Angela Bassett Gets Into Character

Gina Wilhelm Actress

Angela Bassett is about to appear in the movie "Notorious," about the Notorious B.I.G. She's playing the rapper's mother.

In researching the role, she met extensively with Voletta Wallace, whom she plays. Ms. Wallace watched her performance every day, which Angela found unsettling.

However, she says her relationship with Wallace was that of two girlfriends.

The actress said the hardest part of the role was learning the Jamaican accent. She had Wallace make tapes so she could get the voice.

Gina Wilhelm Actress