Regina King, the Oscar winner, is talking about life after her son, Ian Alexander Jr., died. She’s sharing how grief changed her view and pushed her to start MianU, a wine to remember him.
How Regina King Deals with Grief
It’s been three years since Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., passed away. Now, the actress and filmmaker is sharing how grief has touched her. In a recent talk, the If Beale Street Could Talk star said she now tries to really live each day. She knows good and bad times will always be around.
King said that losing her son taught her to be strong, be present, and remember those we’ve lost. I live in the moment more, she shared, about how grief has changed her.
MianU: Remembering Ian
King made MianU, an orange wine, to honor Ian. It’s a way to celebrate his creative spirit. The name Me and You shows their bond. The wine label has Ian’s handwriting, making it personal.
King said each bottle is more than just wine. It’s a way to talk about Ian and remember him. “If you see me, you see Ian,” she said, wanting to keep him in her life.
Finding Strength by Creating and Working
Even though she’s still sad, King is still working. She will be in Darren Aronofsky’s new movie, Caught Stealing. This shows she is strong and can balance her personal life and work.
King’s work shows how she faces grief. Instead of forgetting, she uses it to create love and memories.
Regina King’s Story
January 2022: Ian Alexander Jr. dies at 26.
2024: King talks about grief, saying it’s “love without a place to go.”
August 2025: MianU wine is released, a project to remember Ian.
