Regina King and son Ian Alexander Jr. on Nov. 24, 2019.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty
Regina Kingis reflecting on how her life has changed after the death of her only sonIan Alexander Jr.
In an upcomingGood Morning Americainterview, the Oscar winner, 53, marked two years since Ian’s passing, sharing how “grief is a journey.”
In a sit-down interview withRobin Roberts, she shared that her upcoming film,Shirley, is dedicated to her late son. Thepreview clipshows Roberts, 63, asking King, “What have these last two years been like for you?”
“Oh wow. I’m a different person now than I was Jan. 19,” shares King. “I am.”
King continued to share insight about her relationship with grief these past couple of years. “Grief is a journey,” explained King. “I understand that.”
“Grief is love that has no place to go,” continued the actress. “And that we all handle it differently.”
Regina King on “Good Morning America.".ABC News
ABC News
A year ago, King shared a message on Instagram tohonor her late son for his birthdayand mark one year since his death.
“January 19th is Ian’s Worthday. As we still process his physical absence, we celebrate his presence,” she wrote at the time. “We are all in different places on the planet…so is Ian. His spirit is the thread that connects us.”
The actress continued, “Of course orange is your favorite color…Its the fire and the calm. I see you in everything I breath. My absolute favorite thing about myself is being ….Regina the mother of Ian the GodKing.”
“Continue to shine bright, my guiding light,” King added in that tribute.
Regina King and son Ian Alexander Jr. on Nov. 2, 2019.Emma McIntyre/Getty
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