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. Many celebrities came out to support the talented actress, including: Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Rick Fox and more.
Here is a snippet from Angela’s speech today:
“Do you ever have one of those days? I woke up and the sun wasn’t really shining but then it burst through the clouds and it was glorious. Hallelujah!” Bassett, 49, exclaimed to the crowd at the ceremony for the 2,358th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“I am crying now, I cried yesterday and the day before. … This day is so, so special to me.” [ read more ]
CONGRATS TO ANGELA!!!!!!











113 Comments
1.
london336
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
xxxxi’m so happy for her…loved her since the Jackson Five ‘American Dream’!!! xxxx
2.
California Love
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Cute Kids!! I love Angela’s hair!! Glad to see the support.
3.
California Love
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Why is Eva at every premiere and event?
4.
NOFETS
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
YOU GO ANGELA…WELL DESERVED!!!
5.
Kena
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Good for her. She’s on of the most underrated actresses in Hollywood.
6.
sup?
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Very talented actress! All respect to her. She looks so beautiful and has a beautiful family.
7.
NO COMMENT
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
She looks absolutely beautiful!!
8.
MARIA
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
EVA IS SO PRETTY
9.
Déjà
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I am so happy for her and the family is beautiful.
10.
phenom_woman
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I agree with #5 Angela is underrated… I think she really deserves this honor. She is one of my favorites…. Congrats
11.
staronrise
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
im so surprised they gave my girl a star!!! GO ANGELA!!!! since them bastards dont know how to give you a oscar. Shes so gorgous, im waiting for her to get another great role she can sink her teeth into like Whats love got to do with it, or Waiting to exhale. I dont think meet the browns is it.
12.
JSCENE
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
She got cheated….she should have definitely won an oscar for her portrayal of tina turner…
They are a beautiful family I can tell right now, that little boy is a trip! He is not hardly trying to cooperate, he definitely wants to do his own thang.
13.
Mikki.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
congrats angela
gotta love her!!!!
14.
staronrise
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
…..oh and another thing why am i seeing eva and her man at EVERY DAMN thing latley. I bet she aint friends with these people but she just show up and takes pictures with her man. just black. lol
15.
Kelly
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Go Angie.. Im so happy for you. Now if Hollywood would just EMPLOY her with some good roles we will be able to see more of her.
16.
My_Opinion_Matters
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
OMG!!!!! I am so Proud of her! She is VERY underrated. She should have won an Oscar ages ago! I really am happy for her that she is getting her shine!
17.
BiB
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
This is wayyyyy past due. But just like Indie.arie said Hollywood is full of sh** (paraphrasing of course). Angela has soooo much class. She is sooo beautiful. I did not know she was 49?! They are such a nice couple with beautiful kids. God is good.
She deserved that Oscar before Halle. I love J-hud and was happy for her but Angela should have several Oscars. Did she ever get an Emmy for portraying Katherine Jackson?
18.
10piece
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
One of the Best Black Actresses- well deserved! Hand Claps!
19.
divainva
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Angela is a beautiful black woman! Just lovely .
Lawrence if not aging well ,yuck .
20.
BigRay
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
She deserved that star. Good for her & family.
21.
gg boo
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
lol at fishburne - annie mae! Man congrats to her! she deserves this 100 % Co-sign #5 - whose hair is pretty BTW. I just need to have me an Angela Bassett marathon - except for that one space movie - i wasn’t diggin that one too much but still - it shows her variety!
22.
d
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
this makes me wanna go look at waiting to exhale..she kno she played her part n that!!!
23.
Alexis
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Angela is a classic and timeless beauty!!!
24.
nailcandy
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
CONGRATS to her.. and Eva and Lance r just SO cute 2gether!!!
25.
VIOLA1
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
IF ANYONE EVER DESERVED A STAR ON THE WALK OF FAME IT’S DEFENITLY ANGELA BASSETT, I THINK SHE IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED ACTRESSES BLACK OR WHITE, I LOVE THAT SO MANY CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE WITH HER AS IF THEY WERE ALL WAITING FOR THAT DAY TO COME, CONGRATS
26.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Congrats Angie on getting your star and I think that everybody should get one whether they are dead or alive.
