No, Angela Bassett does not have a twin sister. D'nette Bassett is Angela Bassett's sister, and they share the same parents.
Angela Evelyn Bassett entered the world as the daughter of Betty Jane (née Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Betty worked as a social worker, while Daniel was a preacher's son. When Bassett was just ten months old, her mother became pregnant with her younger sister, D'nette, which added to the family's difficulties. As a result Bassett went to live with her father's sister, Golden, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Although Golden had no children of her own, she was fond of and skilled with kids. Following her parents' separation, Bassett and her sister relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, with their mother when Bassett was four years old.
Bassett has gained acclaim for her outstanding portrayals in various movies, including Olympus Has Fallen, Waiting to Exhale, Music of the Heart, Vampire in Brooklyn, London Has Fallen, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and Boyz n the Hood.
Who is Angela Bassett?
Born on August 16, 1958, in the United States, Angela Bassett has been a notable figure in the film and television industry since the late 1980s. Her career reached new heights in 1993 when she portrayed Tina Turner in the biographical film “What's Love Got to Do” with It, earning her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
This remarkable accomplishment led to her receiving significant roles, such as Betty Shabazz in “Malcolm X” (1992), The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother in “Notorious” (2009), and Amanda Waller in “Green Lantern” (2011).
Over the course of her career, Bassett has received many accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and sixteen NAACP Image Awards. She has also been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and two Academy Awards. Notably, Bassett has made a remarkable impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the role of Queen Ramonda in “Black Panther” (2018), “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022). Her performance in the latter earned her a Golden Globe Award, and she has also received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Who is D'nette Bassett?
D'nette Bassett, born in 1960 in New York City, USA, shared her sister Angela Bassett's passion for entertainment. From a young age, both Bassett sisters demonstrated their talent and love for the entertainment industry. They were enamored with the Jackson 5 and never tired of listening to the group's music.
Does Angela Bassett have twins?
Yes, Angela Bassett has twins with her husband Courtney B. Vance, a son named Slater Josiah Vance and a daughter named Bronwyn Golden Vance. Their twins were carried by a surrogate.
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