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Angela Bassett Explains How Being a Mom Helps Her Get in Character to Play the President (Exclusive)

While chatting with PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' on Sunday, May 18, Angela Bassett shares that motherhood helps her prepare for her presidential roles. The actress says that while she listens to her children, she ultimately has "veto power."

While chatting with PEOPLE at the New York City premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on Sunday, May 18, the 9-1-1 star, 66, shares that motherhood helps her prepare for her presidential roles. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever actress portrayed the president of the United States in both the Tom Cruise-led action film and on Netflix's Zero Day. The What's Love Got to Do with It actress previously appeared on Today, where she chatted about her illustrious acting career and her reaction to her twins Bronwyn and Slater heading off to college.

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