The legendary, ageless Angela Bassett is back in theaters this weekend with a supporting role in the Antoine Fuqua thriller Olympus Has Fallen. This prompted theGrio to take a look back at this extraordinary actress’ highly acclaimed and successful career on film.
The 54-year-old star has excelled at playing both icons (Tina Turner and Betty Shabazz for example) and down-to-earth working class women.
Some might even argue that she is the most respected leading black actress in Hollywood.
How did she achieve this stature? The ten films listed here have a lot to do with it.
Check out our list and let us know if we got it right.