Angela Bassett recently opened up about the challenges she faced while portraying music icon Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic What's Love Got to Do with It. The actress revealed that embodying Turner's character was both physically and emotionally demanding, particularly during the reenactment of the more tragic aspects of Turner's life.
In the film, Bassett starred as Tina Turner alongside Laurence Fishburne, who portrayed Ike Turner, Tina's abusive ex-husband and musical partner. The movie delved into the tumultuous relationship between the two musicians, highlighting the years of abuse that Tina endured at the hands of Ike.
