Angela Bassett became the first individual actor to win a major award for a Marvel project.
Award-winning actors Vance and Bassett have been married since 1997 and share two children.
He had his phone out, filming Bassett’s speech from his seat in the audience.
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“He was with us, every single day.
You couldn’t rest.
You couldn’t give up because we had had an example set for us.
So, I felt very proud to accept this award as his mother and colleague.
So I’m very proud.”
Bassett also told press she had no qualms about attending the Globes despite theHFPA’s past scandal and controversy.
“And I think it should be.
I think it should win everything!
So I wasn’t about to stay home.
The Hollywood Foreign Press has made strides to do what they know needs to be done.
It is our hope that people will always love coming and going to the movies.”
They remain one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples.
Bassett previously won the SAG Award for Best Ensemble alongside herBlack Panthercast members for her portrayal of Ramonda.
