I have never been motivated by money or fame: Angela Bassett
She broke records last year as the highestpaid actress of colour on television, raking in a reported US$450 000-per-episode for the Fox drama 9-1-1.
But Angela Bassett has said she is “never been motivated solely by money or fame” during an interview with InStyle that was published on Wednesday.
The 63-year-old performer was featured on the cover of the publication’s 2022 Bad*** issue where she stunned in three different looks.
The Oscar-nominated actress also sat down for a lengthy interview where she discussed several aspects of her career as well as her inspirations.
Bassett notably sported a form-fitting dark blue bodysuit while posing for one of the shots.
The performer later donned purple and black dresses during the latter parts of the photoshoot.
The Golden Globe-nominated actress added various elements of shine to her outfits with several articles of jewellery in two of the shots.
Her gorgeous hair remained free-flowing as she posed in a black dress, and she tied part of it into a sizable braid while sporting her purple outfit.
During the interview, Bassett expressed that she had become an actress with the intention of accomplishing what she had always wanted to do.
“I have never been motivated solely by money or fame. For me, it has always and only been for the joy of following my dreams. That’s what makes me feel alive,” she said.
The What’s Love Got to Do with It star added that, although she still understood the attitudes of older performers towards self-expression, she was happy to see the younger groups of actors and actresses becoming aware of their self-worth.
“Being in positions and places where your worth is appreciated is a good thing. There is a bit of me that's from a generation where we don’t talk openly about things like that. But I understand what generation this is today,” she said.
Bassett made a point of noting that her primary inspiration as an actress came from her female relatives.
“It’s the women in my family who have influenced my roles. Growing up without every convenience and then seeing my mother who persevered ... she still had grace,” she said.
The performer also gave the media outlet a bit of information about her minimal cosmetic and skin care routines.
“I don’t really wear makeup if I don’t have to. I’m trying to just keep healthy skin that I don’t need to cover up ... I feel like so much of who we are is on the inside,” she stated.
Bassett concluded the interview by expressing that she was happy to be in a position where she could support other performers in their creative endeavours. — Mail Online.