Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Soul of a Nationshared a touching tribute in support ofRegina Kingas she grieves the loss of her only sonIan Alexander Jr.
In the clip, King was thanked for paving the way for other Black women in the entertainment industry.
“Regina King has always seen us. She walked into our lives as Brenda on [television series 227] and never did she stop giving us reflections. She’s given us protection in a world that weighs us down with lies about ourselves, honest representation can be a silver screen salvation,” voiceover text in the video read.
The footage featured highlights from King’s career, from receiving her Emmy Award fromTaraji P. Hensonin 2015, to posing with her Oscar statuette after her win in 2019.
It continued, “She’s the magic behind thatOne Night in Miamiand she did that with Trudy [her character inThe Harder They Fall]. Oh sister night, Regina King, you are the sun and we reflect your light. You are ours and we are yours. We don’t know you, but we know you. A sisterhood of Black women grows you. Regina King you have loved us the way Black women love each other and hug each other so deep our souls soar right up in the air.
“You are loved. You are loved. You are love,” the montage wrapped.
Since the tragedy, King has received anoutpouring of supportfrom celebrities including actressViola Davis. Davis, 56, offered her condolences with anemotional tributeshared on her various social media accounts.
“I am lifting and holding you up. LOVE you @ReginaKing and I am so sorry 🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️,” Davis wrote in the caption.
Other stars who haveoffered their condolencesto King and her family includeReal Housewives of AtlantaalumCynthia Bailey, comedian Loni Love, actorJosh Gad, and actressMarlee Matlin, among many others.
Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.Emma McIntyre/Getty
Screen Queens Risingaired Thursday on ABC. In the hour-long specialHalle Berry,Tessa Thompson,Debbie Allen,Marla Gibbs,Jackée Harryand more open up about the struggles and triumphs they have faced throughout their careers in the spotlight.
“The special examines how Black actresses of Hollywood have become power brokers and the iconic moments and roles have paved the way for them today,” ABC said in arelease, adding that the feature also honors “those who blazed the trail.”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
source: people.com
