Angela Bassett Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Angela Bassett’s Net Worth?

Angela Bassett, an American actress, boasts a net worth of $25 million. This figure includes the combined wealth with her husband, fellow actor Courtney B. Vance, with whom she has been married for over 25 years. Recognized primarily for her portrayals in biographical films, she has depicted prominent historical figures such as Tina Turner, Betty Shabazz, and Katherine Jackson. Since beginning her career in the 1980s, Bassett has achieved significant success and has been the recipient of numerous awards alongside multiple nominations.

In addition to her film work, Angela has made appearances in various television shows like “ER,” “American Horror Story,” and “9-1-1.” Beyond acting, she has made a name for herself as a director, producer, and activist. Unlike many in the industry, Bassett has maintained a remarkable level of consistency throughout her career, even in modern times.

Early Life

Born on August 16, 1958, in New York City, Angela Evelyn Bassett spent her formative years in Harlem. Shortly after her birth, she was sent to live with her aunt when her mother became pregnant again just ten months later. After her parents’ divorce, she was moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, where she and her sister were raised by a social worker.

Eventually, Angela’s mother became determined for her to attend college, increasing her involvement in her daughters’ lives to ensure they achieved good grades necessary for university admission. It was during this time that Bassett first developed an interest in performance, reciting poems and putting on shows for the family.

Throughout high school, Angela consistently earned As and Bs while also being part of the cheerleading squad. After graduating, she went on to Yale University, where she completed a B.A. degree in African American studies by 1980. Three years later, she obtained an M.F.A. degree from the Yale School of Drama. It was during this time that her passion for acting solidified, and she met future husband Courtney Vance, a Yale drama school alumnus.

Despite her educational accomplishments, Bassett did not jump straight into acting after university. Instead, she took on various odd jobs, including working as a receptionist and a photo researcher, until she decided to pursue acting opportunities in New York.

Career

Angela’s journey into acting commenced in the mid-1980s with performances in plays such as “Black Girl,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.” During this time, she transitioned into film, featuring as a prostitute in the made-for-TV movie “Doubletake,” and made her feature film debut in the 1986 release “F/X.”

As the 1980s came to a close, Bassett moved to Los Angeles to explore new acting prospects, which turned out to be a pivotal decision. This is where she gained fame for her roles in films like “Boyz n the Hood” and “Malcolm X,” where she played Betty Shabazz, Malcolm X’s wife. Before these notable roles, she had secured her first significant film part in “Kindergarten Cop,” acting alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 1992, she portrayed Katherine Jackson in “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” being a fan of the Jackson 5 during her childhood.

In 1993, Bassett starred as Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” earning a Golden Globe for her performance and receiving an Academy Award nomination. The following years saw her appear in films like “Strange Days,” “Vampire in Brooklyn,” and “Waiting to Exhale.” In “Strange Days,” Angela famously delivered the line: “This is your life, right here, right now!” The phrase was

Later, Fatboy Slim sampled it in his hit single “Right Here, Right Now.”

In 1998, Angela took on a starring role in the film “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” earning significant acclaim from critics. The following year, she collaborated with Wes Craven and Meryl Streep on “Music of the Heart.” During the early 2000s, Bassett was featured in films including “Supernova,” “Whispers: An Elephant’s Tale,” and “Boesman and Lena.” In 2001, she acted alongside Robert De Niro in “The Score.” The next year, Angela was part of projects such as “Sunshine State” and “The Rosa Parks Story.” Over the next few years, she appeared in “Masked and Anonymous,” “The Lazarus Child,” “Mr. 3000,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Akeelah and the Bee,” and made an appearance in the television film “Time Bomb.”

In 2007, Angela displayed her voice acting talent in the CGI movie “Meet the Robinsons.” The following year, she was cast in “Gospel Hill.” As the 2000s came to a close, Bassett featured in “Nothing But the Truth” and “Notorious,” where she portrayed the mother of Notorious B.I.G. She also joined the cast of “ER” during the series’ concluding season.

Throughout the 2010s, Angela secured roles in films such as “Green Lantern,” “Jumping the Broom,” “This Means War,” “Betty and Coretta,” “Olympus Has Fallen,” “Black Nativity,” “Survivor,” “London Has Fallen,” “Black Panther,” “Bumblebee,” and “Avengers: Endgame.” Additionally, she provided voice work for the video game “Rainbow Six Siege” and became part of TV series like “American Horror Story,” “Underground,” and “Master of None.” Furthermore, Bassett starred alongside Samuel Jackson in the play “The Mountaintop” during this decade. Since 2018, she has portrayed Athena Grant-Nash on “9-1-1.”

Relationships

Angela married actor Courtney B. Vance in 1997. The couple appeared together in the stage production of “His Girl Friday” in 2005. In 2006, they celebrated the arrival of twins through a surrogate mother.

Real Estate

In 2007, Bassett reportedly placed a property on the market after residing there for over ten years. She initially purchased the Hancock Park property in the early ’90s, which boasts nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.

Angela and her husband, Courtney B. Vance, set an asking price of $6 million for their long-time Los Angeles home. The property features an extensive outdoor area, complemented by a gourmet kitchen that opens into a family room.