Regina King Admits She Has Ongoing Conversations about Police with Her Grown-Up Son Ian
Regina King shared her opinion about the ongoing crisis in the country as she was always talking about police encounters with her son.
Hollywood star Regina Kings recently joined Jimmy Kimmel on the virtual airing of his show. There she talked about thoughts concerning the issues and protests in the country.
Regina King at the FYC event for ABC's 'American Crime' at Saban Media Center on April 29, 2017 in North Hollywood, California | Photo: Getty Images
Kimmel asked if she had a son, and King answered in the affirmative while adding that her son was 24-year-old.
Regina King and her ex-husband ended things on bad terms, but they strived for a working co-parenting style.
The "Poetic Justice" actress made it known that discussions about encounters with Police officers are an ongoing and constant subject in black homes.
The star mom mentioned the difficulty that comes with having "the talk" with her son because kids get to see the social vices and police brutality.
According to her, all these would fuel children's anger, and it is left to parents to understand their children but also make sure they stay safe in such situations. She told Jimmy:
"...But you don't want them to do anything that's going to put themselves in a situation that they may not come back home... "
People reports that Regina showed her approval for the improvement in the justice for George Floyd.So far, the Minneapolis officers involved in his detention have been fired from the jobs and brought to book, while the cop responsible for Floyd's was charged with murder.
Once speaking with Essence, the award-winning TV star opened up about being a single parent and working on a suitable co-parenting style.
Regina King and her ex-husband ended things on bad terms, but they strived for a working co-parenting style.
King shared that the "turning point" came when she and her former spouse sat on different ends during one of their kids' games. That moment struck her, and she sought after the father of her kids after the game.
The "Boyz N the Hood" actress recalled that she asked that they put the past behind them and work together to raise their kids. King admitted that it wasn't easy, but she and her ex-partner were able to work things out.
According to IMDB, King has an impressive Hollywood profile, which started in 1985. At the time, Regina took a role in the TV show, "227." She gained wider acclaim due to her role in "Jerry Maguire."
As reported by People, Regina's prowess isn't limited to show business, and her son confirmed it at the 2019 Golden Globes Award.
The TV icon attended the star-studded event with her son, Ian Alexander, who gushed about her as he spoke with Ryan Seacrest. The young adult called Regina "a supermom," while adding that he enjoyed spending time with her.