The Root; Published By Shanelle Genai
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Congratulations are in order for the one and only Angela Bassett, as it’s just been announced on Monday that she’s set to receive an honorary Oscar from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The prestigious award is given to those “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy.” Of Bassett’s contributions specifically, the Academy’s Board of Governors said the following in a statement: “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.” Read more
