Angela Bassett has finally taken home her first-ever Emmy Award after an illustrious career spanning decades. The actress won the award for Best Narrator at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys for her powerful narration of National Geographic’s docuseries Queens, marking a significant milestone in her career after being nominated nine times.
In her acceptance speech, Bassett expressed her joy: “It feels amazing. Thank you so much to National Geographic, Wild Star Film, and all the incredible female directors who brought this outstanding story to life, showcasing the fierce and majestic wonders of the animal kingdom. I couldn’t be more grateful.”
Initially, Bassett was hesitant to join the project, as she revealed in a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter: “It was summertime, and we were on a break from 9-1-1. After a long season, I was really looking forward to some time off, to relax, spend time with my family, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation. When the opportunity to narrate Queens first came up, I was ready to say no.” However, after the team circled back and sent her a sizzle reel, her perspective changed. “I decided to sit down, watch it, and really focus on the project—and from that moment, I knew it was something I couldn’t pass up.”
Queens is a seven-part series that explores the lives and leadership of female animals in the wild. What particularly drew Bassett to the project was its all-female production team, which she found inspiring. She noted, “That was one of the things that really excited me about this project. It was the incredible work of an all-women team that made this story possible.”
After her win, Bassett shared in the Emmy press room, “We don’t set out to win awards, but when they come, they are a testament to the hard work and dedication that goes into what we do. While narration might seem like a solo effort, there’s an entire team behind me—people who pursued me, believed in me, and worked with me to tell the amazing story of the female-led matriarchies in the wild. To top it off, it was produced by a team of women, a first in the world of wildlife documentaries, which made the experience even more inspiring for me.”
Though this is her first Emmy win, Bassett’s career has been adorned with numerous accolades. Her nine Emmy nominations include her recent nod in 2023 for Best Narrator for her work on Good Night Oppy. Bassett has consistently proven her versatility across genres, from on-screen performances to voiceover work, making her win for Queens a well-deserved recognition of her talent.
Her win not only celebrates her individual achievement but also highlights the importance of women’s leadership both in front of and behind the camera. As Queens continues to captivate audiences with its story of animal matriarchs, Bassett’s voice stands as a guiding force, helping to bring the world’s wild and powerful females to life. This Emmy win is a testament to Bassett’s enduring legacy in entertainment and her ability to tell compelling stories, no matter the medium.
With a career as expansive and impressive as Angela Bassett’s, this first Emmy is likely just another chapter in her ongoing journey, and fans can’t wait to see what she’ll do next.
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