Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, insulted Bassett on Twitter for not casting her as her mother in the film, to which Bassett admitted in an interview that she had never thought about casting Brown. 's "life to the page. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Bassett Vance and Dannette Belinda Bassett; brothers, Ralph and Garland. Where was Betty born and where did she live? Actress Angela Bassett spoke Sunday at the Scientific Sessions conference about losing her mother to heart disease. 7 years longer than Bassett watched the previous seasons of the series before meeting with Murphy and found the writing "wonderful" and the characters "so realized". Oops, we were unable to send the email. "[135] Bassett also spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, introducing survivors of the previous year's Charleston church shooting, an incident about which she spoke during her remarks. The True Superhero of Diabetics. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In May 2017, Bassett appeared in an episode of Master of None, portraying major character Denise's mother Catherine. based on information from your browser. Dannette Bassett. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Bassett and others told the stories of the people killed there. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. "This is a career about images. The health complications Bassett's mother experienced led the star to make changes in her own life. Bassett said the pregnancy "only made things harder", leading her parents to send her to her father's sister, Golden, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She described Betty Jane as a woman who was "strong willed" and "determined" throughout her life. Failed to remove flower. "[38] She has turned down roles which she viewed as demeaning to her image. Bassett was also classmates with actor Charles S. They first met at Yale School of Drama, then became a couple over a decade later after their paths crossed again in Los Angeles. 22 Jun 2014. She and her costars Robert Townsend and Victoria Rowell were seen by Robert Gillard of LA Sentinel as doing wonderful jobs of "capturing the emotions of a family stricken by grief. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. But not iron-fist kind of strong, just self-assured. In Vampire in Brooklyn, she played Rita Veder, a tortured cop with a dark secret. [133], Bassett attended the second inauguration of Barack Obama on January 21, 2013. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Bassett's mother lived in New York City with her father's brother and his wife when she met Bassett's father. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. GREAT NEWS! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. What is Betty's ethnicity and where did her parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? She revealed the misconduct to her mother, Betty Jane Bassett who didn't hesitate to . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [71] Bassett's and Loretta Devine's performances in the film were called "in some ways too fierce for the room, offering nuances of hostility and hurt that the movie cannot really handle" and contributing to the "unevenness of the performances" in the film. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. In March 2016, Bassett appeared in London Has Fallen, reprising her role as Lynne Jacobs. Did Betty finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? The actress said her mother's health complications arose later in life. [20] Bassett won the lead role after beating out Halle Berry and Robin Givens, but she had only one month to prepare before filming began. The Wilson plays featuring Bassett were Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (1984) and Joe Turner's Come and Gone (1986). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health reported in 2018 that African Americans were 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites. ). Bassett had previously worked with her on Betty and Coretta and was reported to attend the Riverside Church memorial for Dee on September 20, 2014. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [9], In her younger years, Bassett was "in love" with the Jackson 5 and dreamed of marrying a member of the family group, stating it would probably be "whoever had the cutest, roundest Afro at the time. In 1985, Bassett made her first television appearance, as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie Doubletake. There was a problem getting your location. She was the only member of Bassett's family to have gone to both college and graduate school. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). The critically acclaimed play by Katori Hall originally debuted in London's West End in 2009 and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There was an error deleting this problem. "[88] The film received mixed reviews, including negative reactions from Ilyasah Shabazz and Bernice King, the daughters of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [57] She next appeared in Of Boys and Men, portraying Rieta Cole, the matriarch of a Chicago family who is killed in an accident in the beginning of the film and is seen through flashbacks for the remainder of the film. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. In December 2018, she voiced the Decepticon villain 'Shatter' from the Transformers live-action film Bumblebee. Link to family and friends whose lives she impacted. Despite this, her performance was given some positive attention, with Elizabeth Weitzman of New York Daily News saying Bassett "makes the movie hers". Failed to remove flower. Bassett was featured in the 2012 film This Means War,[81] having been known to be attached to the film since two years prior. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A system error has occurred. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The prolific actress's mom, Betty Jane Bassett, had type 2 diabetes and tragically died of heart disease. She was 78. Bassett was seen as a "terrific" fill in for Obama. This was a walk in the park. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Join Facebook to connect with Betty Jane Bassett and others you may know. "'Black Panther' fans don't have to worry about a thing because we have our fearless, wonderful, visionary leader Ryan Coogler there, you know, on script and there directing," she said. [79] The film was Bassett's second time working with Devine, as the pair had worked together previously in Waiting to Exhale. Her Other Children. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. When we share what we know, together we discover more. Learn more about merges . In November 2022, she reprised her role as Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The transcripts of the Slave Narratives collection of the Library of Congress is a record of slavery, bondage and misery. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. Died. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 2014, she lost those battles. Reception to follow Mass. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Mother of Angela Bassett and Private Bassett called the grade the "average," leading her mother to say she did not have "average kids." [118], Bassett provided the voice of Dorothea Williams in the Pixar animated film Soul, which was released on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Would you like to manage this memorial? Basset also voiced the character Six in the first-person shooter game, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Please try again later. [26] Stephen Holden of The New York Times opined that Bassett was "largely wasted as a Presidential assistant. She said she felt "motivated" to raise awareness of the initiative's purpose and highlight the link between Type 2 diabetes and heart disease because of her family's history. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Betty Jane Plummer Bassett I found on Findagrave.com. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She played Stella, a 40-year-old American professional woman who falls in love with a 20-year-old Jamaican man. During Bassett's long career in show business, she has experienced nearly every emotion, whether it was through exhilarating storytelling on screen or real life family tragedies. