Regina King began her career in the television show 227, followed by a role in Boyz n the Hood. She began to be recognized by a mainstream audience after her role as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s wife in Jerry Maguire. She is currently (1998) appearing in Enemy of the State as Will Smith's wife.



She studied under acting coach/actress Betty A. Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges. She was Regina's acting coach for ten years before and during her first role on the TV series "227" (1985). Her ex-husband, Ian, served as vice-president of the now-defunct Warner Bros. Records-distributed Qwest Records. Was a bridesmaid in the wedding of actress Vivica A. Fox. Dated Curtis Baldwin. Both she and her sister Reina King's first names are translations of the word "Queen": Regina's is Latin and Reina King's is Spanish.