Angela Bassett Talks "The Fever" of 'Black Panther' & Ryan Murphy's '911' | Close Up With THR

Angela Bassett ('9-1-1') joins Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter for this season's Drama Actress Roundtable. She discusses working on Ryan Murphy's '9-1-1' and Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther.' "There's some moments and some sets where everyone catches the fever of it," Basset told THR.
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[@embrya26]

She's 59 and look at her damn guns. I'm less than half her age and my arms don't look like that.

[@shoshoshomari]

Go gym

[@AngelusHale]

She's 59?! WHAT?!

[@calderone5559]

Bottox !!

[@khiab6950]

@@calderone5559 not bottox dummy

[@ebunlewis1]

I want to look like Angela Bassett when I grow up! This woman is truly a legend! So happy shes in 9-1-1...great show!

[@Clouden3]

"So you were in Black Panther" Everyone:. Aaaaahhhhh!!!!

[@SleepFan771]

Angela Bassett is one of the greatest actresses ever: Boyz n the Hood, Malcolm X, What's Love Got to Do with It?, Panther, The Score, Rosa Parks, Chi-Raq, & Black Panther. Now she's going to be in Mission: Impossible Fallout! QUEEN!

[@JayeDotCarter]

This woman is just breathtakingly gorgeous. The way she speaks invokes such emotion, I love it.

[@charlie5115]

Sandra Oh and Claire Foy @ 3:18 is me anytime anyone talk about Black Panther

[@mistah-k]

An icon of her generation. Love her. Still think she would've been a great Storm.

[@JayeDotCarter]

Mistah K An amazing Storm! I've been saying this for years.

[@ytmee360]

She is at least 10 years older than the rest of the panel and she is the most absolutely georgeous. Rock on Angela!

[@Miumiu0404]

We all know Angela Bassett is stunning. But I'm not sure if many of her fans also know she's an Ivy League graduate. She has both bachelor and Master from Yale University.

[@Sophie-db1ko]

it's rare that people have that thing where you can see they've been through a lot, but still retain something really fresh.

[@shiningstar7775]

Yep - it's called being a fighter, a survivor !

[@musicguy713]

I’m so happy for her. She was a huge actress in the 90’s with lots of great roles. She went through a good dip in the 2000’s with Hollywood and their “one black actress at a time” hidden rule. The last several years she had really gotten her second wind with AHS, 911, and now with her joining the Marvel cinematic universe. Getting those good roles in big movies and now is headlining her own tv show. Angela, you deserve it!

[@cic8399]

musicguy713 Agreed! This is her year! Black Panther, 911 and Mission Impossible. You’re very right about her decline in the 2000s. She had very few good roles during that decade that properly displayed her acting prowess. Also, I really disliked the “one Black actress rule during that time (it was Halle Berry tbh). There’s so much more diversity today.

[@k.alvarado6237]

Not to take away from her talents as an actress.... but I can’t think of any woman her age that has maintained this level of attractiveness. She’s beating most these girls around the table in the “fresh and glowing” category.

[@salenebrom6476]

K Aaron I still can’t understand HOW she’s SIXTY ONE

[@glennsilvaable]

Look at her, stunning lady and one of the most amazing actress in the show business. I adore her.

[@wholeyear7580]

Thandie listening to Angela speak is literally my mood... Angela’s voice is just amazing

[@colin4668]

omg she is a goddess

[@dubbadekken]

The rest of the actresses seem so enthralled when she speaks. As am I.

[@Runnin2TheSun]

Absolute Queen!

[@porrapandaa]

she is beauty incarnation

[@lyndoraburroughs-robinson5663]

Angela is fire. I hope that I look this good in 10 years. Black don't crack

[@warrensheppard7706]

Queen Angela is Everything...my heart just exploded with so much joy at 3:28

[@dlg5485]

The Queen!

[@yawoelevn]

She is gorgeous..

[@ajbbbbb125]

when she speaks I just stare and listen. she embodies the definition of a true queen.

[@tangled55]

Angela Basett + Claire Foy? HERE. FOR. IT.

[@ayaanleidris3952]

work of art this lady

[@DendyJungle]

Her arms dawg. Like what a empress

[@MQB-dz8wr]

good Lord, Angela Bassett is a work of art.

[@bernardp.1299]

She is, has always been and will always be flawless

[@CulinaryGuide]

I love Angela Bassett. She's so majestic.

[@abixD101]

Striking, stunning, strong woman.

[@alisoncampbell7175]

She is spectacular.

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

Fuck I love her! She’s pretty much universally loved!

[@__CJLORRAINE__]

Ahhh! Queen Angela ♡

[@allsmilez13]

I live hearing Angela speak! And she's gorgeouuusss.

[@traviswooten5872]

Beauty, class.