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She was excited to work with Eddie Murphy in Vampire in Brooklyn, as well as director Wes Craven. cemeteries found in Bassett, Henry County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Played Cuba Gooding Jr. 's mother in Boyz n the Hood (1991). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This led to starring roles as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X (1992), as the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. He beat incumbent George H.W. [40] In addition to positive reception of her role, Bassett was seen as the "star" of the film due to playing the lead and earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her performance. I'm nice too. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Discover how our Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [93] She was asked by the film's director, Kasi Lemmons, if she could sing and Bassett admitted to lying to get the role. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. As a single mother, Betty stressed the importance of education for her children. She admitted to not caring about the negative view of members of the Jackson family at the time, citing her childhood fondness for the Jackson 5 as an example of her passion for the project, and believed her "instinct" about the role had been correct once she learned of the positive reviews the miniseries received after airing. Try again later. She annually attends events for children with diabetes and those in foster homes. Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett was born on August 3, 1935 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida United States. Friends with Nancy Wilson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Loni Love. This is a carousel with slides. Bassett's middle name was given to her in honor of her aunt Evelyn. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [128], Bassett is a supporter of programs for the arts, especially for youth. Angela Bassett is raising awareness of the devastating illness that took her mother years ago. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The average age of [25] Bassett's character in Waiting to Exhale, Bernadine Harris, was betrayed by her husband and in revenge she set fire to his entire wardrobe and vehicle, then sold what was left for one dollar. An independent candidate, Ross Perot, won 18.91% - the most votes for an independent candidate since Teddy Roosevelt's run for President in 1912. A system error has occurred. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . Overall, Bassett viewed the film as authentic. Friends can be as close as family. This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [114][115][116][117] In July 2018, she portrayed CIA Director Erika Sloane in the action spy film Mission: Impossible Fallout. She made her film debut as a news reporter in F/X (1986), for which she was required to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Bassett is a supporter of the Royal Theater Boys & Girls Club in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. Her performances in two seasons of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2014 and 2015. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244340508/betty-jane-bassett. [124], Bassett has portrayed real life African-American women who are usually strong and intelligent. She appeared in two August Wilson plays at the Yale Repertory Theatre under the direction of her long-time instructor Lloyd Richards. "[27], In 1998, Fatboy Slim sampled Bassett's voice from 1995's Strange Days, specifically the line "this is your life, right here, right now! When asked if the film was much easier to act in than the more intense roles she had in the past, Bassett responded, "This was much easier. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. While being asked about what drew her to play real-life women, Bassett answered "The respect that I have for their livestheir stories, vulnerabilities, strength, and resolve. ", for his hit single "Right Here, Right Now". Bio Angela Bassett, best known for being a Movie Actress, was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA on Saturday, August 16, 1958. Would you like to manage this memorial? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This account has been disabled. View the profiles of people named Betty Jane Bassett. Failed to delete memorial. [75][76] Bassett had a good feeling about the film from "the start",[72] and believed her character had a "real presence" in the film and felt she was active in the plot. Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote that in Boesman and Lena Bassett "abandons her recently cultivated glamorous image to dig to the core of Lena's fierce, probing, contentious, compassionate character. Thanks for your help! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Her mother, Betty Jane (Gilbert) Bassett, passed away on June 22, 2014. She was 78. Preceded in death by husband, Ross. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. [11] During high school, Bassett became the first African-American from Boca Ciega to be admitted to the National Honor Society. Born. [70] Bassett said working on the film was "a lot of fun" and that she enjoyed being a part of it. [38] In addition to The Score, that year she also had a role in the television film Ruby's Bucket of Blood. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart 78. Angela Evelyn Bassett was born on 16th August 1958 in the United States to Betty Jane (ne Gilbert) and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. GREAT NEWS! [111], In January 2018, Bassett joined the Fox first responder procedural drama 911, of which she is also a producer. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant, and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. 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Year should not be greater than current year. [4] Ten months after Bassett was born, her mother became pregnant and had a second child, Bassett's sister D'nette. born 1958, age 60 American Actress. She appeared in the 2008 film Gospel Hill. In 2010, Deadline Hollywood reported that Bassett would have a role in One Police Plaza. The award-winning actress, 62, lost her mother, Betty Jane, in June 2014 to heart failure. He was the son of Rev. [138], She is Pentecostal Evangelical Christian and a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Church of God in Christ), located in Los Angeles. ", "I'm excited, as you can imagine, very excited," she said. Please reset your password. Bassett was born in New York City, the daughter of a social worker Betty Jane (ne Gilbert), a civil servant,[2] and Daniel Benjamin Bassett, a preacher's son. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Bassett said, "The thing is that my character is thinking about how her husband has left her. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The following year, in 2002, Bassett acted in Sunshine State and The Rosa Parks Story. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. To learn more about this movement's mission, and Angela Bassett herself, I . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In the 2009 film Notorious, Bassett portrayed Voletta Wallace, the mother of The Notorious B.I.G. Facebook gives people the. Did Betty serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with her life? "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. She returned to the show for its fourth season American Horror Story: Freak Show, playing Desiree Dupree, a three-breasted woman. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Learn more about managing a memorial . The production opened on Broadway on October 13, 2011. All Rights Reserved. Bassett raised her daughter, one of the city's most famous exports, in St. Petersburg, and in interviews the actress has recalled her child hood here, spent taking swim lessons at Wildwood Community Center and walking from her home in Jordan Park to Boca Ciega High School, where she graduated in 1976. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. Age 93 of Lakeville passed away December 7, 2015. "[6], At the age of four, Bassett was picked up by her mother after her parents divorced, and then relocated with her sister to St. Petersburg, Florida. Betty was a social worker, while Daniel was the son of a preacher. [99], In the 2015 film Survivor, Bassett portrayed United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Maureen Crane. 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