Here’s Why Angela Bassett Is Not A Fan Of People Telling Her She Looks Good For Her Age
At 63, Angela Bassett is considered one of Hollywood’s most timeless beauties. From her ageless features to her toned body including her immaculate, chiseled arms, Angela has often been praised for her looks as well as her talent. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, we have witnessed Angela take on an array of roles that many would consider challenging such as her portrayal of Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It in 1993 to more recently starring on the Fox drama 9-1-1 which reportedly makes her one of the highest-paid actresses on television. (Yes, Black girl magic!)
The mother of two is fearless and she defies age stereotypes. In an interview with InStyle, the legendary actress dished on the importance of taking care of one’s self, being an inspiration to women getting their “groove back” and why she’s not a fan of the phrase, “you look good for your age.”
“Yeah, I think when we take care of ourselves, we do look good for our age, whatever age that is, you know?” she replied. And while working out is good for the physical, it’s also good for your mental, which is something Angela believes in.
“...I always feel stronger when I work out, but it's mind over matter,” she said. “It's something that I need to do for my head, not just for looking good. It's very helpful for my stress level.”
One of Angela’s most memorable roles was Stella in HowStella Got Her Groove Back where she played a successful older woman who goes to Jamaica on vacation and meets a younger man played by Taye Diggs.
Angela notes that to this day, many women share similar stories with her. “... I can't tell you how many times ladies have come up to me and said, 'I got my groove back.'"
“They're embracing their sensuality and youth. In Hollywood, there was a time when people believed that once an actress turns 40, it's over. But no, those things that make us who we are — our sensuality, sexuality, compassion, and intelligence — that doesn't come to an end. It deepens and ripens, you know? It's all in the attitude.”
Angela continues to be an inspiration to women due to her elegance and beautiful storytelling on screen and behind the camera. Currently, the beloved actress is in the process of filming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Exclusive: Koryn Hawthorne On Her Miraculous Love Story: ‘I Was Never A Girlfriend’
Gospel singer Koryn Hawthorne has used her voice to let the world know about what God can do, and now the Season 8 finalist of NBC’s The Voice is sharing a miraculous act that led to her engagement.
The Praise This actress shared in an interview with xoNecole that prior to becoming engaged to her partner, Hunter Register, she passed over one particular title on her way to becoming a fiancée.
“I was never a girlfriend,” Hawthorn, 26, tells xoNecole.
“We've known each other since we were kids, so we just kind of always had this distant friendship. We would hit each other up on social media, and [I] slide up under things that he was posting,” she says. “We ended up hanging out together, and when we hung out, it was an instant immediate connection from all fronts. I think we just knew from the first day that I don't want to spend a day apart from you.”
Koryn Hawthorne On Her Miraculous Love Story, New Album, & More
She continued, "And yeah, we probably were boyfriend or girlfriend after — am I delusional? Then we were engaged a few months later.”
The Grammy-nominated singer, who became engaged in November of 2023, went on to share what her experience has been preparing to become a wife, exploring the personal growth, challenges, and emotions experienced throughout the process.
“It's a journey, I'm not gonna lie,” she says. “Relationships, in general, are hard, and whenever you think about marriage, is just different from being boyfriend and girlfriend because if you piss me off, I could just go,” she shared. “But marriage is an actual commitment. It's a partnership. It's a ministry.”
Hawthorne, 26, and Register, 27, were childhood friends growing up in Louisiana and sealed their love during a weekend getaway in New Orleans last fall.
For the gospel star, marriage involves more than lovely-dovey aspects, emphasizing how her relationship has allowed her to grow, mature, and learn valuable lessons through love.
“We were supposed to get married in May, but like for us to be mature enough to be like, ‘You know what? No, let's take the necessary time to make sure that we're fully prepared for this commitment such a beautiful thing,” Hawthorne reflected.
“It's a learning curve for sure, but our preparation for marriage would have been the only thing that brought this out of me. It's hard and it's scary at times, but it's God's purpose and His plan for our lives.”
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