Angela Bassett Will Receive Honorary Oscar With Mel Brooks & More
justjared.comAngela Bassett is getting her Oscar! The 64-year-old Black Panther actress will be honored with an honorary trophy alongside filmmaker Mel Brooks, as well as Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter and editor Carol Littleton.
According to the announcement, via Variety, the four are set to receive their awards at this years’ upcoming Governors Awards that will be held in November. Keep reading to find out more… “The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” Academy President Janet Yang shared in a statement.
She added about the honorees, “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.
Mel Brooks lights up our hearts with his humor, and his legacy has made a lasting impact on every facet of entertainment. Carol Littleton’s career in film editing serves as a model for those who come after her.
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