"Watchmen" Star Regina King Reacts To Her Most Iconic Roles

"Watchmen" star Regina King takes us for a trip down memory lane as she looks back at her most iconic roles, including working with the late, great John Witherspoon and her Oscar-winning performance in "If Beale Street Could Talk" 🎬
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[@BAMOORE94]

She said “both Janet and Tupac are Iconic”.. I don’t think she realizes she’s legendary

[@CallMeCharlie09]

She doesn't. I hope she gets her flowers while she is on this earth giving us LIFE!!!

[@Blackoreanfemale]

Right

[@cf8786]

@bee boo GTFOH with this asinine response.

[@DarkerPhoenix1]

Janet is ok in the acting world definitely not Iconic

[@theekaleeb6268]

I think she means the film itself was iconic not nessarily Janet and tupac

[@amandabrown5555]

Her acting range is so awesome. She was born to do this

[@timmyo911]

Amen

[@TenaciousZen]

holy f*ck knuckles....I am JUST NOW realizing she did Boondocks...mind....blown.

[@ndo533]

@@TenaciousZen jus now? I hear Riley every time she screams. Dont matter what movie or show shes in 😂😂😂

[@HotMessMemories1]

Timothy O. Mims she wasn’t on Amen with Sherman Hemsley. She was in 227 with Marla Gibbs.

[@BEHEDETY]

Yay Love her!!

[@JerseysFinests]

Boondocks takes her to a special place , the twinkle that gets in her eye when speaking about boondocks 🥰. Regina king your a black queen. A goddess. Black excellence at its finest. Really appreciate you.

[@realkesth430]

Starlight of alll I wanna too

[@justinwinn01]

@Starlight of alll im 80% percent sure

[@christinaetienne9484]

I wish i could love this comment

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

Her royal surname suits her. She's a true one of a kind

[@rival2859]

@ Juicy Teashade 2022

[@PalmurcioWorld]

She was so snubbed this year's Golden Globes for Best Actress... Update: She won the Emmy!!!

[@darrellglover493]

well... the good news is that she's already a gold globe and academy award winner. But I agree she been snubbed this year.

[@hecantguardme15]

yeah but who cares .. it's the Golden Globes lol people have been stopped caring about the golden globe awards

[@m.rizal.s5625]

it's only golden globe dude chill emmy coming out next year and im sure she's gonna get a nominations at least, along with the rest of talent on the show

[@tommymc7535]

South land was such a better show then watchmen..... but watchmen still pretty good tbh, season finale was dope af

[@binaryvoid0101]

The Golden Globes is ruled by the Hollywood Foreign Press and they are notoriously celebrity obsessed. This is why bad films like “Burlesque” (Cher, Christina Aguilera) and “The Tourist” (Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie) get nominated.

[@buttahp]

when she had that John Singleton moment. 😢

[@dylpickle0927]

I almost cried with her

[@CallMeCharlie09]

I did shed a couple of tears....

[@markreneau1399]

3 of John Singleton first movies she was picked for...

[@moeshonestreviews6958]

Her and Angela bassett are beast. So much talent and beauty. Love those two..

[@CallMeCharlie09]

In all honesty I LOVE BOTH LADIES..... But for whatever reason, the older they get the better they look. I don't know if they are just regal beauties or what! But whatever they are doing, I pray God continues to keep them. They come across beautiful inside and out!

[@MsJackieJack]

I didn't realize she played BOTH Riley and Huey in The Boondocks! She's amazing.

[@msoddballz5763]

Yep she does. There's a video of her doing both of the voices in the studio.

[@MrBigjon77799]

U slow up😂😂😂

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@msoddballz5763 In the same recording session too. She was seamlessly switching between the two

[@blackghostblaze2]

She's great on Watchmen.

[@raynard3]

Yes she is

[@redalert2291]

Oh hell yeah

[@LiveLoveLaugh_44]

blackghostblaze2 you’re so dam right!!!

[@alwaysm.i.a10]

Want to watch it so bad but worried it's going to piss me off.

[@LiveLoveLaugh_44]

alwaysm.i.a. It’s a great show. Watch the first two episode at least

[@allpeacepearson5080]

30 plus year career but doesnt look 30. She is gorgeous and talented. Best of the best.

