News about Regina King

She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. And Cate Blanchett looked effortlessly chic as she attended the Louis Vuitton Women's Voyager Pre-Fall 2024 Collection Show in Shanghai on Thursday. The Australian two-time Academy Award winning actress, 54, turned heads in an a black top and trouser ensemble.

In a room full of A-list celebrities and other high-profile people, it was science and math that took center stage at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The Breakthrough Prize, which is 'renowned as the Oscars of Science', celebrates the research achievements of the world's top scientists, awarding more than $15 million in prizes annually, according to the non-profit's website. Academy Award-winner Robert Downey Jr. was among the stars to lend their support, alongside his wife Susan Downey, in recognizing the world's top figures working in the fundamental sciences.

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On Thursday, Regina King made her first appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live in over two years, which culminated in a very personal moment for her and the host. In theaters March 22, King, 53, was promoting her latest film Shirley, based on the true life of Shirley Chisolm, the first Black woman to run for president. The Oscar winner hasn't appeared on the program since December 2021 — just a month before her 26-year-old son Ian Alexander Jr. died of suicide in January 2022.

Jeff Daniels is expected to return to television in the forthcoming drama series A Man In Full. On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled the first trailer for the limited project that stars Charlie Croker, a real estate agent who has gotten used to living the high life. However, the former college football star turned middle-aged Atlanta conglomerate has seen his life take a turn for the worse as the teaser announces. As Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to profit from his fall from grace,' a synopsis of the storyline reads. A Man In Full is based on the late Tom Wolfe's bestseller book The Right Stuff (1979) and The Bonfire Of The Vanities (1987), which was directed by Regina King.

Vivia A. The glam arrivals at Shirley's premiere at The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on Tuesday night were led by Fox and Regina King. Fox, 59, looked amazing in a bedazzled pink pinstripe suit, while the King, 53, showed a lot of leg in sexy LBD. Shirley Chisholm (King), the first-ever Black congresswoman who ran for president of the United States in 1972, is portrayed in this film.

Regina King expressed her sorrow after her son Ian Alexander Jr.'s suicide by suicide at the age of 26 in January 2022. The Oscar winner, 53, reflected on the death of her only child and how she continues to influence her personal and professional choices while gracing the front page of Harper's Bazaar's April 2024 issue. I feel like I am in a situation now where my faith has really been tested,' the If Beale Street Could Talk star said. I don't know that I should say this because I feel like it's where I should be, but the suggestion that what you put into it is what makes you get back--it's not always true.' Despite her bout with depression, the actress went on to say that her late son was 'pure joy and pure light.'

Regina, 53, spoke directly with Good Morning America about how losing her beloved son made her "a different person" and left her feeling "so angry with God." The Academy Award winner wept to tears as she recalled her son's physical stability and told Robin Roberts, "people expect it to look a certain way and they expect it to look good." before pause and wiping her eyes with a tissue.

On Sunday, Jodie Foster wept with tears as she listened to Jamie Lee Curtis' touching tribute while presenting Best Supporting Actress at the 96th Academy Awards. As Curtis took the stage, the Silence Of The Lambs actress, 61, who was nominated for her role in the biographical sports drama, Nyad, could be seen amongst the audience. During the service, the Oscar winner, 65, was joined by Mary Steenburgen, Lupita Nyong'o, Rita Moreno, and Regina King.

Jennifer Lawrence is scheduled to be one of the presenters at the 96th Annual Academy Awards alongside Kate McKinnon, Dwyane Johnson, and Regina King. In a press release issued on Thursday, it was announced that the actors would appear alongside other presenters, including Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Michael Keaton, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O'Hara, and Ramy Youssef. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also took to its main Instagram page to announce the new celebrity names that will be displayed. The caption read: 'Meet your second slate of presenters for the 96th Oscars.'

In hot Los Angeles, Angela Bassett led the star parade at the Schiaparelli and Neiman Marcus cocktail bash on Thursday night. The glittering soirée was held at the John Sowden House, a local landmark that dates back almost a century. Boldface names were among the many that have dominated the event. Angela, 65, was a standout among a throne black ensemble highlighted by a gleaming gold print. When she posed up a storm for the photographers, her clinging blazer-blouse emphasized her hourglass frame and allowed her to showcase her broad cleavage. Demi Moore and Olivia Wilde were seen mingling with the other guests at the celebrity-strewn affair, where Demi Moore and Olivia Wilde were among the VIPs.

Regina King posted a touching message on Thursday, nearly a year after her only son Ian Alexander Jr.'s death by suicide in a touching post shared on Instagram. King, 52, posted a video of an orange paper lantern floating high into the air while soaring by a candle light inside, which was lit in Ian's honor. Despite posting the video shortly before his death, it was shot to celebrate what would have been his 27th birthday on January 19.

Jimmy Kimmel is expected to host the Oscars for the third time. "Introducing your 95th Academy Awards host, Jimmy Kimmel," the Academy revealed in a tweet on Sunday. Welcome back!"Kimmel, who also hosts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Previously hosted the film award show on ABC in 2017 (the year "La La Land" was erroneously announced as the best picture winner before it was renamed to "Moonlight") and 2018. The show in 2019 was rebranded to a "hostless" format, in which multiple celebrities took on traditional hosting duties, such as introducing presenters and nominees throughout the night. In 2021, the last hostless celebration took place, but it was also a much smaller affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina King jointly hosted the Oscars in 2022. "Being invited to host the Oscars for the third time is either a great honour or a trap." "I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone else said no," Kimmel said in a tweet.

Styled Jodie Turner-Smith for the Met Gala, allowing Tessa Thompson to wear architectural biker shorts at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, or working with Tracee Ellis Ross and Marsai Martin on their Ebony cover, stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald create fashion moments that change the storyline. The Los Angeles-based pair's client list includes Regina King, Tiffany Haddish, and the aforementioned actors Turner-Smith and Thompson to name a few. They've earned a reputation for allowing their clients' personalities to shine, but they're also taking a sartorial risk every now and then.

Blake Lively wore a custom Atelier Versace gown full of hidden meanings at the 2022 Met Gala, looking like the belle of the ball. On one side, her dress featured a massive bow, which resulted in a long train in the back. According to reports, the rose-gold dress was inspired by the Statue of Liberty and was adorned with glittering, geometric embroidery, and mirror accents. The copper-colored train screamed as she walked up the stairs to display a stunning teal, which represented the statue's oxidation. The train's constellation-like scheme seemed to have been influenced by the one in Grand Central Station.