Angela Bassett Quotes

The person that inspired me throughout most of my childhood was Angela Bassett.

— Teyonah Parris

Viola Davis should be a household name. So should Angela Bassett.

— Rutina Wesley

For me, I have this tough exterior and these Angela Bassett arms, and people think, 'Oh, my God, Rutina's tough.'

— Rutina Wesley

I am the greatest Angela Bassett fan. She is such a fine human being and so steady.

— Suzanne de Passe

There wouldn't be a Halle Berry or an Angela Bassett or a Cicely Tyson if there hadn't been a Lena Horne.

— Dee Dee Bridgewater

Working with Angela Bassett is by far the best. I've watched and admired her for years. I'm very intrigued by her work.…

— Lance Gross

I'm a working actor, and I'm really appreciative to be a working actor, but it's another level when you're a working actor…

— Adina Porter

I met Angela Bassett during the awards circuit. I was actually surprised at how moved I was to meet her in person.…

— Betty Gabriel

I remember when I got my Equity card doing the Scottish play at the Public Theater with Angela Bassett and Alec Baldwin.…

— Jason Butler Harner

The actor that taught me the most was Bernie Mac. I did my first big budget studio film with he and Angela…

— Brian J. White

When I was a kid, people people would always say, 'Oh you look like Chilli from TLC.' It wasn't until I did…

— Keke Palmer

My parents are my role models. I also love Halle Berry, Robert DeNiro, Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lopez.…

— Raven-Symone

I don't just want to be a cute girl in a comedy or the actress who just does the same thing over…

— Naturi Naughton

I think our first scene was us arguing, and nobody wants to argue with Angela Bassett, but the thing about it was…

— Oliver Stark

I'm an absolute fan of Angela Bassett. I think she's a great, great actress. In the biopics, she is so moving. She's…

— Arnaud Desplechin