Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala


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  • Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024

Angela Bassett accepts her honorary Oscar during the 14th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 9, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Angela Bassett was celebrated for a lifetime of memorable roles from Tina Turner to the queen of Wakanda as Hollywood's film academy handed out honorary Oscars on Tuesday.

Comedian Mel Brooks also received a golden statuette at the annual Governors Awards in front of a crowd of top stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper and Natalie Portman.

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