Angela Bassett, 64, Told She Looks Like a 'Man' & Is Unrecognizable after New Sighting in Italy - She's Proud of Her Age

• Angela Bassett prefers not to wear makeup, choosing to be proud of her age instead.
• The 64-year-old actress was recently spotted on vacation in Italy, and fans noticed how different she looked.
• Despite being slammed for her appearance, Bassett spoke out about aging and staying beautiful.

Angela Bassett has become a highly recognizable celebrity throughout the years. From films such as "What's Love Got to Do With It?" to the hit TV show "American Horror Story," Bassett has proved her prowess as an actress. But when she's not on the big screen, Bassett prefers a much more unassuming lifestyle.

While Hollywood often conjures images of stylists constantly buzzing about their clients, even for a quick trip to the mall, some stars prefer to live their lives much like any regular individual might. Bassett is among those who like to keep their everyday lives simple and straightforward, with few bells and whistles.

Bassett has opened up about her beauty regime and her general view on looking good, saying she has never put much stock in things like makeup. The actress shared that she has always focused on more important things, preferring to pay attention to staying healthy and maintaining good skin instead.

While numerous comments slammed Bassett for her all-natural look, many people also praised her for looking youthful and commended her for her acting prowess.

Instead of layering her skin with makeup, Bassett has turned to other methods to help her look good. The actress shared that she is convinced that maintaining a stress-free lifestyle is what keeps her skin looking youthful. Of course, she also devotes time to keeping herself moisturized and has an aesthetician to help her look her best.

But Bassett has always preferred to look inwards instead of getting hung up on outer appearances. While portraying numerous iconic black women, including Rosa Parks, Betty Shabazz, and Tina Turner, Bassett tried to show off their strength of character instead of just making them look good physically. And she has the same approach to her personal life.

Bassett Criticized for Her Looks after Italy Vacation

Although many people would commend Bassett for her relaxed attitude toward makeup, some have also had negative comments about her choice to go makeup-free in her daily life. Most recently, Bassett was spotted out seeing the sights in a seaside town in Italy as she enjoyed a much-deserved vacation.

The actress shared that she's confident in her appearance and her age.

The "Black Panther" star looked radiant in a brown and white animal print dress, flaunting her curves and wearing her hair down straight. She paired her outfit with a black handbag and a golden bracelet around her wrist. She threw on a pair of golden sandals to match her bracelet and set out with little makeup on.

Many Facebook users flocked to the internet to comment on Bassett's look, and not all of the remarks were positive. Several users noted that the actress didn't quite look like herself, with one person writing, "Who is it? A he or a she?" A few others echoed the sentiment, noting that the 64-year-old didn't look her best.

One user commented, "Looks like a man in high heels to me. Really take a good look." Another noted, "That's a dude in a dress." A few other users criticized Bassett for her choice of makeup, with one person commenting, "Man almost look like a completely different person. That make-up is straight from lucifer I meant Jesus himself (sic)."

One Facebook user shared their opinion in a slightly more neutral tone, stating simply, "This does not look like her. Wow." Others noted that the actress was showing her age, with one person remarking, "My grandmother is older than her and looks better. Far from gorgeous." Another user agreed, "Yikes…she really does need to put some [makeup] on."

While numerous comments slammed Bassett for her all-natural look, many people also praised her for looking youthful and commended her for her acting prowess. One friendly Facebook user praised her, "She still hot and young (sic)." Another noted, "She's gorgeous for a 64 years old (sic)." One person wrote, "She looks like she is [in] her thirties."

Bassett's Basics to Aging

Despite some of the negative comments left on social media, Bassett doesn't mind what others say about her looks. The actress shared that she's confident in her appearance and her age. In fact, she shared that she dislikes compliments praising her looks that end in "despite your age."

Although these compliments are often meant as heartfelt and positive inputs on her beauty, Bassett explained that the added snippet bringing up her age serves as a bit of an insult tagged at the end of a compliment. The actress remarked, "I think when we take care of ourselves, we do look good for our age, whatever age that is, you know?"

Although aging can be a stressful process for many people, Bassett's advice would be to accept it for what it is — an unavoidable and natural part of life. When it comes to growing older, Bassett doesn't try a slew of half-baked products meant to fight aging. Instead, she keeps her skin healthy and looking youthful.

While she has noted the popularity of anti-aging creams, Bassett swears by a low-stress lifestyle. The actress insisted that one of the ways she has maintained her youthful skin is by regulating her emotions to keep stress at a minimum. She noted that anyone can look young, but eliminating unnecessary stress is imperative.

Besides living a relaxed life, Bassett has also noted how important exercise is in her weekly routine. The actress breaks a good sweat about twice a week, optimizing the time she spends working out by acquiring the help of a professional personal trainer. She prioritizes cardio, strength workouts, and yoga.

Bassett also noted that she prefers working out in the mornings since her capacity for physical exertion diminishes as the day progresses. But a workout isn't all it takes to keep Bassett looking her best. The actress has opened up about her diet, saying it is integral to her beauty regimen. She follows a strict diet to help her stay healthy.

Bassett has divided her week into three parts, restricting herself to specific food groups for every section of the week. On Mondays and Tuesdays, she sticks to carbs and fruit. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the actress eats protein and vegetables. The last few days are filled with healthy fats, and she avoids eating any dairy and most breads.