Angela Evelyn Bassett is an American actress. She has become well known for her biographical film roles portraying real-life women, including Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It. She is currently starring on the FX horror series American Horror Story: Coven, as Marie Laveau.

Washington is an award winning actor.

Spike Lee is one of the most prominent and influential media figures today. His films include the critically acclaimed "School Daze;" Academy Award nominee "Do the Right Thing; Malcolm X; Clockers;" and "25th Hour." Born in Atlanta, Spike attended Morehouse College and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned his master of fine arts degree in film production. Spike and his wife are the authors of "Please, Baby, Please, " their first picture book with Simon & Schuster. They live in New York City with their two children.