IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King
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Jan 21, 2026 Regina King, an Academy Award-winning actress and director, and her sister Raina King, an accomplished actress and producer, share heartfelt reflections on their close sibling bond. They discuss their LA upbringing, early acting careers, and the impact of their mother's parenting style. Regina opens up about her wine label, Me and You, created in memory of her late son, Ian. The sisters also dive into the challenges of balancing careers, the importance of community, and crafting meaningful relationships in life.
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Keep Kids In Regular School When Working
- When juggling school and industry work, keep regular school enrollment and use set teachers during shoots to stay grounded.
- Their mother refused full studio school and arranged supportive teachers instead, keeping normal schooling intact.
Place Shapes Childhood Identity
- Growing up in LA varies widely by neighborhood, shaping identity and opportunity differently.
- Regina emphasizes Windsor Hills' strong Black community and shared local history as formative.
Childhood Community Sparked Their Acting Careers
- Regina and Raina describe growing up in Windsor Hills with neighborhood kids, playing outside, and performing plays in living rooms.
- Their childhood community shaped early creativity and comfort with acting, which led to being spotted and invited to classes.