Laura Dern & Angela Bassett | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

In their 2018 'Actors on Actors' conversation Laura Dern ('The Tale') and Angela Bassett ('9-1-1') discuss how the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement has changed Hollywood.
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[@ayudone8673]

While most of us are anxious about aging, _Angela Bassett_ is walking around from decade to decade *unbothered* .

[@michellethomas5893]

Accurate!

[@toomuchfourU]

right!

[@lyndoraburroughs-robinson5663]

Benny Belard BLACK DON'T CRACK . Along with being married to the wonderful Courtney Vance. Angela has nil stressors. This is what is called winning. I'm so envious

[@williampowell3378]

"Unbothered", yes :-)

[@WakandaSmurf]

Good gene's and healthy living.

[@PalmurcioWorld]

If I had Angela Bassett's voice I would never shut up

[@Rogue_Yogi]

PalmurcioWorld lol!

[@oeu3669]

PalmurcioWorld listen AS SOON AS SHE OPENED HER MOUTH, a new neural pathway opened in my brain...!!! I froze for a second... blown away.. she melts everything away 😭😭😭😭

[@amandajane1605]

Her voice is so calming

[@hadassah179]

What's more valuable is how she uses her voice the way she did with that girl who was a fan.

[@hannahgunter3552]

Same. Same.

[@MsSovereignJoy]

Angela’s portrayal of Tina gave me strength to start a new life.

[@ssxsrubicon7352]

me too

[@starslightning4818]

Angela Bassett's voice gives me ASMR. I love her.

[@shashavengesayi6055]

After all these years, Stella still got her groove

[@paulette904]

yes! a true ageless beauty!

[@Rogue_Yogi]

Lol! Still ADORE that movie ☺️

[@user-yb8vr2ip2t]

She'll never lose it...

[@jabrown1978]

This is why I love actors, and particularly these two, they are just so emotionally intelligent, and they both make me want to be a better person just hearing them speak. I just love both of them.

[@tidypeaches]

Agreed! Ugh. Love them.

[@sxippydennison3577]

Angela's hair is giving my heart palpitations! She's bringing that regal 80's Queen hair back! These two ladies together in one room are enough Queen to vaporize me!

[@labelle9921]

I think Angela is actually de-aging.

[@codie2526]

lmao I think you might be right

[@melliemel32]

Jesus & good genes!! 😁✝

[@athenak631]

Yes. Stunning genes, talent, intelligence etc. I can make a kick-arse spaghetti though.

[@Rogue_Yogi]

Yesss! Like MERLIN lol!

[@cynthiaford4105]

I LOVE Angela's acknowledgement of her humanity and the need for "something too" in exchanges with fans. I'm sure she was very gentle and loving with that young girl...

[@sonjab2980]

Angela Bassett is FREAKING gorgeous. Does she ever age? I've always been and always will be a huge fan because she's so talented as an actress, but... WOW!

[@shamondavis406]

I strongly agree with you!! She just gets better with time.

[@studio3ten]

So agree.....just damn.....

[@awinoatito379]

She's super hot

[@gpeddino]

How come Angela Bassett is almost 60? She looks less than 40.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Blacks don't crack

[@lockariques]

she's the immortal voodoo queen

[@beachstreet101]

Yeah she is timeless.

[@aissatasy3090]

Actually she is over 60, she'll 61 in august 🤩

[@Facelessentertainmentlg]

She is not less than 60, SHE IS 60

[@katherinecollins2787]

I rarely comment on KZbin or things like this, but these two women are so genuinely lovely and have such obvious respect for each other that I actually felt wonderful after watching it! This is how humans should connect.

[@insertyourquarters]

Love women celebrating each other. ❤

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Why ?

[@melliemel32]

Me too!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Rogue_Yogi]

YES! 🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼 no more girl-on-girl crime... love it!

[@sonquatsch8585]

across racial lines too. it's really nice. reminds me of what humans are supposed to be about.

[@peterm.4355]

Angela Bassett is a GODDESS.

[@PHlophe]

Peter, u damn right .

[@JoSkywalker72]

I love the chemistry and connection these two have.

[@piznoctsauo8141]

Angela is stunning. Why can't we have Laura on AHS? She'd kick ass.

[@jessmontes8129]

Angela Bassett what a Classy Lady. Love Laura Dern too. This is great!!!

[@naturalw33]

All that talent in one room. Must be nice.

[@KsAsGs]

Beautiful beautiful women for whom I have so much respect. I love hearing their perspectives. Awesome.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Their voices are very soothing.

[@BuffyngtonPost]

This might be the best actors on actors I've seen yet! Kudos!

[@sirot5561]

idkmybffjill730 agreed! Not one dull or dry moment

[@AngelLoveQuinnx]

Angela has been in the game for the past 20 something years and I believe she is on the same level as Meryl Streep. Yet, she hasn’t won an Oscar?

