Proof That Regina King and Ian Alexander Jr. Have Always Been the Cutest Mother-Son Duo
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When Regina King brought her son, Ian Alexander Jr., as her date to the 2019 Golden Globes, it wasn't the first time he tagged along with his mom to a big event. The 22-year-old, whom Regina had with ex-husband Ian Alexander, praised his mom while they were on the Globes red carpet, calling her "supermom" and sharing how much he values equality in the workplace, as part of the Time's Up movement.
Ian has been part of his mom's red carpet routine for more than a decade, showing up at premieres, receptions, and even the NAACP Awards. It seems the two have the most fun at NBA games together, though, and once you see the pictures, you'll know exactly what we mean! Keep reading to see them and more sweet moments between the two.
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2019: Golden Globes
Regina took her son with her to the 2019 Golden Globes, where she won best supporting actress.
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2017: New York Knicks Game
The two attended a New York Knicks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017.
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2017: New York Knicks Game
They clearly had a lot of fun while sitting courtside.
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2014: NAACP Image Awards
Regina and Ian were dashing on the red carpet at the 45th annual NAACP Image Awards in California.
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2014: Grammy Gift Lounge
Regina brought her son with her to the Grammy Gift Lounge ahead of the 56th award ceremony.
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2012: Los Angeles Lakers Game
Regina and Ian caught the Lakers playing the Hornets in 2012, one of the many basketball games they've been to together.
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2011: Race to Erase MS Reception
Ian joined his mom at the 18th annual Race to Erase MS cocktail reception in California in 2011.
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2011: Race to Erase MS Reception
The two of them also walked the red carpet together.
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2007: PlayStation Event
Regina took a young Ian to the PlayStation Parlor Hosted by Sony Computer Entertainment America back in 2007.
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2005: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Premiere
Ian joined his mom at the premiere of her movie Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous.
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2005: Teen Choice Awards
Regina brought Ian to the 2005 Teen Choice Awards . . . though he wasn't quite a teen yet.