5. She gave an OUTSTANDING performance as the ultimate icon, Tina Turner.
In What's Love Got to Do with It, Angela played the legendary soul singer in a groundbreaking performance. This is one of the many iconic roles she has played, others include activist Rosa Parks and Dr. Betty Shabazz (wife of Malcom-X) in two different films! Her groovy performance won her a Golden Globe, truly giving her an "iconic" status. Embed from Getty Images