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We’ve seen her in films like What’s Love Got To Do With It and The Rosa Parks Story, and most recently, she’s been nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a compassionate voodoo priestess in American Horror Story: Coven, so it comes as no surprise that Angela Bassett is a pro when it comes to getting dressed for the red carpet.

For a recent feature on Violet Grey, the actress allowed the site to go behind the seams before a big night out, and also spilled some of her beauty secrets, which you should probably take note of – because just look at her. Keep reading for excerpts from the interview.

On the role that hair plays in the many different characters she’s been cast as: 

“For me, it’s vitally important. Once you see that come to life you can see the character slowly emerge. It allows you to go deeper, to discover her perspective and her idiosyncrasies. I look in the mirror to see how she moves, how she feels, how she speaks; then the moment happens when it’s like ‘Hello, I’m here.’”

On her pre-red carpet ritual: 

“I try to watch my diet so I can fit into whatever I am wearing. Cut the sugar, the alcohol and the bread, and eat a lot of protein and veggies.”

On getting ready to step out on the red carpet: 

“My first question is always ‘Is my team available?’ I wish I could do all of this, but everyone has their gifts. Then I just sit there with my eyes closed. If I open them it’s only because I’m trying to get a few tips for myself!”

On her skin secrets: 

“When I’m in New York I see my friend Mamie McDonald at Skin by Mamie. She understands skin. She makes it glow.”

On what she sees when she looks in the mirror: 

“A passionate woman who knows what she loves and has been blessed to be able to do it…and continue to do it!”

For more on Angela Bassett’s beauty secrets and rituals, you can check out the full interview over at Violet Grey.

SOURCE: VIOLET GREY

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