Angela Bassett, 67, Says She Often ‘Forgets How Old I Am’

Angela Bassett doesn’t let her age limit her.

The Oscar nominee was given the top spot on AARP’s Movies for Grownups’ list of the 25 Most Fabulous Women Over 50. In an interview with the outlet, Bassett, 67, shared her outlook on life and getting older.

“I don’t allow age to impose some limit on me. Half the time I forget how old I am,” says the 9-1-1 star, “or if it’s a birthday, it’s wonderful, it’s a birthday season — but how old? I don’t know. Plenty enough of people will remind you.”

She adds, “Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, keep loving life, embracing it. And just know that the best is yet to come. You can do anything you put your mind to.”

Bassett, who shares 19-year-old twins Bronwyn and Slater with husband Courtney B. Vance, also said her passion for her career continues to keep her “vibrant.”

“They say if you love what you do, you never work a day. I’m absolutely still loving what I do. It’s keeping me vibrant and out there,” she said. “But also I think a great part of it is your attitude. Just your attitude, how you look at life. And I have a very positive one.”

The AARP’s Movies for Grownups ranking of the 25 Most Fabulous Women Over 50 also highlights stars like Naomi Watts, June Squibb, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andie MacDowell.

“We created this list to spotlight women who are not just excelling in Hollywood, they are redefining it,” Alison Maxwell, senior executive editor of AARP.org, said in a press release.

“These powerhouse talents continue to take creative risks, deliver unforgettable performances and are showing the world that growing older is not something to hide, it’s something to embrace.”

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“Their influence, resilience and artistry prove that success and cultural impact don’t have an expiration date,” added Maxwell. “They are proving that age is not a limitation, it’s a power.”

In August, Bassett shared more about what she’s learned about aging.

“One of the beautiful byproducts of aging is the wisdom that comes along with it and the experiences that you’ve had that have made you stronger but not done you in,” the Black Panther actress told Woman’s World at the time. “All the mistakes you’ve made are things you’ve learned and grown from, and you’re better able to advocate for yourself and others.”

Bassett said she also learned that “everything isn’t so important.”

“There are some things that you can allow to pass you by, and the world will still go on. You learn to exercise your ‘no’ option and prioritize your health and mental well-being,” she explained.

” ‘No’ is a complete sentence. You can have trust and belief and then go on to the next thing. By doing that, you’ve given the person asking you the freedom to go on and find the answer that they need, and you’ve also freed yourself up to do things that you enjoy. You’re not being selfish. You’re being real.”