Regina King has been an actress for decades and has played some notable roles. They include “Friday,” “Ray,” and “The Harder They Fall.” Sadly, she suffered a tragic loss in 2022 when her son, Ian Alexander Jr., passed away. Now, she’s opening up about how she copes with his passing.
According to PEOPLE, Regina King spoke about this challenging topic in a recent interview with Parade. She said, “I have all of Ianâs journals. And when Iâm kind of in a meditative space of connecting with him, Iâll sometimes read.”
Regina King, an Oscar-winning actress, then said, “I savor the moments because I donât want to ever finish reading his journals. One day, Iâm reading, and he just had an âMâ drawn in there so beautifully. It kind of looks like a music note on one end.”
Regina King Says She’s Still Coming to Terms With Her Son’s Depression
Regina King’s son passed away by suicide in January 2022. Naturally, this was a challenging time for the actress and her family, and still is. She spoke in the Parade interview about how she’s still trying to understand and come to terms with the fact that he was depressed.
She told the outlet, “From going to all the therapists and psychiatrists, he never presented that [side of him, but] we would see it. We would talk about it. His father, me, some of his friends.”
Regina King then said, “So those very, very, very close [to him] were aware of Ianâs depression and how long he struggled with it. Itâs hard watching your son go through those bouts of just low. And youâre doing all of the things [you can to help].”
She Has Launched a Wine In His Honor
Following the passing of her son, Regina King took some time off from acting. She didn’t return to the work she loves so much until the release of Netflix’s “Shirley” in 2024. Now, she has launched a wine brand, MianU, in her son’s honor. Notably, the M from the label is inspired by some of the artwork in her son’s journal.
Regina King said on Instagram, “It was Ian who first introduced me to orange wine. Its playful and complex flavors capture his taste and talent for transforming everyday moments into something exceptional. Inspired by lanâs deep love for art, flavor, and the people around him, I created a wine that celebrates the beauty of connection.”
The post continued, “@mianuwines isnât just about wine. Itâs about crafting experiences that remind us of the importance of connection, creativity, and joy. Itâs a wine born out of love, driven by lanâs passion for living life fully, and designed to inspire others to do the same.”
The statement then said, “Whether through sharing a bottle of wine, connecting over art, or simply celebrating the special moments with those we care about, MianU brings people together and honors my sonâs beautiful spirit.”
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