Regina King compares Oscar win to first marijuana experience

Regina King compares Oscar win to first marijuana experience Regina King has compared winning an Oscar to smoking marijuana for the first time because of how heightened her senses were. 7 September 2025 Regina King has compared winning an Oscar to smoking marijuana for the first time. Regina King won an Oscar for If Beale Street Could Talk The 54-year-old star won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role accolade for her work on If Beale Street Could Talk back in 2019 and she recalled how "hypersensitive" she felt from the moment her name was announced as the Academy Award winner.