Regina King Quotes

A collection of quotes by Regina King.

Regina King is an accomplished American actress and director. She was born on January 15, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. King began her acting career as a teenager, making her television debut in the popular sitcom "227" in 1985. She gained significant recognition and praise for her role as Brenda Jenkins on the show.

Since then, Regina King has appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her versatility and talent. Some of her notable acting credits include the critically acclaimed drama "Jerry Maguire" (1996), the crime film "Enemy of the State" (1998), and the animated superhero film "The Boondocks" (2005-2014).

King's remarkable performances have garnered her several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards. In recent years, she has gained widespread acclaim for her portrayal of complex and compelling characters in critically acclaimed series such as "American Crime" (2015–2017) and "Watchmen" (2019). For her role in "Watchmen," King won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series.

In addition to her acting career, Regina King has also ventured into directing. Her directorial debut came with the television drama "Southland" in 2013, and she has since directed episodes of various television series like "Scandal" and "This Is Us." King's directorial work has been well received, further establishing her as a multifaceted artist.

Regina King's impactful performances and contributions to the entertainment industry have made her one of the most respected and admired figures in Hollywood.

My mother was a single mom, and most of the women I know are

My mother was a single mom, and most of the women I know are strong.

Regina King

Mom

You don't know what unconditional love is. You may say you d

You don't know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you don't have a child, you don't know what that is. But when you experience it, it is the most fulfilling ever.

Regina King

Experience

I learned a lot from my Mom. My favorite lesson: remember th

I learned a lot from my Mom. My favorite lesson: remember there is no such thing as a certain way to parent and to remember that you are learning along with your child - it's ok to make mistakes.

Regina King

Learning

I know in my own marriage I stayed in it to provide my son w

I know in my own marriage I stayed in it to provide my son with what I thought was a stable background and to give him what I thought was the family life a child should have with two parents. But that isn't always the best way, and it took me taking my son to therapy after the divorce to really see it.

Regina King

Marriage

I stay in tune with my family and God.

I stay in tune with my family and God.

Regina King

Family

A Modern Mom to me is not always someone that juggles a care

A Modern Mom to me is not always someone that juggles a career and family. A Modern Mom is a woman who takes care of herself on the inside and the outside.

Regina King

Mom

I'm just really thankful to have the chance to portray a cha

I'm just really thankful to have the chance to portray a character you don't see every day.

Regina King

Thankful

I never really loved school through junior high, but then I

I never really loved school through junior high, but then I started running track my freshman year, and I was just like, 'Wow, this is cool!'

Regina King

Cool

Athletes are very cool to me.

Athletes are very cool to me.

Regina King

Cool