Regina King's Biography
Regina Rene King is an American actress who started her career as a teenager, landing the role of Brenda, the daughter of the lead character in the sitcom "227" in 1985. Since then, she has appeared in over fifty film and television projects, earning numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and three Emmys.
Early Life
The future Hollywood star was born on January 15, 1971, in Los Angeles. Her mother, Gloria, was a teacher, and her father, Thomas, was an electrician. In 1975, her sister Reina was born. Interestingly, both their names mean "queen": Regina in Latin and Reina in Spanish. In 1979, their parents separated.
Early Roles
King knew her calling early and dove into acting studies. For ten years, actress Betty A. Bridges mentored her, helping her master speech techniques, improvisation, body language, and other performance essentials.


Career Development
In 1996, two movies featuring the actress were released - "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" and "Jerry Maguire." In the latter, her co-stars were Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr., with King playing the wife of Gooding Jr.'s character.King's next role was as Carla, the wife of the lead character Robert (Will Smith) in the 1998 thriller "Enemy of the State." That same year, she starred in the romantic drama "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and the adventure movie "Mighty Joe Young," alongside Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton.


One standout musical moment was Charles' classic "Hit The Road Jack," featuring a heated exchange between an angry woman and a cheating man. King delivered a powerhouse performance as the scorned woman, furious that her lover won't leave his wife for her and their child.I found very little information about Margie, so I mostly relied on the sound of her voice to understand who she was. But I feel like Margie was there with me when I played the part. The role chose me, and I chose the role. It's as if Margie spoke to me; I think I couldn't have played any other female role in the movie except for Margie's.
Around the same time, she starred as Dr. Murphy, who runs an emergency care center, in the psychological thriller "The Leftovers." The role earned her Critics' Choice and Gold Derby award nominations in 2016. She shared the screen with actors Justin Theroux, Margaret Qualley, Liv Tyler, and Scott Glenn.


In 2021, Regina King appeared in two projects: the Netflix western "The Harder They Fall" and the crime drama "Flag Day."Angela wears different masks, just like all of us. We behave differently depending on situations in our lives, and Angela is a fitting and thoughtful representation of this. Throughout high school, I constantly wore different «masks,» adapting my behavior based on who I was with. I didn't have one set group of friends, so on Mondays, I'd hang out with skaters and on Tuesdays with the stoners. I always had to adapt.

Regina King's Personal Life
The acclaimed actress isn't currently married. She's previously been linked to Curtis Baldwin, her co-star from "227," and later dated professional basketball player Quentin Richardson.From 1997 to 2007, she was married to Ian Alexander, a VP at Warner Bros. Records and later became a music producer.

Ian Alexander Jr. took his own life in early 2022, just days after turning 26. King didn't share details publicly, asking only that the media respect her family's privacy during this tragedy.

Regina King Now
The biographical drama "Shirley," focusing on Shirley Chisholm, is set for release in 2024, the first Black woman to run for US President (in 1972). Four years prior, she became the first Black congresswoman. King takes on the role of Chisholm, explaining, "Shirley Chisholm's fearless determination has inspired many of us, and we hope this film will inspire many future generations."