Angela Bassett is an American actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in films such as What's Love Got to Do with It, Waiting to Exhale, and Black Panther. Bassett has won numerous awards for her work, including a Golden Globe Award and two Emmy Award nominations. Her role in the Broadway production of Mame earned her a Tony Award nomination. Bassett is also a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors.