Regina King Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Friday' to 'Watchmen' | Vanity Fair

Regina King discusses the roles that make up her exceptional film and TV career, including '227,' 'Boyz n the Hood,' 'Friday,' 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,' 'The Boondocks,' 'Southland,' 'If Beale Street Could Talk,' 'Watchmen,' 'One Night in Miami...,' and 'The Harder They Fall.'
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[@Chuuzus]

she is so legendary for voicing huey and riley

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[@sneedmando186]

*“Yeah, Grandad! Then I was all ‘KAPLOW! KAPLOW!”*

[@tjbasa9298]

I knew she voiced Riley, but I didn't know she voiced both Huey and Riley until this video.

[@220wiggle2]

@@sneedmando186 uuuyaasau

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@@sneedmando186 uuuyaasau

[@DuranmanX]

She is such royalty that her first name means Queen and her last name is King

[@MeisterGlanz86]

E la verita

[@EvonneLindiwe]

That’s actually cool!

[@katherinelynch4193]

for the longest time I thought it was a stage name, but turns out that's her birth name. her parents must've been prophets

[@gigglemaniarunninwild2207]

But yall aint kangz and queens lol

[@sneedmando186]

Long may she reign

[@RoseOnyxis]

Her outfit, her hair, her voice SHE'S GORGEOUS what is even happening omg

[@guiguiregismercer5720]

Ikr!! I can barely look at her, it’s like a burning bright sun

[@ye23.]

Relax

[@Zumcho]

Regina King is one of the most under-rated actors of our time. Watching her be so humble and gracious as she's talking about her costars and directors makes me admire her that much more. Skipped over Poetic Justice and Ray?! 😱

[@popculturewatch8689]

She's not underrated. She's rated as one of the best actresses in the world and gets nominations everytime she acts now. She's been getting her due for years.

[@DesolateSecluded]

She literally has an oscar and emmy. People consider her one of the best actresses of her time.

[@romakhan6155]

@@DesolateSecluded but she isnt the first actress the average person would name. She is a great actress but people still don't know here as a well Meryl Streep or some other so actress.

[@mbm432]

@@romakhan6155 well Regina king is 50 and Meryl Streep is 72 so she has been in the industry longer so you can’t really compare the two. They’re both iconic

[@jamesmarie]

She is not underrated. People know what Ms King can do.

[@michaelcoyle487]

She never fails to understand the assignment.

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[@zanetasmith9954]

at this point, she IS the assignment.

[@tastyneck]

Good lord, she gets more and more beautiful the older she gets.

[@tiananesbitt7156]

And danced with Bobby.

[@CouchCit]

TRUTH!

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Black is Beautiful sis.

[@JAHLEADINI]

Facts

[@ktmansfield1016]

It's like she's aging backwards.

[@antoniobrooks1113]

Should’ve been an hour long: First 15 minutes = 80s/early 90s 2nd 15 minutes = mid/late 90s, early-mid 00s 3rd 15 minutes = 2007-2013 4th 15 minutes = 2014 - present

[@unpronounceable3018]

most definitely

[@theadventuresoftawanda]

Indeed!

[@kidmclain]

Thank you

[@michaelcain9324]

Watchmen is my favorite thing I’ve watched in years. And Regina and Jean Smart were the best part of it.

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[@frankjones5770]

This woman deserves a lifetime of flowers 💐

[@benjaminprietop]

Man, I wish she would've talked about "Ray", her role as Margie Hendricks is stellar. Still an awesome video

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[@deaconx48]

No it wasn't

[@zanetasmith9954]

She killed that role too YOU’RE absolutely right!!!!!

[@candicem8931]

Should've been at least nominated for an Oscar for that role.

[@hughtrotman2212]

Regina King is a very versatile actress. She’s able to play different roles and be very good at it

[@A22DNAL]

Why is she SO insightful?! So genuine?! So real?! Living Legend and doesn't even know it! Give her her flowers!

[@txmetalhead82xk]

If she is in a movie or series, I am watching it. She is a megaforce actor.

[@thetriplethreat3]

How did we skip Poetic Justice, Jerry Maguire and American Crime?!

[@AlexWayneGaming]

This Christmas 2007 movie

[@mattj8511]

And Enemy of the State with Will Smith

[@natedoggg2002]

Exactly

[@christalintentions]

Right! I was waiting on Poetic Justice and Ray!!!

