Angela Bassett, who played Queen Mother Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever faced a situation similar to that of Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars. Will Smith was part of a controversy in March 2022, after hitting Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars when the latter made fun of Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.
Although urged to do the same, the black panther 2 The star was convinced by her husband Courtney B. Vance not to. Vance recalled this incident when he appeared on Power 105.1 FM The breakfast club while discussing the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident.
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Angela Bassett is almost saved from controversy
Courtney B. Vance, who appeared on Power 105.1 FM The breakfast clubrecounted an incident he had with his wife Angela Bassett at an airport, similar to the Will Smith and Chris Rock controversy.
“[The fan] wanted an autograph. I said, ‘It’s not appropriate right now. Please give us our [privacy]. If you recognize us, then [others] will be, and it will be on,'” Vance said.
By refusing to get an autograph, the fan apparently insulted Bassett, trying to get a reaction from her. However, Vance was able to persuade his wife to walk away before she let her anger take hold of her.
“We worked too hard for an incident that is going to be folklore in our minds,” he added.
The Outlet The actor also mentioned how to understand the situation and act accordingly, whether it’s defending yourself or walking away from the situation.
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Angela Bassett’s performance in Black Panther 2
Bassett became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she joined Black Panther (2018) as Ramonda, the mother of T’Challa, the King of Wakanda. She reprized her role twice, once in Avengers: Endgame (2019) then in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
The actress has even been talked about as a potential Oscar winner for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Although she appreciates the buzz, the otherness The star also notes that actors don’t go to superhero movies looking for awards.
“You don’t do these kinds of projects for awards. I appreciate the buzz because I know it’s not really coming from those big superhero movie franchises. Bassett responded to the buzz.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is now in theaters worldwide.
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Source: people.com
