Angela Bassett, Queen Ramonda herself, received the Montecito Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. “Ms. Bassett has had an illustrious career as an actor, director, and producer, and in Wakanda Forever [her latest film in the Marvel Black Panther universe] reminds us why she’s so greatly revered. She’s regal, fierce, and commanding as Queen Ramonda. We bow down,” stated SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, who led the evening’s discussion with Bassett.
Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, presented Bassett with the award onstage as he spoke about the impact she and her movies have had on him throughout his life.
Angela Bassett greets fans at the Montecito Award Ceremony during the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF 
Angela Bassett speaks onstage | Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF 
Credit: Becky Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF 
Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for SBIFF
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