Regina King Compares Oscar Win to First Marijuana Experience

Regina King, the acclaimed actress who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "If Beale Street Could Talk," recently compared the sensation of winning an Academy Award to smoking marijuana for the first time. In a candid conversation on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, King described the experience as intensely hypersensitive, like looking through a crystal ball, where every detail—from the feeling of her arm hairs raising to her mother grabbing her hand—became vividly amplified. She recalled the supportive glance from Chris Evans as she ascended the stage, which reassured her that she was ready for the moment. King also spoke about the pressure nominees face to maintain composure on camera, emphasizing the challenge of not showing disappointment if they do not win. Her metaphor highlights the rare and surreal nature of winning an Oscar, encapsulating the overwhelming physical and emotional impact of the victory. This unique perspective offers audiences a fresh and relatable way to understand the profound impact of such a prestigious accolade.