Angela Bassett's heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Chadwick Boseman: A Golden Globe moment to remember
Angela Bassett honored her late co-star Chadwick Boseman in a stirring Golden Globe speech, reflecting on their journey together in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The speech showcased her gratitude, love, and insight into Boseman's legacy.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTAngela Bassett honored her late co-star Chadwick Boseman in a stirring Golden Globe speech, reflecting on their journey together in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The speech showcased her gratitude, love, and insight into Boseman's legacy.
Angela Bassett and Chadwick Boseman (Source: People)
"By the grace of God I stand here"- Angela Bassett's moving words rang through the 80th Golden Globe Awards as she paid a heartfelt tribute to her late Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-star Chadwick Boseman.
A Tribute Filled with Emotion and Gratitude
Bassett, named the year's best supporting actress in a drama film for her performance as Queen Ramonda, reflected on the path that led her to this stage. It wasn't her first time; she accepted a Golden Globe back in 1994 for What's Love Got to Do with It. But this time, her acceptance speech was something extraordinary.
"I've got to find my words, I'm so nervous my heart is just beating," Bassett began, giving voice to an emotional tribute that spanned her career and touched on her connections to greats like Toni Morrison.
Celebrating Chadwick Boseman's Legacy
But it was her words for Boseman that really struck a chord. "We were surrounded each and every day by the light and spirit of Chadwick Boseman. We have joy in knowing that with this historic Black Panther series, it is a part of his legacy that he helped to lead us to," she said, as reported by People on January 10, 2023.
Bassett's speech was not just a mere thanks; it was a meditation on loss, healing, and triumph. She acknowledged how they embarked on the journey of Wakanda Forever together, mourning and healing along the way.
The other nominees in her category included notable talents, but it was Bassett's raw passion and connection to her role and her late co-star that resonated with everyone. "I could feel the power" in her big scenes in Wakanda Forever, Bassett told The New York Times. Her approach to those moments demonstrated a commitment to not just perform but connect on a human level.
A Night to Remember
The 80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony was not short on spectacle, but it was Angela Bassett's heartfelt dedication to Chadwick Boseman's memory that will remain a highlight. Her words touched on something universal, something pure, and the love and admiration she showed for her colleague transcended Hollywood's glitz and glamor.
As Bassett herself put it, "We just made history with this nomination and this award. It belongs to all of us." And in that, she created a timeless moment, a lasting tribute to a beloved star gone too soon.
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