Cute kids.
27.
janet
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
congrats!! x
28.
Jamilah
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Congrats Angie! She is by far the most talented and underrated talent in Hollywood. She is simply a classic beauty and talent.
29.
Uh Oh Spaghetto-O's
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Congrats to Angela! Beautiful person and a wonderful actress. Lovely family…The twins are too cute!
30.
liz
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
IT’S ABOUT TIME!!! I LOVE YOU ANGELA…and yes she should have won something for her portrayal of Tina.
31.
Superman's_Girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
It was long overdue.
32.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
>>>> OK MY PHONE JUST lite up LIGHT UP I cant even spell it but wow
>>>> everyne looks so jovial her kids aressssoo cute her hubby is real cute!!
>>> ok we alll no rick is fine…………lol go Lawrence! and eva!!
33.
Dani
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
WOOOHOOOO
WELL DONE!
BLACK HOLLYWOOD. FABULOUS.
34.
Shop Girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Long overdue. Congrats Angie. What a beautiful family. It is so nice to see a black family staying together these days and looking happy and healthy.
35.
Superman's_Girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
#3, I don’t know why she appears other places, but Eva is probably at this event because her boyfriend is there (supporting Angela, his co-star from T. Perry’s new movie).
36.
Shop Girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Tracey looks so unhappy!
37.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
seriously this woman is one of the most breathtaking women i’ve ever seen. imo her and anjelina jolie are the most beautiful women in hollywood. and she’s so talented. i do think she’s VERY underrated
38.
a.k.a. new yorker
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
oh yeah and eva is very pretty lol sorry i didn’t notice her b/c of angela
39.
Shop Girl
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
I love the picture where the baby in the blue suite is trying to touch the star. Such a classy looking couple they are.
Eva is such a pretty lady.
Love Forrest - Class act! Does he have a star?
40.
blackisbeautiful
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
Angela is my girl and will forever be my girl. She is in an incredible actress and I’m so happy that she received her star because she deserved it lover her! Congratulations Angela you are number one in my book honey!
41.
Sharonda
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
My favorite actress!So well deserved!
42.
Shelby
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
She should have been had one, I was surprised that she did not (should of gotten one before H. Berry).
43.
B
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
IT’S ABOUT TIME!!! THIS WOMAN’S RESUME ITSELF IS PHENEMONAL. BLACK ACTRESSES ARE SO UNDERRATED!!! I LOVE YOU ANGELA!!!
44.
gabby
Thursday, March 20, 2008 /
lmbo @ 3
45.
modest-goddess
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela and her family are beautiful, Laurence is not aging well! He look like crap when Angela don’t look a day over 29.
46.
WHY
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Halle got one before her? For what, “make me feel good” ?
There is no justice in this world.
47.
Bfrank
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
About time!
Next she needs to get her Oscar.
48.
leek
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
She truly deserves it! I’m sooo proud, like I personally know her or something. lol
49.
TT
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
@ Leek - Yeah…it really does feel like we know Angela…she plays those roles that make her feel like your strong willed aunt or your mom’s best friend. We see her pain in the roles she plays and we can all relate to it ..rather we have personally been through it or we simply relate to her as a result of her fantabulous acting skills.
Cograts Angela!!!!!
50.
gho
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
OMG THAT BITCH IS 50 YEARS OLD LOOKING THAT GOOD! DONT MAKE NO SENSE..SHE COULD DEFINITELY PASS FOR 35. BODY OFF THE CHAIN AND GOT THEM MUSCLES! LOOKING VERY VERY GOOD YOU BEAUTIFUL WOMAN! SEE WHAT LIVING RIGHT , EATING WELL AND EXERCISING WILL GET YOU!
WORK ANGIE!
51.