[@g4l173]

Who tf would dislike this video Regina King is QUEEN

[@me0on0utube]

The dislikes come the ppl who're BIG mad about that good ass Watchmen show

[@ishmaelmorris6339]

Someone stupid

[@anigrafx]

The dislikes are here because who the hell gets *Regina King* for an interview and plays loud ass music over her voice??? I mean , WTF??

[@Geblawi]

Future Universe X - F*ck you! 🖕🏻 I’m white and I _adore_ Regina King. I worship her, in fact.

[@godslawt]

REGINA BEEN KING!

[@Dennis_K09]

They don't even have American Crime on here where she won 2 emmys.

[@m.rizal.s5625]

right? this woman is a talent

[@MrLangkahKanan]

video producer doesn't know her well enough

[@jamedraa8472]

Is this just movies? Because really, they could have started with 227. (I'm not even 1/3 through yet.)

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Or Seven Seconds where she finally won a leading acting Emmy

[@00ghostcobra]

No "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" either..

[@thefingerofgod69]

When she whispers "it was so ghetto" at 1:04 and then giggles and says something like "but in the best way" I laughed.

[@OcGurl81]

Everytime I see her DESTROY Chicago's ego, I die a thousand times 😂.

[@josephmorales652]

OcGurl81 her reaction watching it killed me 😂

[@OcGurl81]

@ LMAO 😂. "N***a's dick can't stay hard for 5 minutes". "Tf you do take steroids?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OcGurl81]

@@josephmorales652 She felt every bit of that line LMAO!!!

[@sujaggirl]

OcGurl81 yesssss

[@MichaelLesesne]

Bop. Motha-----

[@thehistoryhq]

this woman payed her dues!!!now she is getting her respect and glory

[@kylecruel]

Regina is a Queen. A lifetime in Hollywood but still so down to earth and real. Our modern day Lena Horne.... beautiful, talented, and an icon of her industry. Much love!!!

[@KaylaMarie_]

Regina means queen in latin

[@yeslowlow]

She comes off as one of the most authentic, down to earth, non-pretentious people. Someone who would seemingly attempt to make you feel comfortable and not throw her star status at you. I think she is very "easy on the eyes" as the ol' folk say. She's beautiful!

[@got2bjosh]

The music is sooo loud. Drowning out Oscar, Emmy, and Golden-globe winning actress, Regina King.

[@DonTheking]

Jarrel Ely King in my opinion

[@leba52]

I'm a little disappointed they didn't include Friday

[@954brent954]

RIP John Witherspoon aka pops aka grandad.

[@mskishababy3014]

Or 227

[@westnilesnipes]

That movie was a classic

[@reneedillard7511]

Friday or 227

[@westnilesnipes]

Error Report Southland was an excellent show. It really sucks they axed it and just left it with that big ass cliffhanger.

[@thebullfrog__]

: You can tell she is deeply invested in all of the roles she has taken. She could retell a history of each role so richly and affectionately.

[@racheldhm1316]

Where is Southland, The Leftovers, Seven Seconds? All critically acclaimed

[@tommymc7535]

South land was fucking dope! They lost funding and ended that show so bad

[@oludumares_manifestation]

Yes Southland and Leftovers!

[@oludumares_manifestation]

I forgot she was Ray!

[@Askanison29]

Enemy of the State

[@ndo533]

@@tommymc7535 its coming back on HBO max.

[@DaniellesDanielle]

Her braids look so good. I was distracted the whole time.

[@CallMeCharlie09]

Lol.... RIGHT!!!!

[@nellzman]

She literally grew up in front of us. She had that girl next door vibe, even still.

[@bringitdancingdolls542]

Why they forgot Friday and Daddy Day Care 😌😌😌. When I was born thats when I knew about Regina

[@drtash21]

If they ever do a movie on Michelle Obama....

[@bmoore1908]

drtash21 omg yes she would be perfect for the part

[@chukaye6677]

Wow! You are so right

[@CheRhys]

They gave the role to Viola Davis

[@talkingwithtyvethia7283]

Yes she would be perfect

[@zeke2612]

Yes she would the best fit

[@adreonnamathew7876]

where’s a thin line between love and hate? Of Friday?, Higher learning?

