Oprah Winfrey Hosts Award-Winning Actor Angela Bassett on ‘OWN Spotlight’ | Exclusive Look

Don’t miss the captivating premiere of OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett, airing Saturday, March 2 at 9 pm ET/PT, exclusively on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Join Oprah Winfrey as she engages in a captivating conversation with the incomparable Angela Bassett, recipient of the prestigious 2024 Honorary Academy Award, in a journey through her remarkable four-decade career.

In this intimate special, Oprah and Ms. Bassett explore the significance of her recent honorary Academy Award. From her early realization of her passion for acting to her groundbreaking roles in television and film, dig into the defining moments that have shaped Angela Bassett’s extraordinary legacy.

Oprah Winfrey in conversation with Angela Bassett in OWN Spotlight

Reflecting on the impact of her viral acceptance speech and the inspiration she instills in future generations, Ms. Bassett candidly shares insights into the iconic women she has portrayed on screen. Additionally, gain an exclusive glimpse into her role as a dedicated mother and wife as she discusses parenting alongside her husband Courtney B. Vance, and her aspirations for her children.

In this exclusive and captivating clip of the conversation provided by OWN below, we get a small glimpse of media mogul Oprah Winfrey engaging in an insightful discussion with acclaimed actress Angela Bassett, exploring her illustrious career and impactful journey in Hollywood.

Set against the backdrop of Oprah’s iconic interview style, the clip showcases Angela Bassett’s poise and authenticity as she reflects on pivotal moments in her life and career. From her breakthrough portrayal of Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It” to her recent projects, Bassett shares candid insights into her approach to portraying strong, complex women on screen.

This key exchange between Oprah and Bassett is marked by mutual respect and admiration as they tackle topics ranging from the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry as a woman of color to the significance of representation and authenticity in storytelling. From a professional admiration view, it’s a pleasure to witness and study Oprah’s style and connectivity not only to the subject matter but the person…turning an interview into a conversation is a skillset.

With Oprah’s signature warmth and Bassett’s compelling presence, we get a glimpse into the profound impact of Bassett’s work on both the silver screen and society at large. It stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit, leaving audiences inspired and uplifted by Bassett’s enduring legacy.

OWN Spotlight is produced for OWN by Harpo Productions.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for and inspired by a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today’s most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on http://WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.

Must See: OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett, airing Saturday, March 2 at 9 pm ET/PT, exclusively on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

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