Jenell
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Actually do not get anything twisted. Angela Bassett is marketable, she is looked upon by many black women as a very strong black woman. She is very selective and picky, the role for Halle Berry is Monster’s ball was offered to her and she said HELL NO! she said she was not going to encourage that stereotype of ghetto black women being used up by white men…something like that. She does get a lot of scripts, even more than Halle Berry who is always complaining that she isn’t getting the right scripts or not enough. Angela does what she likes, she said she would want a part that is challenging but if you always look at her portfolio you will realize that she doesn’t play no weak link, she plays courageous women who overcome struggles. Have you seen Halle Berry in “THE THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE”? All she did was cry and screamed, like “PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER OSCAR, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!” lol
52.
Normady
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela is the best actress and deserves at least 1 Oscar, she is very talented and has a beautiful family, but I really do not care for the way she has the wig sitting on top of her head it looks too fake,her twins are cuties!
53.
NINABROWN
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
bout time an EBP gets a star!
54.
Scorpiopooh19
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats Angela you finally got your star…and its long overdue and well deserved.
55.
Trouble
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats Angela.
56.
P
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
About friggin time. Deeply, deeply underrated. Boy that little girl looks JUST like Mr. Vance. Beautiful black family. Loves it.
57.
Tysha
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats!
58.
Nothing But Love
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Woooooo go Angela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its about damn time!!!! im happy for her.
59.
GOD is good!
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Its about time.
60.
ladyloza
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats girl, ’bout time! too!
61.
charlee
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela Basset getting a star is WAY PASS OVERDUE… are u serious? she is like one of THE BEST actress out there. i luv me sum halle…but come on know…how does halle get a star before here…smfh
Super happy for Angela!!!!!!
62.
Dame
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela is the truth her twins are beautiful.
63.
Truth
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats to Angela and her family! Truly deserving!!
Eat the cake Annie Mae! Eat the damn cake!!! lmao….
64.
Cmeez
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Beautiful. I love it.
65.
DH
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Praise Jesus! This is sooooooooooo overdue. If they would now award her the Oscar that she so deserves, I can move on with my life. I openly stan for Angie B. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
66.
Rhapsody
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congratulations to Mrs. Bassett! She and her family look beautiful, and it was a long time coming! I guess better late than never, since she should have received this award ages ago! You go girl!
67.
Angelita
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
A star for a STAR. Angela is truly a rare talent. She is so amazing I only wished i could have been there to see her at the ceremony.
Congrats to her and her family
68.
WATCHWHUTUSAY
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS ANGELA!!
69.
Lola Falana
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
I am so happy for Angie! Everyone looks beautiful.
70.
LuvsIt
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats to Angela! This is LONG overdo. LONG overdo. And I agree SO cheated for not getting an Oscar for ‘What’s Love Got to do With It’. She murdered the role!!
71.
RICHY
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
YEA GO ANGELA! SHE IS SO AMAZING I WILL NEVER FORGET GER IN WAITING TO EXHALE. AND I WAS A KID WHEN I SAW THAT MOVIE. GOOD FOR HER!!!!!!!!!
72.
dd
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
It’s about DAMN time she got some kind of recognition!! Angela is one of the best actresses out there, hands down, and she has such a beautiful spirit, so congratulations girl!!
Eva and her man look sooooo happy together and y is everyone asking y she is there!!? Could it be for support of fellow black artist? I mean, seriously, some black folks do support each other!!
73.
MITHA
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
i I love Angela Bassett, she is one the greatest actresses. Best believe Halee took notes from her! Even though Mrs Bassett does not need an oscar to justify her status she deserves it dammit!!!!
74.
KNOWN
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
YES!!!! i love Angela, a strong black woman and actress, cute babies too, love that she got that, no for better roles!
75.
velvetj
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
If anyone in Black Hollywood deserves this, it’s Angela Bassett. Congrat, and I mean it.
76.
rahni-fornia
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
i’m very happy for angela, but what i don’t understand about hollywood is HOW IN THE HELL DID RYAN SEACREST GET A STAR BEFORE ANGELA BASSETT, FOREST WHITAKER, & DESTINY’S CHILD?!?!?! like how many d*cks did he suck?!
i’m just sayin’……
but still i’m very happy for her. it’s well deserved!!!
