Regina King

Regina King is an American actress and director. She rose to fame in 1985 on the NBC sitcom 227 as Brenda Jenkins. King's most famous films include Boyz In The Hood (1991), Poetic Justice (1993), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005), Ray (2004) and The Harder They Fall (2021). King made her feature directorial debut with the 2020 Amazon Prime film One Night in Miami. She also directed episodes of Scandal, Being Mary Jane, This Is Us, Insecure and Shameless.  In 2019, King received her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in If Beale Street Could Talk. She has also won four Emmys, including back-to-back wins in 2015 and 2016 for her performance on the American Crime anthology series. In 2018, she received an Emmy for outstanding lead actress on Netflix's Seven Seconds and another in 2020 for HBO's Watchmen.
Regina King and Jimmy Kimmel Share an Emotional Moment in First Interview Together Since Her Son's Death
Regina King and Jimmy Kimmel Tear Up in First Interview Together Since Her Son's Death: 'You've Been Through a Lot'
Regina King and son Ian Alexander Jr. attend the 45th NAACP Image Awards presented by TV One at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2014 in Pasadena, California.
Regina King Says Her Son Was 'Struggling So Much' Before His Death: 'But He Never Presented That Way'
Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander
Regina King Says She Sometimes Still Feels 'Guilt' After Son's Death: 'The Sadness Will Never Go Away'
(L-R) Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. attend the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Regina King Says She’s a ‘Different Person’ Now 2 Years After Son’s Death: ‘Grief Is a Journey’
Regina King as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley
Regina King Stars as Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Woman in Congress, in Powerful Shirley Trailer
Regina King as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley
See Regina King as Trailblazing Black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in Shirley First Look Photos
Actress Regina King is having a fun time in Paris as she arrives to attend Paris Fashion Week
Regina King Makes a Stylish Appearance at Schiaparelli Show During Paris Fashion Week
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The Cast of 'Poetic Justice': Where Are They Now?
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Marla Gibbs Remembers Giving Regina King Tough Love on '227' Set: 'We Can Argue If You Want To'
Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander
Regina King Honors Late Son Ian Alexander Jr., 1 Year After His Death: 'My Guiding Light'
Alan Moore, taken on September 6, 2013. Moore is often considered the finest writer in the comics medium, and is best known for his graphic novels Watchmen and V For Vendetta. (Photo by Kevin Nixon/SFX Magazine/Future via Getty Images); Photograph by Mark Hill/HBO Yahya Abdul-Mateen II HBO Watchmen
'Watchmen' Creator Alan Moore Chastised HBO Series Showrunner About 'Embarrassing' Adaption
SANTA MARGHERITA DI PULA, ITALY - JUNE 10: Regina King attends the Filming Italy 2022 red carpet on June 10, 2022 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli / Getty Images)
Regina King Steps onto the Red Carpet in First Public Appearance Since Her Son's Tragic Death
Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King, Lin-Manuel Miranda
Met Gala 2022 Co-Chairs Revealed! Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Host
Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander
'Soul of a Nation' Sends 'Love Letter' Video Tribute to Regina King: 'Your Loss Is Our Loss'
Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander
Regina King's Son Ian Alluded to Social Media Not Being 'Healthy' for Him Before His Death
(L-R) Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King, wearing Gucci, attend the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Regina King Once Spoke About What Her Late Son Ian Alexander Jr. Learned from Watching Her Career
(L-R) Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. attend the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Viola Davis Mourns Death of Regina King's Son Ian Alexander Jr.: 'I Am Lifting and Holding You Up'
(L-R) Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King, wearing Gucci, attend the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Regina King and Late Son Ian Alexander Jr. Had Matching Tattoos to Show Their 'Unconditional Love'
Regina King Spent New Year's Eve with Her Son Ian: See Their Interview with Andy and Anderson
Regina King Spent New Year's Eve with Her Son Ian — See Their Interview with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper
(L-R) Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King, wearing Gucci, attend the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci at LACMA on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Regina King Receives Love and Support After Tragic Death of Son Ian: 'Absolutely Heartbroken'
Regina King and her son, Ian Alexander
Regina King's Son Ian Alexander Jr. Dies by Suicide: He 'Cared So Deeply'
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H.E.R. Leads 2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations, Chlöe and Drake Follow Closely Behind
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JAY-Z on Importance of Representation and Black History in Upcoming Western 'The Harder They Fall'
