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United States Regina King is an American actress, director, and producer recognized for her impactful performances, directorial achievements, and commitment to storytelling that showcases diverse narratives.
Regina King reunited with Vaseline for the skin care brand's launch of the Radiant X Firm & Restore Body Lotion, the latest expansion of its Radiant X product line. She also partnered with Vaseline for their Equitable Skincare for All campaign to bring attention and change to healthcare disparities.
King has partnered with banking giant Wells Fargo & Company to donate an additional $1 million to Kollab Youth, aiming to inspire more youth of color and promote financial literacy within underserved communities.
Regina King has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. Her production company, Royal Ties, will produce films and series exclusively for the streaming platform.
The Oscar and Emmy Award-winning actress and filmmaker extended her partnership with luxury automaker Cadillac as a brand ambassador for its 'Never Stop Arriving' campaign, with the campaign's visuals shot by Dee Rees.
BET partnered with Vaseline and its brand ambassador, Regina King, for the Equitable Skincare for All campaign, focused on increasing access to equitable skincare for Black and Brown communities.
Regina King launched her wine brand, 'MianU,' a venture inspired by her late son, Ian Alexander Jr.
Regina King has lent her voice for a Procter & Gamble's Always television advertisement.
Regina Rene King was born on January 15, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing as Brenda Jenkins in the television sitcom “227” from 1985 to 1990. Following this, she gained recognition for her roles in John Singleton’s films, including “Boyz n the Hood” (1991), “Poetic Justice” (1993), and “Higher Learning” (1995). Her career continued to progress with a role in the hit comedy film “Friday” (1995) and further mainstream recognition came from her role as Marcee Tidwell in “Jerry Maguire” (1996).
King expanded her filmography with diverse roles, co-starring in action films like “Enemy of the State” (1998) and appearing in dramas and comedies such as “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998) and “Down to Earth” (2001). A significant milestone was her portrayal of Margie Hendrix in the Academy Award-nominated biographical film “Ray” (2004), for which she received several awards, including the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress. The mid-2000s saw her voice acting as Huey and Riley Freeman in the animated series “The Boondocks” (2005–2014) and a main role in “24” (2007). From 2009 to 2013, she played Detective Lydia Adams in the police drama “Southland”, earning multiple Critics’ Choice Television Award nominations and two NAACP Image Awards.
In more recent years, King has achieved significant critical acclaim and awards success. She won four Primetime Emmy Awards between 2015 and 2020 for her performances in “American Crime” (2015–2017), “Seven Seconds” (2018), and “Watchmen” (2019). Her role in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She made her feature directorial debut with “One Night in Miami…” (2020), a film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival and earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Director. She also continued to direct episodes for notable television series including “Scandal,” “This Is Us,” and “Shameless.” Her recent acting work includes “The Harder They Fall” (2021) and the biopic “Shirley” (2024), where she played the title role and served as a producer.
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