‘9-1-1’ Fans Attack Angela Bassett as She Breaks Big Emmy News “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue from some items through these links.”
There are many things you can call Angela Bassett: mother, actress, entrepreneur. Well, now there’s another title to call her, and that’s Emmy winner!
The 9-1-1 actress has received nine Emmy nominations throughout her career, and she took home one for a project close to her heart. On September 7, Angela accepted the Outstanding Storyteller award at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The award was for Angela’s voiceover work on National Geographic’s Queens documentary series, a seven-episode limited series that explores the concept of matriarchy and female leaders in all forms of nature.
After being overwhelmed by the huge career milestone, Angela emotionally posted a moment of herself holding the coveted trophy on Instagram. She also used the caption to share her feelings about finally receiving the Emmy.
“My first #Emmy. So amazing to hold this award in my hands,” she gushed the following day, on September 8. “Thank you @televisionacad for helping me unpack and deliver the incredible story that the #Queens docuseries tells. I’ve spent so much of my life telling stories on camera, so when I had the chance to step back and let these powerful heroes share their congratulations, it was so refreshing. “Long overdue and well deserved!!!!” one person wrote. …but you always deserved it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” another person declared. “You’re incredible. We love it. 💚💚💚 👑👑👑 Queen,” another follower added. Yes, this is definitely a great way to start the fall season! And don’t forget that Angela will be back on TV soon, as 9-1-1 season 8 premieres Thursday, September 26 at 8 p.m. ET. And like previous seasons, her character Athena Nash Grant will definitely be ready to help rescue people from emergencies.
