Disney's dazzling Legends ceremony drew a parade of A-listers to the Honda Center in Anaheim on Sunday night to conclude the Mouse House's D23 Expo.
Meet the Disney Legends of 2024!
The Disney's Legends awards program is a hall of fame that recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the Disney legacy. Past honorees include Christina Aguilera, Stan Lee, Betty White and Oprah Winfrey.
Angela Bassett has been recognized for her three decades of work with Disney, including her role in Touchstone's "What's Love Got to Do With It," her narration of National Geographic's The Flood and the Disney+ docuseries "The Imagineering Story," and, most recently, her Oscar-nominated performance as Queen Ramonda in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler recalled being inspired by Bassett’s work as a child when he introduced her. “Watching her and what she does is truly a gift,” he said, telling the audience how she led his cast after the loss of lead actor Chadwick Boseman. “She’s incredible. She’s been incredible for decades.”