Let’s talk about Angela Bassett for a moment. The legendary actress, known for her powerful performances onscreen, has found herself in a whole new role lately: navigating the uncharted waters of raising teenagers. As her twins, Bronwyn and Slater, grow up, Angela is learning to adapt to the challenges that come with this stage of parenting. One particularly interesting adjustment? Watching her kids start to date. And yes, it’s been a little awkward for dad Courtney B. Vance, but hey, that’s parenthood for you.

Angela, who’s nothing short of a queen at 62, recently opened up about her daughter Bronwyn’s budding romance. In an interview with Us Weekly ahead of the Diabetes by Heart event on May 25, she shared some candid thoughts. “My daughter asked if she could have a boyfriend,” Angela revealed. “So she’s starting to date. I sometimes have the nerve to ask, ‘Have you kissed?’ And she says, ‘No.’ And I’m like, ‘Oh, OK, well that wasn’t my journey.’” Talk about relatable, right? It’s a delicate balance between curiosity and respect as a parent, and Angela seems to be handling it with grace and humor.

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Respect, Respect, Respect: Courtney’s Take on Teen Dating

While Angela might be the one asking the tough questions, her husband Courtney is all about setting the tone for healthy relationships. The Preacher’s Wife star, who shares Angela’s commitment to raising respectful teens, has made it clear that respect is key when it comes to dating. “Courtney is all about respect, respect, respect,” Angela emphasized. “He’s making sure our 15-year-olds know the importance of choosing a good partner.” Of course, this new phase of parenting isn’t without its awkward moments, but Angela insists it’s all part of the process. “It’s still sweet,” she added with a smile.

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Bronwyn vs. Slater: Different Paths, Same Love

While Bronwyn has started showing interest in having a boyfriend, Angela revealed that Slater isn’t quite as focused on romance. Despite his charm as a little kid—“At 3, he was interested. [He would say,] ‘Mom, I like that girl,’” Angela fondly recalled—Slater’s priorities have shifted. Now 15, he’s more interested in pursuing his passion for music. “He likes to write lyrics and raps. He’s all in on that,” Angela shared. “And that’s just fine.” It’s clear that Angela and Courtney are supportive of their children’s individual paths, whether they’re exploring love or following their dreams.

Angela and Courtney: Parenting Through the Years

Since welcoming Bronwyn and Slater into the world in 2006, Angela and Courtney have been navigating the ups and downs of parenthood together. Their marriage, which began in 1997, has only grown stronger as they’ve faced the challenges of raising two unique individuals. In a 2019 interview with Closer Weekly, Courtney opened up about the “new phase” of raising teenagers. “They’re in everything now,” he explained. “Before my wife and I were going to do this and were going to do this and this and this… Now, OK, you don’t want to do that. Oh, OK, let’s do that. So it’s a new phase for us.”