[@JairTheLiteraryMasturbator]

Post the entire episode already!!!

[@asiamorrison85]

I love Angela Bassett and I still think she would be a good actress for storm x-men character.

[@Jessica33077]

Queen!!!!!! Angela Bassett is my spirit animal, I love auntie so much

[@antoniobrooks1113]

I don’t know why the comment section is tripping, Angela is a vet and was treated as one: all the women gave her undivided attention, she was given the time to fully answer questions and she’s a already a more reserved person so she isn’t gonna be bouncing around. It was great to see a black actress be the most respected person in the room

[@Itallmakessense556]

Legend Fr 💯❤️

[@waynehill2444]

An incredibly beautiful, talented and regal woman! Has been the queen of Black Hollywood for years. That Ryan Coogler had the judgment to cast her as the Queen of Wakanda is one of many decisions/reasons why that film was so successful, resonating with so many. So glad she's getting all this new recognition and accolades!

[@robbinova]

Angela Bassett is a legend, a queen, an icon. I love her and her work. She's just so amazing!

[@elchamber]

She was the first choice to be Storm. She’s beautiful, strong, and intelligent to play the character. Not saying anything negative to Berry, but she was our first pick. Way back before the TV show.

[@sjw4life546]

QUEEN MOTHER!!!!

[@inaj27]

Angela Bassett does not age! She’s looked the same since the 90’s . She is my spirit animal ! lol

[@nene5857]

The Divine Angela Bassett is 60 yrs young this year! 60!!!!!!!! Phenomenal.

[@GS__]

Yeeeeah, I'mma need a vat of Angela Bassett's moisturizer. Damn. #shutupandtakemymoney

[@vikib1758]

OMG that woman is beautifull, she hasn't change an bit since her Tina Turner days!!

[@ZandeKongo]

I only found out last year that she and Courtney B Vance were married.

[@kakinoki4392]

Angela's eyes are so intense, if she looked at me, I'd turn to stone...

[@hotrodhotrod-wc3bu]

she has got to be one of the most beautiful women in television today

[@DA-zl8hi]

Angela Bassett is beautiful and her arms omg!

[@charlenewalker7891]

we love you former Floridian, Angela.

[@andregodfrey3022]

PLEASE GOD, LET HER RETURN IN BLACK PANTHER 2

[@scottsummers4234]

Eternally gorgeous Queen Mother 🙌🙌🙌

[@IAmHeWhoIs]

Mmmmm, Angela Basset can ALWAYS get it😍😈 *Kilmonger voice* Hey Auntie #Hindsight it'd be SUPER weird if she ended up playing Storm now.

[@Pernection]

She needs more interviews

[@salenebrom6476]

Are we shire she’s NOT a Greek goddess

[@juliettemerlini8342]

THANK YOU, YOU ARE WONDERFUL, mille bisous from France 😍😙😻

[@creativemindplay]

I love you Angela Bassett you are the queen of everything that is good. And i'll be damned if you ain't still got them arms you had 20 years ago playing Tina Turner. law ha'mercy

[@ericastone3998]

Wow she looks awesome.

[@amazongirl13]

Angela is giving life rocking natural hair. Absolutely stunning, they all are equally stunning, and intelligent, but for now I'm here for that hair.

[@rayzrealm]

*The True Selena Kyle*

[@angeliqueesprit9155]

Wow. So much power and strength in this circle. I should be amongst these women.😉

[@tofu_golem]

Black Panther was so amazing and so important on so many levels.

[@AFCompany]

She has got to be one of the most beautiful women that has ever lived. Literally does not age.

[@TamelessKinks]

I honestly don't think I can Love her any more than I do!! #legendary

[@MegaPsycho84]

I ain’t pulling out.

[@DWORLD-ve9bs]

😱🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤👌✅

[@774CISCO]

what a sweet voice

[@organicprinciples]

She's a real legend

[@rogerwinters9856]

I love Angela but I would like to see her career take a change, like playing some softer roles not being the strong person all the time, and talking tough. Can her makeup people try giving her a different look like lighter eye makeup and lip not so evil look, they always make her look mean and evil, she has beautiful features they make her look to hard, let us see a different Angela.

[@benisturning30]

Bellisimo

[@LondonSambaDancerBellydancer]

Her face has.... morphed.

[@karensimpson4869]

I tried to watch black panther but fell asleep . No insult intended or disrespect to the actors I just found it boring

[@kaitlinquintero5209]

Can they stop moaning and agreeing with her every single time she speaks? It’s annoying

[@thehowlingfantodz]

I think they're just being encouraging?

[@embrya26]

They're likely in awe. It's a reflex reaction to being in the presence of someone they admire and/or adore.

[@JayeDotCarter]

Seems like a natural reaction to her story to be honest. They likely can't control it.

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

Finally! Been waiting on her part. 👑