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Angela Bassett did the thing — and checked in on Ariana DeBose after viral BAFTAs rap

Count the one and only Angela Bassett among the many fans of Ariana DeBose's viral BAFTAs rap. While speaking with Variety on Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, Bassett hailed DeBose's buzzy homage to the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" actor and other female nominees at this year's British Academy Film Awards. Bassett also revealed that she sent a direct message to DeBose to check on her ...
Angela Bassett backstage at the 80th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.

Count the one and only Angela Bassett among the many fans of Ariana DeBose's viral BAFTAs rap.

While speaking with Variety on Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, Bassett hailed DeBose's buzzy homage to the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

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