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Feb 2023
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Angela Bassett - 'Black Panther: Wakanda...

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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The beloved veteran, a best supporting actress Oscar nominee 29 years after she was a best actress Oscar nominee for her portrayal of Tina Turner, reflects on her humble upbringing and Yale education, the early roles that established her as one of the top talents in the business and the ups and downs that followed over the next three decades. Learn more abou ... Show More
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