THE HARDER THEY FALL
See Idris Elba and Regina King as Outlaws on the Run in 'The Harder They Fall' Trailer
BEST DRESSED TOUT
PEOPLE's Best Dressed Stars of 2021
Sean Penn stars as John Vogel and Dylan Penn as Jennifer Vogel in FLAG DAY
Sean Penn's Daughter Dylan Makes Lead Debut in 'Flag Day' Alongside Dad — See the Gripping Trailer
The Harder They Fall
Idris Elba and Regina King Star in Thrilling Teaser for Netflix's Black Western 'Harder They Fall'
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Regina King Reacts to Rumors She's Directing Black 'Superman' Movie: 'That Is News to Me'
Regina King arrives at the Oscars
Regina King Makes a Major Entrance at the 2021 Oscars in Custom Louis Vuitton
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Regina King Kicks Off Oscars amid Strict COVID Safety Measures: 'Yes, We Are Doing It Maskless'
  LANA CONDOR TO HOST THE 23rd CDGA (COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARDS)
Lana Condor to Host the 2021 Costume Designers Guild Awards
Viola Davis and Daughter on W Magazine Cover
Viola Davis & Daughter Genesis, 10, Star in 'W' Magazine Photo Essay Directed by 'Auntie' Regina King
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The Best Dressed Stars at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards
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Regina King on Her Senior Dog's Golden Globes Appearance: 'He Deserves All the Attention'
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Watch Andra Day Scream as She's Surprised by Regina King After Her Golden Globes Win
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Regina King Has a High-Shine Moment at the Golden Globes in a Gown Embroidered with 40,000 Sequins
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History-Making Golden Globe Nominee Regina King: Her Unrivaled Career in Photos
Shirley Chisholm, Regina King
Regina King to Produce and Star as Shirley Chisholm in Upcoming Biopic: 'We Hope to Inspire'
Regina King on SNL
Regina King Makes Her 'SNL' Hosting Debut: 'Can't Believe I'm Actually Here!'
Golden Globes
Golden Globes Make History with Most Nominations for Female Directors in a Single Year
John Krasinski, Dan Levy, Regina King
'SNL' Announces 2021 Lineup, Including First-Time Hosts John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King
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Regina King Says She Will Be Hosting a 'One Night in Miami' 'Watch Party' on Her 50th Birthday
2021 = a new movie EVERY WEEK on Netflix
Watch Netflix Enlist Its A-List Stars to Announce Premiere of One Movie a Week in 2021
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Regina King on Turning 50: 'I'm Much More Interesting Now'
Chris Evans; Regina King; Don Cheadle
Regina King, Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, More Stars React to Capitol Riots: 'I'm Speechless'
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Makeup Artist, 35, Suddenly Falls Ill with 'Baffling and Very Rare' Symptoms
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Regina King on Breaking Down Barriers with One Night in Miami: 'It's an Important Story to Tell'
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Regina King's Extraordinary 2020, from Making Film Festival History to Fierce Advocacy Efforts
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Regina King Says Speaking Up About Social Justice Is 'Important': 'We Still Have to Fight'
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PEOPLE Reveals Its People of the Year: George Clooney, Regina King, Dr. Anthony Fauci & Selena Gomez
Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Aldis Hodge star in ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI
Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali Meet Up in First Trailer for Regina King's One Night in Miami
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Regina King's 2020 Emmys Outfits Are Being Auctioned by Christie's
Regina Kind, Uzo Aduba and Zendaya
All of the History-Making Wins from the 2020 Emmy Awards
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Everything to Know About the 1921 Tulsa Massacre Depicted in Emmy-Winning Watchmen
HBO's Watchmen
Watchmen Dominates Limited Series Categories at Emmys 2020
Regina King winning her Emmy and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Regina King Honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg as She Accepts Emmy Award: 'Rest in Power, RBG'
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Regina King on Being a Child Star on 227 and How She Stayed Grounded: 'It's Not an Easy Thing'
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Regina King: 'Now That I'm in My 40s, People in Power Are Recognizing' My Talent
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Regina King Makes History at Venice Film Festival as First Black Female Director Included
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Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King, Sanaa Lathan & Alfre Woodard Create All-Black Golden Girls
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See Regina King Directing Her First Film One Night in Miami
Television Academy's Performers Peer Group Celebration - Arrivals
Regina King Says There is 'Nothing More Important' Than Supporting Marginalized Communities amid COVID-19
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Jessica Alba, Regina King, Amanda Seales and More Wear T-Shirts Demanding Justice for Breonna Taylor