Angela Bassett
The iconic actress is known for her feats in the film and television industry since the late 1980s. Angela Bassett has received multiple awards and honors, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and two Critics’ Choice Awards. She has been nominated for Academy Awards (2), Primetime Emmy Awards (7), and one BAFTA Award, and has received two honorary doctorate degrees from Yale University (2018) and Dominion University (2022).
Expressing her delight at the honor, she motivated other Black women to remain faithful and hardworking. “Honored to be named to @time 2023 Women of the Year list! For every little Black and brown girl who has a dream, whatever that might be, I hope that my journey over the past three decades shows that all things are possible with hard work, faith, the love of your tribe, and patience. The extraordinary thing about being a part of history is that through your accomplishments, you represent the intention and action towards change and the march towarda a brighter, more equitable, and inclusive future. I share this honor with all of you and my beautiful daughter, Bronwyn. #Time,” she said.
