"The good news for me is that I have an amazing team behind me, and they've been with me for 20 years now - almost 20 years. And they have seen me as an actress, not necessarily just a black actress. So I have been lucky enough for them to see me that way."

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Source: For Actress Regina King, A Childhood Gig Launched A Career In Hollywood. Fresh Air with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. March 21, 2016.

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Regina King is an acclaimed actress and director known for her powerful performances and advocacy for representation in film and television.

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