Is Angela Bassett A-List?
Yes — Angela Bassett is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1995
*Waiting to Exhale* Success
Ranking Timeline
Boyz n the Hood Role
Bassett gains wider recognition for her role in Boyz n the Hood.
*What's Love Got to Do*?
Bassett stars as Tina Turner in *What's Love Got to Do with It*, earning an Academy Award nomination.
*Waiting to Exhale* Success
Bassett stars in *Waiting to Exhale*, becoming a box office success.
*Black Panther* Role
Bassett plays Ramonda in *Black Panther*, gaining global recognition and acclaim.
Black Panther Sequel Release
She reprises her role in the sequel *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*, earning further accolades.
Time 100 Recognition
Bassett is named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.
Leading Actress
Bassett continues to be a respected and sought-after actress in Hollywood.
Last updated: February 25, 2026