How old was Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove Back?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

The age of Angela Bassett while starring in How Stella Got Her Groove Back was:

39 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year How Stella Got Her Groove Back premiered:

January 1, 1998

And the known birth date of Angela Bassett:

August 16, 1958

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Angela Bassett during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.