[@lacraysha1]

Higher learning yes

[@chedebnam6025]

Yes Higher learning

[@gacaptain]

I know the daughter on 227 wasn't one of her greatest roles but I don't see how they could just skip that considering that's where she got her start.

[@Victoriaistalented]

adreonna mathew right!!!

[@laquintinbelser8342]

U beat me to it

[@akira081971]

Where's 227? I loved that show as a kid.

[@goat1408]

It's Jimmies Not Sprinkles no 227? This list is beyond incomplete then

[@sherriew36]

Yup..she was Brenda before all of these roles.

[@konadreamer2012]

It's Jimmies Not Sprinkles yes my favorite and where’s Mighty Joe Young classic!!!

[@alwaysm.i.a10]

Ehhhh. She was a child and that was one of those cultural shows.

[@columbia81]

@@alwaysm.i.a10 so, because she was a child then, it doesn't count?

[@kabubagachugu7729]

She did voice overs for both Riley and Hughie?! Damn 🐐🐐

[@PalmurcioWorld]

I love how she looks at the scene who gave her the Oscar and praises everyone involved but her. What an extraordinary, humble queen.

[@sarahb6163]

she's looking at her boo😍😍🥰🥰

[@jaythedon318]

She is still very beautiful.

[@loiniksw]

the background music is too loud

[@Tebogajardo]

it is indeed

[@gdac6874]

IKR...annoyingly so.

[@iAmCurtJr]

Way to fucking loud

[@2ramzyx]

THANK YOU. It was drowning her out! I was like, let this BEAST of an actress speak!

[@remayes77]

It really is.

[@lowkeyloki8832]

What’s the point of interviewing someone if you’re just gonna have the loud circus music playing the whole time?!

[@andresuston7692]

I heard everything she said OVER the music.

[@geekimusprime]

Yeah, especially during the boondocks section.

[@bradlocken2621]

This is buzzfeed, the worst chain of KZbin channels to date

[@125loopy]

6:15 I'm so glad she changed this scene lol. This was iconic

[@montrealbond4753]

She said that she slapped Jamie so hard and she didn’t realize it, Nia Long said the same thing when she slapped Taye Diggs in The Best Man.

[@telikaandfam]

awww made me want to cry when she started talking about john singleton

[@MrRASH-ig3vc]

Please lower the music in the future. It is hard to hear the person being interviewed.

[@SadfoxGuyver]

Agreed

[@mamaott]

Yes!!! That was awful music!

[@donnakelly653]

YEP! So off-putting. Let the woman speak! Don't need no trombone shit!

[@deljean]

@@donnakelly653 lol right🤦🏽

[@HMcQ7891]

Southland? She was an epic badass on that show.

[@declanfoley7562]

Most under rated show of all time

[@matthewprince9705]

Remember the shootout in the factory versus the white guy with armour and an assault rifle? Incredible!

[@ernestfox4880]

"SEVEN SECOND" on Netflix...She was amazing!!!!

[@CallMeCharlie09]

No lie!!!!

[@savannahj9268]

I know she killed that role she was outstanding

[@plur2179]

She one the best

[@Slappysan]

No 227? What nonsense is this?!

[@125loopy]

That's the only reason I clicked 😂😂😭

[@NuYorqer]

You beat me to it!!

[@eoa363]

Exactly my question!

[@ndo533]

White ppl put this together. U already know

[@Slappysan]

@@ndo533 I was going to type "What white nonsense...." but I figured it could also be someone Black but young as well.

[@LiveLoveLaugh_44]

I've loved Regina film life since 227. And Watchman her Art is breath taking.

[@cicicovington1414]

Beautiful, classy, gracious and mad humble☺ We love u sis 👑

[@chinmia]

She is a tremendous talent in front of and behind the camera!

[@Lospaghetto]

I was so pissed she wasn't nominated for Ray. Ever since that day, I stopped taking them seriously

[@pharaoh2537]

It's funny how some people are so humble that she doesn't see herself as a icon... Two Emmys and an Oscar....... With a 30-year career and going strong.