[@bknowbles]

Higher learning

[@JazzellDope]

Poetic justice , Friday and boys in the hood . Still blows my mind to this day how she was in all 3 of these classics

[@armandoucles5346]

Skipping over "Poetic Justice" is so sacrilegious it should be criminal. Her performance was AWESOME!!!

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Seriously! Poetic Justice and Jerry MacGuire

[@dennissailo13]

Even when she has a small role, you still remember her role years after you watched the movie. She is so hard to forget. Hands down my/the Queen.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

I found out about her watching Southland. She was simply incredible in her role of a truly empathetic detective.

[@brucekaraus7330]

Angela Basset, Viola Davis, Regina King. A holy trinity of talent, beauty and grace.

[@Baababaadu]

She's goated for voicing both huey and Riley at the same time

[@mdrivera8481]

She is truly making her name justice, a true queen.

[@fernanda-yx9vr]

And the name Regina also means something related to Queen!

[@Phoenixrising09]

I’m still not over Seven Seconds! I could cry thinking about it right now. She had such a great performance.

[@KenkBeats]

This series was something else…so great

[@larhondaburchett3271]

I wish there was a season 2

[@onlyh8720]

@@larhondaburchett3271 me too!!! There was enough to make a second season imo. Another limited series that was really good is Shots Fired with Sanaa Lathan

[@rellmciver3408]

Lets acknowledge she's giving out a few industry gems while looking stunning

[@ImJustaWill]

When you say an actor with range and diversity, that is Regina. I been a fan since 227 and she is much a part of the culture for my generation. Sad they didn't touch on all her roles because she has a hit list. Regina please accept your flowers!

[@thismyytbhandle]

I loved her in Boondocks but she changed my life in Watchmen. And I know her since Jerry McGuire and silly things like Daddy Day Care, and I've loved her through it all. But in Watchmen, as Sister Knight? She did it all. That might be my favorite series of all times.

[@davidfernandez9]

This woman is pure gold. Love her!

[@U2willB]

What a PHENOMENAL career this woman has had so far. I've Loved her ever since 227 as Brenda Jenkins.

[@leonnottingham4618]

I love Regina, beautiful skin, beautiful eyes, beautiful personality, naturally beautiful woman and amazing actor.

[@Jman417]

True.

[@sneedmando186]

She is a Black Icon and National Treasure ♥️

[@travisdavid-schauwitzer1308]

She’s so well-spoken and classy. Glad she’s still working all these years later

[@MissB2483]

They skipped over way too many great movies w/ great actors I would've LOVE TO HEAR about; Poetic Justice w/ Janet Jackson & 2Pac, Ray w/ Jamie Foxx, Enemy of the State w/ Will Smith; Jerry McGuire w/ Tom Cruise & Cuba Gooding Jr. Smh

[@khotness19]

Same sentiments!! Loved all these movies!

[@deaconx48]

What about A Thin line with Martin Lawrence??

[@terranceturner8181]

THIS.

[@dturfmadeit1518]

It’s about Regina

[@Eternal_OntheShell]

I loved her role as Huey and Riley Freeman on The Boondocks

[@lenevee4925]

Most definitely!

[@Jman417]

She did a good job in "Higher Learning" also.

[@stefaniaq8166]

I love her on a Cinderella story ❤️❤️❤️

[@Jman417]

Didn't know she was in that one.

[@stefaniaq8166]

@@Jman417 yes!!! She is the manager at the diner but also Hilary duff’s mentor

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

Her last name really does justice to her, she exudes royalty

[@maminetta]

Her firstname also. Regina meaning queen :)

[@yemio1005]

Regina King = REGAL, truly she just exudes so much grace and elegance, I’ve grown up seeing her act in so many roles and she really does feel like an Aunty to me, so so proud of her and all she’s achieved 😊

[@c.j.williams3948]

She’s soooo gorgeous and extremely talented, Oscar was well deserved ❤️

[@Jman417]

She will win another one. She should play Shirley chissholm in a biography. My bad she will play MS. Chisholm. Great choice by casting of film.

