Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Angela Evelyn Bassett |
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| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity/Race | African-American |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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| College/University | Yale School of Drama, Yale University |
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Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight | ||||
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
| Boyfriends/Affairs | Mark Jenkins (American Actor) | ||||
| Husband/Spouse | Courtney B. Vance (m. 1997) | ||||
| Marriage Date | 12/10/1997 | ||||
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Family
| Father | Daniel Benjamin Bassett |
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| Mother | Late Betty Jane |
| Sister | D'nette Bassett |
| Brother | None |
Career
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| Favorite Food | Cup Cakes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Angela Evelyn Bassett's middle name was given to honor her aunt, Evelyn. | |
| She moved from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to St. Petersburg, Florida, following her parents' separation. | |
| As a young child, she had a crush on the 'Jackson 5'. | |
| Angela was actively involved in extracurricular activities during her school days. | |
| She made history by becoming the first African-American from Boca Ciega High School to join the National Honor Society. | |
| After graduating, she worked as a receptionist at a beauty salon and as a photo researcher. | |
| Angela won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and received an Academy Award nomination. | |
| She serves as an ambassador for UNICEF in the United States. | |
| Together with her husband, she co-authored the book 'Friends: A Love Story'. | |
| Angela lent her voice to characters in the films 'Meet the Robinsons' and 'The Simpsons'. |
