At 55yrs old Angela Bassett is putting women half her age to shame inside the pages of Violet Grey magazine. Inside the pages, the Emmy-nominated actress lets us in on how she prepares for the read carpet and with a face and body like that it can’t be too hard. Check out the excerpts below.
V.G.: GETTING READY FOR THE RED CARPET IS A RITUAL FOR MANY ACTRESSES. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR YOU?
A.B.: My first question is always ‘Is my team available?’ I wish I could do all of this, but everyone has their gifts. Then I just sit there with my eyes closed. If I open them it’s only because I’m trying to get a few tips for myself!
V.G.: SO YOU GIVE YOUR TEAM TOTAL CREATIVE FREEDOM?
A.B.: I do. I just let them do what they do because they marry the look to the moment. It’s like a dance: We’re all doing it, and every person has their part. Everything has to meet and become one voice.
V.G.: YOUR SKIN IS PRISTINE. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?
A.B.: When I’m in New York I see my friend Mamie McDonald at Skin by Mamie. She understands skin. She makes it glow.
A.B.: Recently we had the wrap party for Whitney [the biopic Bassett directed], and it was real simple: foundation, mascara, a red lip, and you’re done. I’m not very good with eye shadow, but I’ve got foundation down.
A.B.: The foundation is Kevyn Aucoin; I like that. and I have to use the BeautyBlender—I fell in love as soon as I tried. You don’t see where the makeup starts and ends.
A.B.: Nars Red Lizard.
