Angela Bassettis honored to be representing her lateBlack Panther: Wakanda ForevercostarChadwick Bosemanat the 2023Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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“It means a lot to return with this project that meant so much to him, and he was such a delight,” she added. “So I’m just here representing.”
“It feels absolutely tremendous, wonderful and just so satisfying,” she shared. “I’m really appreciative, humbled absolutely and grateful.”
Angela Bassett and Chadwick Boseman.Kevin Winter/Getty
Last month, Bassett paid tribute to Boseman — whodied of cancerin 2020 — duringher acceptance speech at the Golden Globesfor best supporting actress in a drama film for her performance as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel sequel.
Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright inBlack Panther.Marvel/Disney
“We showed the world what Black united leadership [looks like] beyond, behind and in front of the camera.”
She added, “To the Marvel fans, thank you for embracing this character and showing so much love. We just made history with this nomination and this award. It belongs to all of us.”
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The 2023SAG Awardsceremony are airing live on Netflix’s YouTube channel from the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
