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Angela Bassett Prepares for Empty Nest as Twins Head to College

The acclaimed actress shares her mixed emotions about her children's upcoming college journey, expressing both excitement for them and sadness for herself.

  • Angela Bassett and husband Courtney B. Vance are gearing up for a significant lifestyle change as their twins, Slater and Bronwyn, prepare to leave for college.
  • Bassett jokes about possibly needing therapy to cope with the transition to an empty nest, highlighting her emotional preparation for this new chapter.
  • The couple has been actively involved in their twins' college selection process, touring 26 schools to find the right fit.
  • Bassett and Vance, both Yale School of Drama alumni, subtly encourage their children to consider Yale, though they emphasize the importance of the twins making their own decisions.
  • The family plans to focus on positive transitions, with advice from friends suggesting a vacation post-drop-off to mitigate sadness.
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