[@nubianfx]

Im still not over SouthLAnd.. i dont think ill ever be. That said, Regina is one of my favorite actors working. I have greedily watched almost everything shes been in. LOVE her. Shes incredible

[@michaelwimbish7766]

Consistently Excellent. Even her "supporting" roles leave indelible marks💕

[@gstapleton]

She has developed into an amazing actress. I always refer back to 227 as her start.

[@sweetjanejonez]

She's low key the 🐐. She's just so humble about it. I love her. A true force to be reckoned.

[@AntoineBandele]

Love this woman.

[@romilrh]

Regina King could stare me to death. Her eyes are so captivating

[@jayblack908]

💯💯💯

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Yes it is sis.

[@Jman417]

Beautiful inside and outside. He passion for her job is no fake passion

[@sandra_phoma]

She's a pure talent and wonder. She's so true to herself. So special!

[@saintpalm]

She is LEGENDARY. The Boondocks is also legendary!

[@mellowscorpio]

This needs a part two! (Poetic justice, American crime, jerry Maguire, etc.)

[@larrymarshall8900]

American Crime is a such a great show hate that ABC cancelled that show. I still miss the shoe

[@niceasf7038]

Facts

[@phishtix452]

She has some bangers

[@eddystealer5978]

And Daddy Day Care

[@Jman417]

Higher learning

[@petecross3745]

We all need to appreciate Regina King. She is one of the most amazing, consistent and memorable actresses of any generation. Timeless….

[@bigtip8371]

I'd loveed her sassy attitude in Enemy of the State- she stood out in that movie!

[@chucksherry]

Condolences and prayers 🙏 for Regina King and her family. I can't imagine the pain she's feeling.

[@yoboymalc4432]

Ida liked to see her discuss "A thin Line". One of my favorite films ever.

[@wt1272]

It's the versatility for me. Among my favourite creative leaders. 💪🏽

[@Mo_B-xv2hv]

She's a true legend. But how could you skip "American Crime" Vanity Fair? That was the single role that catapulted her career. If it wasn't for her performance there, a lot of what came next with "If Beal Streed Could Talk" and "One Night in Miami" would've never happened. They definitely should've included that in this, that was a disappointing move.

[@thetriplethreat3]

Exactly winning that first Emmy changed everything

[@adamskie143]

Her character in Seven Seconds is so wonderful I hoped she talked about it

[@empresserica]

She gets more and more beautiful with age! And her acting skills...excellence! Love Regina King!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽😚

[@errhka]

THANK YOU for doing Southland. It's one of the best TV shows ever made - The Wire is a great portrait of a city, but Southland is the best portrait of what it means to be a cop

[@mcl-cp4go]

Just watched all of the seasons again on HBO, I think. Amazing show and she is GREAT in it!

[@zooolieee]

my heart goes out to her for her son, i know this must be a hard time for her. Grew up watching her on this christmas and fell in love

[@NeverEverAlexEver]

I love that she was (is) so busy doing high profile films… and still found time (and wanted to do) her recurring role on The Big Bang Theory. 🤗

[@brinsonopinion]

I adore her. It's come to the point where her name is enough to get me to stop & invest. She embodies thoughtfulness, compassion, empathy, intelligence, humor, humility and beauty. And Vanity Fair's stylist did her DIRT by letting so much of the interview go by with that giant bobby pin sticking out of her braid. I would never give them another interview LOL!

[@ye23.]

How do yall notice these things? I cant even tell

[@erakfishfishfish]

I find it amusing that Jovan Adepo played Regina King’s son in The Leftovers, and her grandfather (in flashback) on Watchmen.

[@MeiM98]

Love her! Could' ve listened to her for hours💕

[@crubbythebeagle57]

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[@aleclynch6186]

The clear love she has for each project is so wonderful to see. Life goals

[@bootybebouncin]

She is one of the most talented woman of our time. Watchmen was such a powerful series and I will never forget her performance.

[@jamesmarie]

New Orleans have the best accent. It has so much seasoning and rhythm.

[@17dido]

Sad not to hear about The Leftovers, but there's so many great things she's been in.

[@Lizabeth90]

Can we get a Southland reunion!! That show was so good and special. Thank god TNT saved it.

[@SistaSOLS]

Her demeanor is so amazing. Inspirational

[@brodericksimpson6049]

She was great in "Enemy of the State" with Will.

