As her hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever approaches $500 million domestically and $900 million worldwide, star Angela Bassett stepped out to celebrate the sequel.
The 64-year-old actress – who plays Queen Ramonda in the blockbuster sequel – beamed on Monday’s red carpet for The Women of Wakanda event, held at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, California.
She was joined by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler, costume designer Ruth E. Carter, production designer Hannah Beachler and hair stylist Camille Friend – just days after she revealed she was proud of her 16-year-old son Slater because he apologized for a prank video in which he told his parents that their co-star Michael B. Jordan had died as part of a new TikTok trend.
Angela celebrates: As her hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever approaches $500 million domestically and $900 million worldwide, star Angela Bassett stepped out to celebrate the sequel
Also in attendance: She was joined by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler, costume designer Ruth E. Carter, production designer Hannah Beachler and hair stylist Camille Friend
Bassett performed in an all-white ensemble, with a chic white top tucked into pleated white pants.
She wore large hoop earrings and a matching long white trench coat that fell to her ankles.
The actress completed her look with gray boots for the event celebrating her blockbuster sequel.
Angela’s Look: Bassett performed in an all-white ensemble, with a chic white top tucked into pleated white pants
Bassett returned in the hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as Ramonda, the mother of Chadwick Boseman’s character T’challa.
The sequel launched in November with a massive $181.3 million and has currently amassed $445.5 million domestically and $831.2 million worldwide.
There’s no indication yet if a third Black Panther movie will appear, although given the success of Wakanda Forever it certainly seems likely.
Ramonda: Bassett returned as Ramonda, the mother of Chadwick Boseman’s character T’challa, in the hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Bassett and her 16-year-old son Slater made headlines on New Year’s Eve with a TikTok video in which he told his mother and father, actor Courtney B. Vance, that Michael B. Jordan was dead, leading to the Bassett ran towards him in disbelief.
Slater later deleted the video and apologized on New Year’s Day, saying, “I sincerely apologize for participating in such a damaging trend.”
“My apologies to the entire family of Michael B. Jordan, his extended family and Michael directly as he is an idol of mine and it is utterly disrespectful to be a part of a trend like this,” Slater added.
Backlash: Bassett and her 16-year-old son Slater made headlines on New Year’s Eve with a TikTok video of him telling his mother and father, actor Courtney B. Vance, that Michael B. Jordan was dead, which led to it that Bassett ran up to him in disbelief
“I do not wish his family and parents any ill repercussions from my actions as they do not deserve any of the backlash. I confess that this was a mistake and I hope this can be a lesson for everyone else who uses social media as a tool and source of entertainment to truly understand that your actions can have consequences that are beyond you go out,” he added.
Last week, Bassett told ET at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Creative Impact Awards, “We all make mistakes, own up to them and take responsibility. and then hold your head up and move forward.’
She added that the TikTok trend is “harmful,” adding that it’s a “teachable lesson” for her child.
Mistakes: Last week, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Creative Impact Awards, Bassett told ET: ‘We all make mistakes, own up to them, take responsibility. and then hold your head up and move forward
Teachable: She added that the TikTok trend is “harmful,” adding that it’s a “teachable lesson” for her child
Hannah: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Production Designer Hannah Beachler attends The Women of Wakanda, held at the San Vicente Bungalows
Ruth: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter visits The Women of Wakanda at the San Vicente Bungalows