[@LayrtizParkProductions]

Now you probably know why she hasn’t won an Oscar (ie 2020 Oscar nominations)

[@gabelogan5877]

The Oscars has been over 90% white for almost the entirety of its existence, why would you expect Angela Bassett to have an Oscar? One one woman of color has ever won the Leading Actress award. Of the actors to win an Oscar, 75% have played racist stereotypes (which Angela refuses to play) and 75% have been supporting characters to white protangists. The damn system is rigged against creatives of color.

[@AZAComics]

@@gabelogan5877 Halle Berry Won the leading actress oscar in the early 2000s...unfortunately she is still the ONLY woman of color to do it.

[@gabelogan5877]

@@AZAComics yes I already knew that of course. Just goes to show how racist the Academy is. I'm quite certain that Cate Blanchett will win her third Oscar over Michelle Yeoh and Danielle Deadwyler.

[@77Creation]

@@AZAComics Yeah, and she only had to get hit from the back by a racist white man to get it. Kinda like how Lupita got one for playing a slave, or Denzel got one for playing a slave and another for playing a thug, or how Mo’nique got one for playing an abusive ghetto mother… …blacks tend to only get awarded for playing stereotypes. Sad thing is Will Smith messed up the rare event of a black person winning an award for a non-stereotypical role by living up to a stereotype. Like the queen she is, hopefully Angela wins the Oscar for her role as Queen Ramonda.

[@EzeICE]

Methuselah: I've lived for almost 1000 years and still kicking. Angela Bassett: Hold my beer

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

😂

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

I love these two together. The chemistry is 🔥🔥🔥. Please make a movie together

[@marcia8789]

Omg, Angela Basset is SOO freaking beautiful and classy! And Laura Dern, I love herr! She is SOO kind! Amazingg women.

[@tamaraallen215]

Oh, some of y’all need to GROW UP! The ab fab Mizz Dern said “um/uh” like 137 times, didn’t stop no flow! Save your hate for the mirror, and stop projecting... these women are LUMINOUS! ✨

[@elizabethbobb9777]

Maturity is beautiful. Wisdom personified

[@IJoniTells]

Two amazing women! So happy to have watched this. #legends

[@Ernie1978]

Laura Dern( I bow before her! ) and Angela Bassett . . . Amazing actresses and people as a whole.

[@evertonhenry4335]

Two legends who I have watched. Respect to them both.

[@fevereddreams3805]

There is so much invaluable information and truth from both of these incredible ladies what shook me on this occasion was Laura's remark about the memory tale, " we've all retold a story to ourselves in order to survive a story."

[@nikkicole54321]

what a beautiful connection both of these women have. i felt their bond immediately when starting this video. enjoyed watching this interview.

[@Siayya]

I just loveeee Angela!!!! Shes so stunning and she gets prettier and younger every single time I see her! I love how she speaks and her voice! Super Duper talented! I just love love love her!!

[@mistad309]

2 of my fave actresses right there. Pure ❤ respect and admiration x

[@anyalove3441]

Angela Basset is one of the most talented actors of this age and Laura is so amazing. This conversation is spectacular!!

[@WhyNotSmile74]

This was just pure joy to watch. Classy and talented ladies ❤️

[@carolynmerritt7100]

I love short hair on her, but this hair style is beautiful on her as well. She is an amazing actor. Stunningly beautiful!!!

[@oeu3669]

Carolyn Merritt im just wondering what she is drinking because I’m finna buy that drink! I meannnnnn WOW!!!

[@shortmocha2005]

So the most interesting part is that as an artist...Ms. Bassett said she wants to get something too from the fan encounter... as a fan we never think that the artist needs anything... I’ve never thought of it that way... how enlightening.

[@DDDDDDD34]

Queen Angela Bassett ❤

[@Evelyn-bs9is]

Angela Bassett is literally perfect

[@ajsassy788]

Evelyn In everything she does! EVERYTHING!

[@charlenewalker7891]

I love both of these ladies, continued blessings!

[@victor_dakota7986]

Wow.....what more can I say/type. I just adore this duo! In addition, I strongly feel like Angela Bassett is a walking Earth Angel in disguise (or in the flesh). InfiniteLove!!!

[@podorf]

It's great that Variety include young actors and up & comers in these sessions but these two seasoned actors have such compelling conversation, incredible xxxs

[@3kingzs1]

Great conversation

[@cjsheu]

this is the best one of these i've seen so far, so deep, reflective, and personal

[@lauriejean9306]

These two are some of my favorite actors ever, great people! Love this pairing!!!

[@Zansheree]

I have watched this interview at least 5 times! Love them both!

[@Ash-xx5zd]

They had such different careers, but at this present moment... they really are really equals professionally. Dern is the white version of Bassett... and Bassett is the black version of Dern. Granted dern is a related to an established actor where as Bassett had to work hard for it...and not negating derns hard work to prove herself either... just different people, but in this moment, they're looking at each others eyes professionally. Just amazing pairing.

[@piznoctsauo8141]

Such an overwhelming presence. I listen to Angela Bassett and feel she's going to rip my heart off with her bare hand.

[@Lreyes417]

love this interview definitely my favorite interview like this so far!