[@cuoredolce29]

Baby, LISTEN! I’ll never forget when I saw This Christmas for the first time. I was at the theater with my little sister who was obsessed with Chris Brown at the time and my grandmother. When I tell you that whole theater went LIVE when that part happened...everybody was cracking up, and between cheering and dying laughing, I couldn’t see or breathe!!!!! I’ll never forget that and that is my favorite part of the movie! Wish I could have done that to my ex when I found out about his antics... LOVE Regina King! 💗💗

[@nyebots]

When it comes to great actors... Regina King is at the top echelon . Love love love her!

[@PrincessSarah090288]

Should've put Enemy of the State up there also. That fight between her and Will Smith gave me chills😱👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@deaconx48]

A Thin Line should’ve been in here.

[@PrincessSarah090288]

@@deaconx48 I liked that one too😁👍🏾

[@dboii9741]

This girl is legendary from the boondocks to all the movies she been in

[@josht6375]

8:41-8:45 Imagine getting a message from Riley freeman on your birthday......goosebumps

[@arnishascott2438]

I want one!

[@mdooms76]

She's beautiful, ageless and has had a great ongoing career span.

[@eminosose]

The Boyz n da Hood clip looks like she filmed it yesterday. Waoh!!!! Now that's fine!!!!

[@jer1523]

I loved her when she did the voices of huey and Riley on the boondocks she had cry laughing so hard damn I wish they brought that show back but I don't cause John Witherspoon passed and I don't want them to replace him cause there will never be another granddad like him that was one of my favorite shows cause they keeped it real I mean to real but that's why I loves the boondocks

[@be_you_til_fulljourney2033]

One of my favorite scenes is her argument with Will Smith. He said she almost made him cry.😂😂😂 Such a beautiful spirit and phenomenal actress.

[@dianespearman8080]

Ok for all y’all asking where’s this movie or that movie... we would be here all day if they showed all of her movies. Regina King is literally a LEGEND. Thank you Regina ❤️

[@bebeenderson7863]

WHOOPIN a naked man with a belt is genius 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I gotta rewatch that movie 😂

[@yvettem.holland5072]

Regina King is one of my favorite all time actresses ; she is amazingly talented!

[@choiceda5920]

Every story she told warned my heart.

[@WHR17]

She is an amazing actress, her work on Watchmen deserves an Emmy!!!

[@emmiesblessed8800]

Baaaaby! That “If Beale Street can Talk” that’s A very good movie! Please watch it if u haven’t

[@Empresslockness]

227? Enemy of The State?

[@goat1408]

Empresslockness damn no Enemy either?

[@sherriew36]

WOW...She was great in Enemy of the state. Thanks for the reminder!!

[@superman0O7]

Hell what about How Stella got Her Groove Back

[@latishamitchell52]

@@superman0O7 Regina: I have some good news and bad news Angela Bassett: what's the good news? Regina: I'm still beautiful That's my favorite movie

[@imitationofstyle405]

I was waiting for them to show the scene in Enemy when she opens her robe to Will. Wanted to hear her say how hard she had to work out knowing she was going to be in lingerie. Not that she’s not in shape all the time.

[@QueenIZA]

Lord she is just soo beautiful 😍

[@bedshaped85]

So proud of Regina! Who would have guessed the daughter from 227 would end up becoming an Emmy and Academy Award winning actress more than 30 years since that sitcom ended?! Legend. 👸🏾👑

[@PPruitt2]

They left off 227 and A thin line between love and hate.

[@earthgirl7874]

Omg, I love that movie! Still watch it. That was a softer side of Regina. What about The wedding with Forest Whitaker and How Stella got her Groove back??

[@deljean]

Fridsy as well

[@earthgirl7874]

@@deljean lol and enemy of the state.

[@shesheaaa8098]

my fav was Miss Congeniality,,,,,,so funny her and Sandra Bullock was so funny, love that movie........Regina need more comedy ., hell more movies period!

[@earthgirl7874]

@@shesheaaa8098 oh, don't forget Down to Earth with Chris Rock and This Christmas.Wow, she's been in alot of movies. I think I'm done lol

[@merrytunes8697]

I love the first two scenes shown. That is my teen years right there! Regina is a beautiful soul. If you haven’t watched her on The Leftovers or The Watchmen, you’re missing out! ❤

[@tinkiak6052]

I love you so, but “If Beale street Could Talk” was when you broke me heart. I’m so happy to see you in Watchmen. Thank you.

