No one works a red carpet like Angela Bassett. Our queen knows exactly what colors, styles and designers work best for her, and shuts it down every single time.
This has never been more evident than in the last year: From promoting “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” to killing the 2022-23 awards season to supporting other amazing Black projects and artists, the “9-1-1” star has already let the world know that she deserves an Academy Award.
As she prepares to receive her honorary Oscar, we take a look at all the stunning, unforgettable red carpet looks she’s blessed us with. Special shoutout to Courtney B. Vance, who gives his gorgeous wife the solo spotlight to shine.
The Color Purple Premiere
Shining like the superstar that she is.
3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala
There’s something otherworldly about this look. She’s a mystical force that can’t logically be explained or quantified.
2024 Pirelli Calendar By Prince Gyasi Unveiling
In this suit she’s the devil who comes to you with a deal you know you should turn down. But you just can’t say no to her.
Mugler Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024
She played Marie LaVeau in “American Horror Story.” This is definitely a return to her powerful witch era.
The Elizabeth Taylor Ball To End AIDS
The way she always knows how to work the cameras is hypnotizing. It’s like she’s daring you to look away. Don’t even try…it’s a lost cause.
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Premiere
We knew right at this moment that our queen was not messing around.
Glamour Celebrates 2022 Women of the Year Awards
The way this white amplifies her natural beauty is angelic.
Critics Choice Association’s 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television
She’s in her old-school Hollywood glamour vibe.
2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival: Variety’s Directors To Watch Brunch
The off-the-shoulder yellow screams brunch in Palm Springs.
80th Annual Golden Globe Awards
For the record, this is when I knew this slideshow would be happening no matter what.
The BAFTA Tea Party
As gorgeous as she is in gowns, Bassett brought fire and flair to all these pantsuits.
28th Annual Critics Choice Awards
This is a Hollywood pin-up moment.
65th GRAMMY Awards – GRAMMY Gift Lounge
In full Naomi Campbell “supermodel of the world” mode.
10th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
The legend just stepped on the carpet and decided to casually destroy us all with this one.
95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon
Mark this down as “Only Angela Bassett could be a total badass in this pattern.”
EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Nominees Party
No flaws detected. Pure perfection.
EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023
“Oh, this old thing? It’s just something I found in the back of the closet.”
54th NAACP Image Awards
Bassett and Vance have been adorable at all these events. The way he has lifted her up and supported her through it all is beautiful.
29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
There’s just something special about how she makes every single one of these looks her own.
25th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards
This hat is everything.
14th Annual AAFCA Awards
Totally auditioning for her next role as an assassin who kills you with how drop-dead gorgeous she is.
TIME’s 2nd Annual Women Of The Year Gala
When you always know exactly where the camera is.
95th Annual Academy Awards
She absolutely saved the best for last. Bow down to your queen.
2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
When you’re letting them know they chose incorrectly.
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