Angela Bassett.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty for FIJI Water)
Phillip Faraone/Getty for FIJI Water)
Angela Bassettoozes red-carpet elegance at theCritics’ Choice Awards!
The acting legend, 65, looked divine arriving in a black form-fitting gown with sparkling embellishments at the ceremony, where she presented the best supporting actor award on Sunday.
Bassett was the epitome of movie-star glam at the Critics' Choice Awards.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
During the ceremony, Bassett presentedRobert Downey Jr.with the award for his supporting film role inOppenheimer.
He beat outRobert De NiroforKillers of the Flower Moon,Ryan GoslingforBarbie,Sterling K. BrownforAmerican Fiction,Charles MeltonforMay DecemberandMark RuffaloforPoor Things.
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Last week, the actress received her own accolade at the14th Governors Awards, where she accepted an HonoraryOscarfor her contributions to film.
Bassett’s look was vastly different to her dress worn to receive her Oscar last week.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
In her acceptance speech, Bassett praised the “trailblazing” Black actresses that came before her as well as those working alongside her today — includingViola Davis,Regina King,Jennifer HudsonandOctavia Spencer— as she addressed the work that still needs to be done in upholding diversity within the film industry.
“Iproudly share this honorwith women who stand up when they are told to stand back, who speak up when they are silenced, who remain determined when they’re told they’re defeated,” she said. “These women represent those that I’ve had the honor to portray, as well as the everyday women who surround us and inspire us to keep striving.”
source: people.com