[@moontide3943]

You are cool because Edward Elric is your profile pic

[@JeremiahCruickshank]

Love her soo much so much acting range, Love her in Watchmen even more

[@unbothered78]

She owned Watchmen.

[@BooneLuleyo]

Regina King is such a legend.

[@shakesrear7850]

How could you miss Southland! She was the definition of iconic in that!

[@sirhandsome5107]

She is an awesome actress

[@fatgirlish8754]

What a resume! What a legend 😍♥️

[@michaelbryant5833]

Regina King is an outright LEGEND. Just love her!!!

[@cusescholar3582]

I was so happy that she shouted out Aunjanue Ellis. She was definitely the unsung hero of Beale Street.

[@blackredx]

Her eyes...... her eyes .......her eyes😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sjrilla3210]

Just got done binge watching the watchmen, then They showed her role in poetic justice, she sure came a long way.

[@TheCoolmandingo]

I’m surprised they didn’t show any 227 clips! I’ve watched her since then! She’s a phenomenal actor!!!!!!

[@_kingvoro]

Her voice is too soothing. Damn!!! ❤️❤️

[@Gravyman]

She's such a powerhouse! Never really gets lead roles in films, but she's slays every limited series with quality production.

[@JusAjFresh]

Damn I didnt even realize how much work shes put in.

[@asrexproductions]

Watching 227 as a child, I never would've guessed that girl would grow up to be such a great actress. 🙂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@BillionaireBetty83]

Southland was my favorite role of hers. As a tv series she was able to develop the character more.

[@lyricw.9815]

Y'all missed a few movies but I'm happy to see her reactions while reflecting on some of her roles..... she's so humble, beautiful and iconic ❤️❤️❤️

[@ellaarkin70]

I loved her as “Brenda” in 227. She was so adorable! Now she so beautiful!!

[@moz763]

I love her on 227,well the whole show and cast.

[@randyloliver5511]

She is soo beautiful , her personality ,her smile and she's a great actress I'm in Love with this woman. I had a dream we were married and told my wife (that didn't go will) lol but I wish her all the BEST!!!

[@rogerjones7182]

All hail Regina Queen!

[@mlt1357]

Regina King is an awesome actress and my favorite.

[@Kinobambino]

She's one or those people you just know is a genuinely beautiful and humble person. Love her.

[@ndo533]

She is INCREDIBLE. Just beautiful energy. How can u not love her?

[@FeedmeJUice]

That This Christmas scene is my fave scene man!!! I looooooove Regina King lol

[@EJay8906]

FeedmeJUice I watched this video in hopes that would be one of the scenes, lol

[@fino1908]

I like her in the movie, A Cinderella Story.

[@selenarichardson4964]

She should of received a nomination for her portrayal in the movie Ray. She was so GOOD. She has such great roles.

[@GETOSUPASTAR]

Man what a career. To watch her evolution from lil Brenda on #227 to now is amazing. She has had some iconic roles over the years, many of them underrated. She should have @least THREE #Oscars on her shelf, between #Ray, #JerryMcGuire, #EnemyOfTheState... etc. So proud to see how humble she still is after all these years. (P.S. it was touching seeing her tear up talking about John Singleton. He launched her film career, i know that she must have such an appreciation & respect for him and what magic they made together in those earlier movies! ❤)

[@naustinfipecto6104]

I love her in so many things but my favorite is her and Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality 2 and in Watchmen (2019).

[@Marvel83]

Most of those films came out over 20 years ago and she looks EXACTLY the same.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

One of my favorite actresses. So sad that she lost her son.

[@annabarr1304]

I'm so happy she didn't peak in the 90s because she probably wouldn't be here now! She was an amazing character actor who became leading because she has so much range to give.

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Not only is she a fantastic actress, she is a class act indeed. A HUGE fan of hers always 👏💯

[@michellebryant9731]

The background music has to go!

[@mystic507]

JC JD 😂

[@liberty6842]

THANK YOU I CAN BARELY HEAR

[@kelleykelley1914]

Brenda Jenkins where she at?

[@jamesvickers9476]

An her man Calvin

[@plur2179]

Lol her

[@adreamalways14]

very proud of her