“And to the fans, you are the magic.”

Angela Bassettis undeniably a legendary queen.

She voiced Dorothea Williams in Pixar’s 2020 filmSoul.

Angela Bassett stands on stage holding a microphone, wearing a stylish suit

She voiced Groove inWhispers: An Elephant’s Tale.

“To see her and what she does is truly a gift,” he said.

“She’s incredible.

Angela Bassett on the red carpet wearing a statement bow gown with an elegant necklace, posing with a smile

She’s been incredible for decades.”

After the Dora Milajeappeared, Ryan presented to Angela.

I share this honor with all of you."

Angela Bassett in an elegant red pantsuit at a Disney event, standing in front of a floral arrangement

“And to the fans,youare the magic,” Angelacontinued.

I stand here today because you have bought the tickets…you have watched the television shows.

You have cheered me on my best days, and lifted me up on the more difficult ones.

Tina Turner and Angela Bassett in a recording studio, smiling and laughing; Turner wears a button-up vest, and Bassett wears a lace-sleeved top with headphones

Thank you, always."

All hail, thee Angela Bassett!

Closeup of Angela Bassett

Screenshot from "Meet the Robinsons"

Animated characters from "Soul" performing jazz music on stage; one plays the piano, another plays the bass, and a woman with a saxophone stands in the foreground

Three elephants, with a baby elephant in the center, standing and drinking water. This image is taken in a natural habitat, likely a savanna

Angela Bassett wearing an elaborate headdress and golden jewelry, seated in a formal setting, looking intently ahead

Ryan Coogler, dressed in a white suit, speaks at a podium while Angela Bassett, in a white dress with voluminous sleeves, stands behind him holding an award

Angela Bassett smiling, wearing a fitted long-sleeve dress, with long wavy hair and hanging earrings, standing in front of a backdrop at an event

Left to right: Bronwyn Vance, Angela Bassett, Black Panther dress, Bronwyn Vance holding a clutch, and Courtney B. Vance at an event

Angela Bassett in a regal, futuristic outfit with an elaborate metallic headdress, standing outdoors near a beach

Angela Bassett stands on the blue carpet at a Hulu on Disney+ event, wearing a stylish metallic one-shoulder top paired with black wide-leg pants

Miley Cyrus in a glamorous dress holding an award, Harrison Ford in a suit, and Kathleen Kennedy holding an Oscar statue