Angela Bassett to receive honorary Oscar
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
On stage accepting her trophy, Bassett paid tribute to the 10 Black women who have won Academy Awards - naming each one - and said she hoped the film industry would provide more opportunities for people of color.
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
The Academy announced it had voted to present the awards to two-time Oscar nominee Bassett and "The Producers" writer Brooks, as well as to editor Carol Littleton at its Governor Awards in November.
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
On stage accepting her trophy, Bassett paid tribute to the 10 Black women who have won Academy Awards - naming each one - and said she hoped the film industry would provide more opportunities for people of color.
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
The Academy announced it had voted to present the awards to two-time Oscar nominee Bassett and "The Producers" writer Brooks, as well as to editor Carol Littleton at its Governor Awards in November.
