King says she was looking “to portray the power and strength Fannie Criss Payne exudes through her awe-inspiring story and exquisite clothing,” placing her in a prosperous working situation - and proudly wearing her own design - fitting a client, and employing another Black woman as a seamstress.
Met gala exhibit examines American fashion, frame by frame
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“We were taking Kabbalah classes,” King said on The View in 2017.
Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
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