Angela Bassett Accepts Honorary Oscar At Governors Awards

If you don’t remember last years Oscars, Angela Bassett was snubbed for an Oscar for her role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” but last night, she was recognized with an award she was proud to receive. At the 14th annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles, the iconic performer received an honorary Oscar for her exemplary contributions to Hollywood.

In her acceptance speech, Bassett stated: “I have considered acting my calling and not just my career … to be recognized in this way for what I love doing is truly wonderful, and I am beyond grateful. I have had to let it sink in that I am the second Black actress to receive an honorary Academy Award [after the late Cicely Tyson, a friend, and mentor of hers] … and I hope that she is smiling from the heavens that I’m able to join her in that circle of recognition. This, for me, is not just another award.” Check out the whole speech below:

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Source: BET