Keke Palmer & Angela Bassett Reunite After 16 Years | Vanity Fair

It's been sixteen years since Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett starred together in 'Akeelah and the Bee.' Keke and Angela reunite to discuss everything from Keke's viral impression of Angela to working on their latest projects, Jordan Peele's 'NOPE' and Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'

Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Evan Allan
Celebrity Talent: Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer
Producer: Jackie Phillips
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Carolina Wachockier
Entertainment Director: Caitlyn Brody
Senior Correspondent, Hollywood: Rebecca Ford
Camera Operator: Malcolm Cook
Audio: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas, Faith Evans
Art Director: Sage Griffin
Post Production Supervisor: Nicholas Ascanio
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
Angela Bassett Makeup: D'Andre Michael
Angela Bassett Hair: Randy Stodghill
Angela Bassett Styling: Jennifer Austin
Keke Palmer Makeup: Mylah Morales
Keke Palmer Hair: Miles Jeffries
Keke Palmer Styling: Law Roach



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[AA-qbni]

It's honestly a crime Angela has never won an Oscar. She's one of the best actresses around.

[samanthq]

whoever arranged this need a raise. Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett are such lovely, talented, naturally funny people

[sophiaisabelle]

Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett certainly have the best onscreen chemistry. Their insights are just wonderful overall.

[KandyGTV]

I love how Keke knows how to stop, hold a thought, and just listen. She is a great interviewer. Angela is absolutely stunning and sultry💜

[deykno]

These two women are national treasures and should be protected at all costs

[macolle]

Angela’s voice is like a soothing cloud. I could listen to her talk for hours 😭😭😭 It’s unfair to be this amazing just walking around.

[najinaji]

Angela has that motherly soul, she’s so calm and warm . Keke is so vibrant and funny . I just love them together!

[djamyria]

Angela's warm "I love you" at the end made it seem like it was truly a mother and daughter catching up. Glad we were able to witness this beautiful reunion.

[maksvoice]

This just strikes me as a mother-daughter conversation of personal achievements and successes. I love this.

[mohammadredziz]

They look like a real life Mother-Daughter 💖

[HiThere-tvbd]

Angela Bassett is perfection! They should give her an Oscar just for existing.

[jonahsahn]

It's a SHAME that Angela hasn't won an Oscar...

[betsylotr]

I'm just shocked that Angela Bassett hasn't won an Oscar. It tells you a lot about the acting industry. Her performances are riveting.

[AndaiyeAsili]

Keke is so respectful. Both are world class actresses and have added so much to my world 🤍🤍

[ItsSonya]

Is it just me or was this interview too short?? OMG I could've listened to them forever!!! Let's make that remake happen!! These two are true kindred spirits and Angela is just Queen Muva forever!!! Such a graceful, kind person and KeKe is just a big ball of JOY!!!!

[keisha]

It's crazy how much they look alike. They definitely need to do a movie together again. Beautiful Queens 👑

[timy]

This collab is incredible. They were first a new kid actor and adult actor and now they are two adults talking their careers.

[paolam.c.]

They don't even need talking points. They had a whole conversation by themselves, love that

[queendanielle]

Why hasn't Angela won an Oscar & a Grammy for her acting, she's phenomenal!

[Jah_LEASE_yah]

Angela is a literal icon. She is so talented.