Regina King has won the best supporting actress Oscar at the 91st Academy Awards for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk.
Prior to If Beale Street Could Talk, King was probably best known for her TV work, which included an award-winning role on the series American Crime, and an Emmy-nominated spell on The Leftovers.
Adapted from James Baldwin’s 1974 novel, If Beale Street Could Talk was director Barry Jenkins’ follow-up to the Oscar-winning Moonlight, and King was cast as Sharon Rivers, the mother of lead character Tish (played by KiKi Layne).
King was the strong favourite for the award, having taken the Golden Globe for best supporting actress.