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

[@Chuuzus]

she is so legendary for voicing huey and riley

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk ''

[@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

[@220wiggle2]

@@sneedmando186 uuuyaasau

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelcain9324]

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

[@trollhunter8148]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYTbl5iIbNiLb5o

[@frankjones5770]

This woman deserves a lifetime of flowers 💐

[@hughtrotman2212]

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

[@michaelcoyle487]

She never fails to understand the assignment.

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk ,

[@zanetasmith9954]

at this point, she IS the assignment.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@benjaminprietop]

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

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk ,

[@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.

[@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.

[@armandoucles5346]

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

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Seriously! Poetic Justice and Jerry MacGuire

[@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

[@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

[@brucekaraus7330]

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

[@mdrivera8481]

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

[@fernanda-yx9vr]

And the name Regina also means something related to Queen!

[@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!

[@Baababaadu]

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

[@U2willB]

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

[@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.

[@rellmciver3408]

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

[@leonnottingham4618]

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

[@Jman417]

True.

[@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

[@davidfernandez9]

This woman is pure gold. Love her!

[@travisdavid-schauwitzer1308]

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

[@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 😊

[@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

[@sneedmando186]

She is a Black Icon and National Treasure ♥️

[@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.

[@Kermizz]

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.

[@sweetjanejonez]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@chucksherry]

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

[@sandra_phoma]

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

[@petecross3745]

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

[@yoboymalc4432]

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

[@AntoineBandele]

Love this woman.

[@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

[@saintpalm]

She is LEGENDARY. The Boondocks is also legendary!

[@adamskie143]

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

[@wt1272]

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

[@bigtip8371]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@empresserica]

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

[@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. 🤗

[@erakfishfishfish]

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

[@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

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

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

[@maminetta]

Her firstname also. Regina meaning queen :)

[@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

[@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

[@MeiM98]

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

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk .

[@rafitoelzapatico]

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

[@17dido]

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

[@jamesmarie]

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

[@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.

[@Lizabeth90]

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

[@aleclynch6186]

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

[@brodericksimpson6049]

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

[@thatgirlkells5505]

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

[@SistaSOLS]

Her demeanor is so amazing. Inspirational

[@MuhammadIbrahim-cf1yr]

Crown her as the Queen of my heart alreadyyyyy

[@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.

[@zanetasmith9954]

She’s brilliant, underrated, and untouchable.

[@ahrenb3393]

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

[@shadowfallenable]

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

[@Gltokensp06]

Could listen to her talk for HOURS!

[@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

[@BenSmith-mg5jv]

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

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk .

[@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.

[@ladiorange]

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

[@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!!

[@JKnow314]

My prayers are with her and her family right now.

[@daehenry3749]

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

[@asiam1528]

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

[@yannanydeira]

So much TALENT and GRACE!!! ✨💜

[@shay_lah]

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

[@Youokhun]

Her career so far is just so impressive 👏

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

7 48....... Her running scenes in this show are iconic. I don't think I've ever seen anyone put the pedal to metal like that.

[@ew_worksout]

One Night In Miami was tremendous! I watched it several times. It’s a classic. Regina King directed a CLASSIC.

[@babyfir77]

I saw her once in person, during a taping of 227. Would never have guessed she would become the actress she is now!

[@elijahjobmason4638]

Just class, beauty, skill. She's awesome

[@danielknapp8477]

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

[@Jman417]

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

[@LDNRABIN]

Southland was a masterpiece.

[@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

[@leav4g]

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

[@ginacleveland7995]

She is just simply amazing!!🥰🔥🔥

[@lashonehigh9237]

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

[@ew_worksout]

I’m so glad she touched on the scent she used in The Harder They Fall. She’s such an artist. It was very fitting.

[@thextatyana]

Yea, “Boondocks” was DEF DEF in my top 5. You did your thing with that one Ms. King. I freaking love you and I look up to you so much!

[@thompsonj9970]

This is why she is the G.O.A.T. as she said, 35 + yrs…much love to her and those who inspired her to be who she is now 🙌🏾🙌🏾👸🏾 Regina King. KUDOS. 👏🏾

[@LindsayDaly]

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

[@popculturewatch8689]

You didn't love it that much.

[@crubbythebeagle57]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bUY6eJas6HhZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWe7d5x6pLeWqtk .

[@gemelwalters2942]

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

[@ew_worksout]

Man, I seent her in 7 Seconds and Wooooooow! It DESERVES more seasons. I REALLY wanted to find out what would happen with the detectives and the parents.