Angela Bassett Reveals Hollywood Had Almost Nothing For Her After Her Oscar-Nominated Tina Turner Role

Angela Bassett’s portrayal of Tina Turner in 1993’s“What’s Love Got to Do With It”earned her an Oscar nomination and a permanent spot in pop culture history. But in a new interview with ABC News, Bassett revealed that the offers didn’t exactly pour in afterward. She says roles for Black women were“few and far between”at the time, and casting directors often sought white actresses instead of opening roles to women of color.

Bassett even questioned whether her next career move would be a lateral step or an upward one, which says a lot about how Hollywood treated one of its most talented stars after a career-defining performance. Her story is a reminder that awards and acclaim don’t always translate into better opportunities, especially for Black women in entertainment.

Three decades later, Bassett says the landscape has changed significantly. Black women can now create and distribute their own content and find major success doing it. She’s living proof of the shift, starring as Queen Ramonda in Marvel’s“Black Panther”films and leading“9-1-1.”Which Angela Bassett performance is your all-time favorite? Let us know in the comments.