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Regina King Compares Oscar Win to First High

9/7/2025

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Regina King won Best Supporting Actress at the 91st Academy Awards for "If Beale Street Could Talk."
She likened the win to the feeling of smoking weed for the first time.
During a podcast with Kelly Ripa, King discussed the pressure of waiting for the announcement.
She noted that while actors value recognition, they don't perform solely for awards.
King described her initial calmness, which transformed upon hearing her name as the winner.

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Regina King won Best Supporting Actress at the 91st Academy Awards for "If Beale Street Could Talk."
She likened the win to the feeling of smoking weed for the first time.
During a podcast with Kelly Ripa, King discussed the pressure of waiting for the announcement.
She noted that while actors value recognition, they don't perform solely for awards.
King described her initial calmness, which transformed upon hearing her name as the winner.