Angela Bassett to receive honorary Oscar

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala

On stage accepting her trophy, Bassett paid tribute to the 10 Black women who have won Academy Awards - naming each one - and said she hoped the film industry would provide more opportunities for people of color.

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

The Academy announced it had voted to present the awards to two-time Oscar nominee Bassett and "The Producers" writer Brooks, as well as to editor Carol Littleton at its Governor Awards in November.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala

On stage accepting her trophy, Bassett paid tribute to the 10 Black women who have won Academy Awards - naming each one - and said she hoped the film industry would provide more opportunities for people of color.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

The Academy announced it had voted to present the awards to two-time Oscar nominee Bassett and "The Producers" writer Brooks, as well as to editor Carol Littleton at its Governor Awards in November.