[@jay_onair]

A perfect combo!! Two amazing Queens!

[@jnanasiddhy]

How beautiful these ethereal beings speak and sooth my heart. Ahhhh I'm so glad I've watched this just before going to bed. Thanks for the upload!

[@dynasty8651]

This convo among two Goddesses was very much needed. Love these two!

[@animalsbodymindspirit]

Just fabulous, thank you both for your beautiful message and work.

[@joyful]

bassett has done so much. so talented and beautiful!

[@charlescoleman2140]

Love this. I adore Angela Bassett as a legendary actress and Laura is a great actress as well Great pairing

[@Shedidnotjust]

Black does not crack 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@PHlophe]

Lora is a decade younger but Angela is the one looking 45.

[@Shedidnotjust]

darkeyes909 yes and she still looks the same #greatgenes #blackdontcrack

[@PHlophe]

who Lora ? duh home girl is airbrushed plenty .

[@christieatuh]

Angela and Halle define those words well

[@christieatuh]

Angela and Halle define those words well

[@sonatak304]

Omg these 2 Queens! Thank you Variety!

[@quinnhendley4031]

thanks for this one @Variety ~ i enjoyed this video. cheers.

[@mopofree02]

My two favorite actresses in one room and talking to one another, I am so happy

[@gomski]

Now, that's how you do an actors on actors conversation.

[@HAL-rx5ln]

Jesus Christ I can't explain how much I love LD.

[@melliemel32]

Jesus is Lord. John 3:16

[@bobby12348]

Who? 😂😂

[@christopherlewis7115]

This is one of my favorite interviews. I liked Laura in Big Little Lies and Angela is a stunning woman.

[@raajaahrajalterego2607]

I love this so much I just can't express

[@jasonqueue6300]

I love all the folks reading Ms Bassett for her speech patterns on this video -- how many y'all have three degrees from Yale?

[@dynasty8651]

jasonqueue Exactly! There was so much positivity in this convo and that's what they choose to focus on 😒😒😒

[@sirot5561]

AMEN! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 people need to stop hating. She’s flawless

[@bobby12348]

What wrong with her speech. People r crazy this woman is a damn good actress.

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

Angela literally looks sexier & more stunning now, than ever before. Laura is aging amazing as well, homegirl is fly! Both are legends & some of the most consistent actors alive. Best ACTORS ON ACTORS yet!

[@joshsheets5108]

Wonderful conversation between two actors.

[@Doncataitu123]

They are such a treat! Amazing women

[@michellemarie2590]

I like this format, so real and authentic 🌹🥂

[@darrenmiller6927]

Big fan of both. Talented, super talented women.

[@RevDrAnthonyFarmer]

I appreciate this conversation.

[@elomarr6691]

I love this 2 lady's! Both underrated and both beautiful

[@TrangPakbaby]

I love seeing these two ladies love on each other

[@ChelcDrew]

I LOVE THESE TWO. PERFECT DUO.

[@iverbronx]

7:20 Best part of the interview , it really makes me see the way we interact with celebrities through a new lens ❕

[@beyluv2]

Two of my faves.

[@michellemarie2590]

Love you ladies❣️ Angela you’re such an inspiration

[@lightuponlight6727]

Yes Angela Bassett! wow

[@geedawg1946]

So much content to process from this clip. Two astonishingly beautiful women telling the truth. Thank you!

[@kage122]

i love these two speaking to each other

[@vidotter]

Hell-o! These ladies are so inspiring me - my 50s not so freakin' out after all . . . yay-me!

[@piznoctsauo8141]

6:03 Miss Dern tells it like it is.

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

Is it just me or do they just exude energy through their bodies & out of their fingertips? Amazing women

[@acueto7]

Absolutely perfect

[@rerrpr]

Stunning Angela, so underused in Hollywood. Laura is a tantastic actor too.

[@imurhuklberry99]

Listening to two intelligent women speaking from a genuine place just doesn't happen enough. This was great.

[@alexandro_lux]

Ugh! Two of my faves!!!!!

[@jdwm516]

Actors who Respect one another love

[@jlopink]

Look at these two amazing and beautiful women!!

[@jmnny85]

Angela-Wow just stunning-Big fan! Big Laura Dern fan also! Two Talented nice woman!

[@aboutjbe]

Angela My Queen 👸🏾

[@maximilian2974]

This needs way more views.

[@rubyhenry3992]

Variety please include the titles of their movies in the description box to help promote their work!

[@technicolor101]

This is an amazing duo!! Such incredible well spoken empathetic women

[@miamelaningoddess1939]

How does Angela not have an Oscar??? This woman is a true Leo like you just can’t take your eyes off of her

[@mervinsingh3339]

Laura is a vibe.

[@franchoprada9171]

Such role models, theyre a class act

[@khubbard9489]

Angela has a BEAUTIFUL SOUL🙏🏿

[@selamtesfaye9631]

laura is a beautiful spirit

[@shannonallaround9490]

Angela is so beautiful 👑