Regina King
Regina King on Sunday during the opening of the Oscars made mention of the recent Derek Chauvin verdict.
"It has been quite a year and we are still smack dab in the middle of it," King began. "And I have to be honest; if things had come differently this past week in Minneapolis, I may have traded in my heels for marching boots."
Chauvin was found guilty on all counts Tuesday for causing George Floyd's death. The disgraced former Minneapolis police officer could be sent to prison for the rest of his life.
She also addressed those who say Hollywood should just stick to entertainment.
"Now I know a lot of your people at home want to reach for your remote when you feel like Hollywood is preaching to you. But as the mother of a Black son, I know the fear that so many live with. And no amount of fame or fortune changes that. OK? But, tonight, we are here to celebrate."