According to Bassett, the two bonded and that Palmer was as good an actress as any adult she had worked with. [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. Rest up my country. 22 Jun 2014. Try again later. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Victor Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church [89][90] In an interview with The Huffington Post, Bassett noted that there had "never been a female head of the Secret Service, much less a woman of color". . She also became narrator of the Magic Kingdom nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment that premiered on October 1, 2021. [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. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. Many know Angela Bassett for playing strong female characters on screen and being an inspiration to many women, young and old. In 1935, in the year that Betty Jane Bassett was born, the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. News, saying he told her she would "'do this big, big episode and you're going to knock it out of the park,' and she did. [64] Bassett said she jumped at the chance to be part of the film after reading the script. Betty Jane Plummer Bassett (1919-2022) - Find a Grave Memorial Advertisement Photo added by Chris Betty Jane Plummer Bassett Are you a close relative of Betty? Where was Betty born and where did she live? There, Bassett met her father's daughter from his first marriage, Jean, who at twelve years old, was several years older than Bassett. Saturday 03 Aug 1935. One of her first New York performances came in 1985 when she appeared in J. E. Franklin's Black Girl at Second Stage Theatre. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. There is a problem with your email/password. There was a problem getting your location. ). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The average age of We have set your language to "[36] Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote Bassett captured all of her character's "mercurial mood swings" and both Bassett and her costar Danny Glover "rise to the challenge of these larger-than-life roles, just as you would expect. Learn more about managing a memorial . "[17] Bassett worried that after her role as Betty Shabazz in Malcolm X, she would not find another role "as satisfying." Singing in a film was a new experience for Bassett, who had never had to sing before and had always lip-synced.[94]. Betty's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Bassett family tree. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. becomes full Basically, the four of us are sitting there talking about men and having some fun. [10], Bassett studied at Yale University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies in 1980. Betty Jane Plummer, 102, died on Wednesday May 11th at the home of her son Steve Bassett and daughter-in-law Leslie in Nashville, Indiana.Services for Betty will be held on Wednesday May 18th at the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Wanamaker, Indiana, where she had been a member since 1940.Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at the church. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. Her first Oscar nomination came in the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the biopic What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); her second nomination, in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), marked the first time an actor was Oscar-nominated for a role in a Marvel film. "[58] Bassett also had a role in Nothing But the Truth in 2008. [100] In a negative review of the film, Mark Kermode lamented Bassett "appears from behind closed doors like a celebrity guest on Stars in Their Eyes."[101]. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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). Died. [60][61] She portrayed Dr. Catherine Banfield, an exacting Chief of the ER who was also working to recover from the death of a son and to bring another child into her family. 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. "[86] Bassett began filming her scenes during the latter part of the previous year. For her portrayal of Betty Shabazz in the latter, she earned an Image Award, while the movie itself had a mixed critical reception. The last show aired on May 25, 2011. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart This year's Mother's Day was hard for Angela Bassett. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [33], In 2000, Bassett turned down the lead role in Monster's Ball because of the script's sexual content; the role earned Halle Berry the Academy Award for Best Actress. Born. 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. This account has been disabled. [109] Lena Waithe wanted Bassett after being impressed by her previous work though was convinced she would turn down the role and said Bassett's inclusion influenced the series drastically with "another layer" of tension. Married December 24th 1949 in Perry, Wyomong County, New York. "[21], In 1997, she starred as the President's advisor in Contact. Bassett called the recording "haunting," but noted that afterward she was "able to grab hold of the pain and re-create the scene." The service will begin at 1:00 PM. Clinton won 43.01% of the popular vote to Bush's 37.45%. She's the host of Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint fundraiser by the American Heart . She received praise for the performance,[28][29] Stephen Holden of The New York Times called Bassett's character "the best thing in the movie" and wrote that Bassett "portrays this high-strung superwoman with such intensity that she makes her almost believable. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. At the time of the film's release, she expressed her belief that her career would never receive such high-profile roles again. In June 2012, she made an appearance at the St. Petersburg office of his campaign and said the election was not one "where we can sit on the sidelines". Children Together. In 2014, she lost those battles. [113], In February 2018, Bassett starred in the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Black Panther as Queen Ramonda, mother of the titular character; she briefly reprised the role the following year in Avengers: Endgame. Dutton.[13]. Please reset your password. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Dannette Bassett. I have a cigarette in one hand, and I'm drinking. [137], Bassett was initiated as an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July 13, 2013. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Visitation one hour before Mass. 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