Angela Bassett has won her first Emmy Award, taking home the Outstanding Narrator award at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys.
Bassett’s powerful narration in National Geographic’s all-female-led nature documentary Queens earned her this recognition on September 7. The documentary, which showcases the lives and survival struggles of female animals across the globe, provided Bassett the opportunity to lend her compelling voice to the project.
“Oh my God. Wow,” Bassett said while accepting the award, per PEOPLE. “My first Emmy!”
Reflecting on the moment, Bassett expressed both surprise and gratitude. “This is one of the big ones, and that doesn’t usually happen,” she said during a press conference. Known for her iconic roles in film and television, the actress noted how she drew inspiration from her mentors and maintained a deep focus on her craft throughout her career.
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“I’m just a girl who just wanted to act, and my mentors were way out ahead of me,” Bassett added. “And I just looked to them and got inspiration and hope, and I just put my focus and my energy and my love to try to make it happen in my life, or for my life.”
This achievement brings Bassett closer to EGOT status, as she already holds multiple other prestigious accolades, including an Academy Award nomination and numerous Golden Globe awards. With this Emmy win, she continues to solidify her legacy in Hollywood, not only as a remarkable actress but also as an exceptional voice artist.
