Angela Bassett and her husband have been married for almost three decades, sparking curiousity around their relationship. An iconic figure in the industry, Bassett has received numerous prestigious awards over the years. Her performance as Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It shot her to global fame. She has since appeared in notable movies like Black Panther, The Rosa Parks Story, Malcolm X, and many more.
Here’s everything we know about Angela Bassett’s husband, how many kids they have, and more.
Who is Angela Bassett’s wife?
Angela Bassett married to fellow actor Courtney B. Vance.
Vance has appeared in a wide range of acclaimed movies, shows as well as theatre productions. He has received several awards and nominations, including Grammy, Golden Globe, and Tony.
Some of the most notable titles in his filmography include The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Isle of Dogs, Hamburger Hill, Cookie’s Fortune, and more. Vance is all set to play Cobra Bubbles in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch.
Here’s how many kids Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance have
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance have two kids together.
The couple welcomed their two children, a son, and a daughter, via surrogacy. The fraternal twins Bronwyn Golden Vance and Slater Josiah Vance were born on January 27, 2006. During an interview with Oprah, the couple revealed that they had gone through seven years of unsuccessful fertility treatment before they decided to opt for surrogacy after learning about the experience from a friend (via PEOPLE).
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s relationship explained
Angela Bassett and her husband Courtney B. Vance first met in the early 80s, when they were both attending the Yale School of Drama. However, they didn’t start dating until the mid-90s after a chance reunion in Los Angeles.
In a 2007 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Bassett shared, “I didn’t run into Courtney again until 1994. I was out with some friends and he was too. It was like, ‘Hey! Great to see you.'” After a few years of dating, the couple tied the knot on October 12, 1997.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
