Happy birthday! Angela Bassett turns 66 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 66 on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Angela Bassett is celebrating her 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Angela Bassett (Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Bassett, a cultural icon

Born Angela Evelyn Bassett in New York on August 12, 1958, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bassett's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Angela hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Angela Bassett as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Angela, you're the best!

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