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Regina Kingis returning to the red carpet for the first time after losing her son in a tragic death earlier this year.
TheWatchmenactress made an appearance at an awards ceremony during the Filming Italy Festival in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy.
King, 51, graced the red carpet wearing a sleeveless white dress that showcased her arms and a slither of her stomach. For the glamorous night, the Academy Award winner embellished her ensemble with a pair of matching colored high heels and a Louis Vuitton purse. A portion of her hair tied into braids was dyed orange for the occasion.
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The sighting marked her first public outingsince the death of her son, Ian Alexander Jr., in January.
A Los Angeles County Coroner spokesperson later confirmed to PEOPLE that Alexander Jr.’s death was officially ruled a suicide.
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He was King’s only child, whom she shared with her ex-husband, record producer Ian Alexander Sr.
Despite her growing success as an actor and director, King said at the time that Ian was her biggest source of pride. After separating from Ian’s father in 2007 after nine years of marriage, King admitted being a single parent wasn’t always easy, but that nothing is stronger than her love for her son.
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“You don’t know what unconditional love is. You may say you do, but if you don’t have a child, you don’t know what that is,” she explained at the time. “When you experience it, it’s the most fulfilling [thing] ever.”
A week prior to his death, the deejayreflected on his relationshipwith social media. He made his final Twitter posts on Jan. 14, five days ahead of his 26th birthday.
“I don’t think instagram is healthy for me,“one of his tweetsread.
In another, Alexander Jr. wrote, “You know that episode of SpongeBob where they go inside his brain and it’s a bunch of mini spongebobs just losing their s—…..yea that one really hits home.”
He continued, “But to have you as my mother is the greatest gift I could ask for. To be all that you are while always having the time to be there, love and support me unconditionally is truly remarkable. The whole marvel universe ain’t got s— on you, your the real superhero! Love you mom! This day and everyday YO DAY!!”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
source: people.com