77.
bertabean
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
those kids look just like them
goo for her
you go girl!!
78.
MAI03
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
CONGRATS TO ANGELA!!!!!!!!!
So deserved! So, So So SO SO DESERVED!!!!!!! This just made my day!
Look at that last pic…Angela is beyond fabulous!
79.
Dothepocketknife
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
I’m sorry but I know they have a quota of black Oscars winners every couple of years, but if anybody deserved a freakin Oscar it is this Yale school of Drama-trained, Katherine Jackson, Bernadine Harris, Stella Payne,Rosa Parks, Dr. Betty Shabazz, Anna Mae Bullock/Tina Turner portraying STELLAR actress!
And they’re are JUST now givin her a star?!
80.
kaykay
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
i see eva’s gettin’ it again. i love how she’s come into a casual and flattering style of her own. less is more w/eva and she knows it!
81.
notbuyingit
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
bout time how did ryan seacrest get one before she did that ain’t right anyway congrats to her……….finally a post that doesn’t have anyone arguing
82.
Lady Architect
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Lonnnnnnnnnnggggggg overdue. This lady deserved this star years ago. It’s about time they gave it to her. She is so underrated because she refuses to take just any role. Tina Turner, Waiting to Exhale, the movie where she was al pacino’s wife, she was killing those roles. Love her and congrats.
83.
LOLLYPOP
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Well-deserved recognition and congratulations to Angie! The twins are adorable! The girl looks just like her daddy and the boy looks exactly like mom. They are blessed!
84.
Imma B. Honest
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congrats Angela! You deserve it! Now we need to get her that academy award she deserves too!
85.
msfabolous
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
It’s about damn time….Angela is an awesome actress….
86.
Greatestloveofall
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
One of Black Hollywood’s finest!!! Love ya sis, yuo deserve this.
I see Lance Gross has been using that ol ProActive cause those nasty azz spots r gone. Eva Pigford fine, but she looks like Terrance Howard, in that photo.
87.
Shag
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
No one is more deserving than this beautiful, wonderful human being and actress. On top of that, she kicked Ike Turner’s ass…. Oh, that was just a movie. It brought good memories to see she and Fishburne together. I still watch that movie, they were excellent in it.
88.
taji
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Congratulations to a wonderful, superb actress with integrity. Angela Bassett may not receive all of the accolades she truly deserves however, I will always acknowledge her because she does not settle for mediocre roles and acts excellently in every movie she is in.
89.
-----MISS ST.BERNARD
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
——-congrats to angela! she’s so deserving of that star. her babies are adorable
——-WOW tracy edmonds doesn’t even look like the same person. looks like——————-she’s aged at least 10 yrs. damn you eddie.
——-let me find out lawrence fishburne looking kinda sexy in that jacket and jeans. ———-lol
90.
LvMyMiddleFngr
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Don’t hate on Eva… Being a though there are other cast members there (for the new Tyler Perry…which her boyfriend as also in) she is there simply for support.
91.
crazy
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
How Halle get her star before Angela? Come on!!!
92.
nycqueen
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
man, it’s about got damn time!!….u know how many years i wanted this lady to at least win an oscar. ya’ll trippin on my girl angela, she shoulda been got that star, but i guess its better late than never. I’m so happy for her, she’s one of the best!
93.
Rashad
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
MY QUEEN!!! U truly deserve it!
94.
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Friday, March 21, 2008 /
[...] are more photos of Eva Marcelle & Lance Gross attending the Angela Bassett star ceremony on Thursday afternoon. I love these [...]
95.
My - P.O.V. - is....
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Well, it’s about time. Congrats to Angela and her family. And if you are reading this, Mrs. Bassett. I am so proud of you. You are a beautiful role model for all women. Hollywood may have finally noticed what true talents you have graced them with, but we in the black community have always seen the bright star shinning in you. - Now if we could only see more of you and other greats like you, people like myself will show up at the theaters and spend our hard earned dollars on true talent that never dissappoint us or let us down.–Take Care and God Bless.