[@Aldridge517]

Regina King is lowkey one of my favorite actresses of all time. Boyz n the Hood and Friday were two of my favorite movies growing up and The Boondocks will forever be one of my favorite animated series.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

Sending love and light to Regina King and family!!!

[@ahrenb3393]

Bring her back to finish all her movies!!!!! its a must

[@A-G-A-G]

It’s a crime they didn’t have her talk about the leftovers

[@quangtran9843]

That annoyed me as well. That scene with Erika and Nora was some of the finest acting I've ever seen.

[@A-G-A-G]

@@quangtran9843 that’s the scene that came to mind for me too

[@danielknapp8477]

So y'all just gonna skip over Daddy Day Care like it wasn't nothing then, hmph?

[@MuhammadIbrahim-cf1yr]

Crown her as the Queen of my heart alreadyyyyy

[@taneeshathomas2090]

I've loved ever since she had the best hair of all time on 227...we all wanted that flip...I feel like we've grown up together ❤ 😌

[@porkchawpshandappleshash789]

I love her she’s an amazing actress and she’s beautiful

[@zanetasmith9954]

She’s brilliant, underrated, and untouchable.

[@Youokhun]

Her career so far is just so impressive 👏

[@BenSmith-mg5jv]

This is a great story of starting small and going huge like she has. Boss level career growth.

[@crubbythebeagle57]

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[@shadowfallenable]

Boondocks series was always WILL be her masterpiece!! #Respect

[@Jman417]

Rest in peace John Witherspoon. Loved you Regina,Keep put out great filmwork

[@LDNRABIN]

Southland was a masterpiece.

[@asiam1528]

She’s so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰 one of my favorite actress. She should have gotten an award for boondocks

[@spazzer4723]

Her catalog is crazy 🔥

[@shaylah2725]

shes a legend. Ive loved her since Poetic Justice and I always will ♥️

[@yannanydeira]

So much TALENT and GRACE!!! ✨💜

[@leav4g]

We need an hour of this. They always skip the movies I want to hear about. I love Regina King. Thank you.

[@elijahjobmason4638]

Just class, beauty, skill. She's awesome

[@Gltokensp06]

Could listen to her talk for HOURS!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Too bad they didn't feature Seven Seconds on here.... so, so, so good. She is such an interesting lady and love her eyes!!

[@pafena]

Love her so much, I been with you since the early days, you remain at the top of my list, you're phenomenal ❤

[@xxmoniquexx1966]

Lov watching RK's evolution. Talented, beautiful, poised and humble.

[@ew_worksout]

I’m so glad she touched on the accent she used in The Harder They Fall. Cuz I was wondering about it the movie. She really drew me in hanging onto each syllable. She’s such an artist. It was very fitting.

[@rafitoelzapatico]

I just find this actress so beautiful… She is such a great actress !

[@ladiorange]

I still remember watching 227 and gimme a break. Oh yes and facts of life and golden girls. What a line up!

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

I wish she would have talked about 'Jerry Maguire' 😁

[@timmyo911]

I've Been A Big Fan Of This Woman Since I Was A Kid Watching 227 With My Grandmother. And Still To This Day Regina King Is Still 1 Of My Favorite Actresses To Watch. Truly Words Can't Express How Overjoyed I Was When She Won Her Oscar.

[@lashonehigh9237]

I love her ...her attitude and humor she's so down to earth... beautiful soul

[@UKLeonie]

I brought the issue and really liked the journalist take throughout, brilliant photos also.

[@CertainExposures]

I am excited to see her in The Harder They Fall! Nice interview.

[@daehenry3749]

I love her in Poetic Justice, Friday,This Christmas my favorites.

[@LindsayDaly]

I had no idea she was Huey and Riley! Love that show.

[@popculturewatch8689]

You didn't love it that much.

[@crubbythebeagle57]

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[@gemelwalters2942]

@@popculturewatch8689 calm down, not everyone looks up voice actors/actresses. They tend to get overlooked a lot.

[@rjmeza3096]

Super stoked that vanity fair has gotten around to doing one of these for Regina King, when Southland was on the air i was telling my friends that her portrayal of Det. Lydia Adams was going to be the type of character that was going to inspire and probably save some girls' lives somewhere down the line

[@JKnow314]

My prayers are with her and her family right now.