96.
Lisa
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
FINALLY! go Angela one of my Fave
97.
Elle
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
She really DID deserve that Oscar…and Laurence deserved one, too… IT was a phenomenal movie, the only poster I was ever allowed to hang in my room. Of course, I subsequently threw a tempter tantrum and ripped it down, tearing it to shreds…but boy was it beautiful while it lasted…oh well…
Love her, gorgeous family! Anybody skeptical about her turn as BIG’s mom in “Notorious”?
98.
blackisbeautiful
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Why do black people have to disrespect Halle for getting an a star? I think Halle is a good actress as well as my girl Angela. Both ladies have been repping for a while now. I love both of them and you don’t have to put Halle down for her accomplishments to uplift Angela, that to me isn’t right. With that said congratulations again Angela!
99.
G's UP
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
That little boy need some sleep!!!!!
100.
blindfoldu
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela’s acting>>>>>>>>>>>>Halle’s acting
YES I SAID IT
101.
Vertex100
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
No one deserves it more than ANGELA BASETT. May this be the beginning of more things to come for her. God bless you Angela; hope to see much more of you !!!!!
102.
LALA
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Angela is one of the most beautiful talent in Hollywood. I love seeing her acting and I admire her a lot. She portrait such classy and reserve roles. Her talent is so rare in Hollywood. Iam assuming she is being true to herself. THAT”S RIGHT MRS. BASSETT!!! YOU DESERVE IT PLUS MORE… GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
103.
Cakes
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
Love Angela! I’m happy she finally got a star. It was beginning to look like they were just giving them away to any-damn-body at one point. She is so deserving of it.
LOL @ 3. Her ass aint there for no support. Her man is supporting. Good Career move Eva. Get a damn job!
Team Angela!
104.
mxopoe1
Friday, March 21, 2008 /
lol, cute family pic.
The chilrun look like they sitting on santa’s lap when they don’t really care to.
105.
yes
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
congrats to her! her and her family (and everyone else) look lovely, i hope she has much more success in her career
106.
Leonada
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
That’s wonderful! Congratulations Angela! Well deserved!
107.
Risa
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
Angela Bassett is one in a million. SHE DESERVES THIS HONOR. She is one of our few starlets that spoke out against the stereotypical roles handed to black actors. She holds herself with pride. She will be able to proudly show her children EVERY movie that she has every starred in. (SOME OF OUR ACTRESSES WILL HAVE SOME EXPLAINING TO DO TO THEIR CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE…). I love an intelligent black woman. She went to the same university on a full scholarship that our president attended. GO GIRL…
108.
SHAYIZZLE
Saturday, March 22, 2008 /
Thats really great for her!
109.
Tina4rmN.Oeast
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
GO ANGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man her son looks just like her and her daughter looks just like Courtney. They are a beautiful family.
I wish they sold eva’s skirt at forever 21!!!!!!!!!
110.
JAIDEN
Sunday, March 23, 2008 /
SHE DESERVES THIS!!! SO MANY LESSER ACTORS HAVE ONE THAT IT’S GREAT TO SEE SOMEONE BRILLIANT AT THE CRAFT GET ONE!!!
111.
tHe MiSsEs
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
CONGRATS ANGELA!!! fox needs to stop tryin to look like superman. lmao
112.
Inspired 1
Monday, March 24, 2008 /
“Eat the cake Anna-mae! This cake good….lol….I went to see Meet the Browns over the weekend and it was a great movie. I do agree that Angela Basset has been seriously slept on in the industry. She is a phenomenal actress and deserves all the joy, happiness, and success that is coming her way. I’m sure she would like a little more attention given to her movies but I think its more about the art than the fame. Both her and Lawrence Fishburne are my inspirations.
I think I’m gonna go watch What’s love got to do with it now. lol
113.
S. Cunningham
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /
Best Actress….. Very Underrated…. Well Deservant!!!!!! You Better Work Angela!