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Last night, Regina King took home her first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Barry Jenkins\u2019 If Beale Street Could Talk<\/i>. King has been previously nominated for a Golden Globe based on her role in Netflix\u2019s Seven Seconds<\/i> and the drama series American Crime<\/i>.<\/strong><\/p>\n During a night plagued with disappointments due to the lack of black talent honored, King\u2019s well-deserved win and acceptance speech became a highlight of the 76th Golden Globes. In the speech, she thanked Barry Jenkins and the cast of Beale Street, along with her son\u2013who referred to King as a \u201csuper mom<\/a>\u201d earlier in the evening. Most notably, the actress pledged to bridge Hollywood\u2019s gender gap by ensuring that women will make up half of all projects that she produces. <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going to use my platform right now to say, in the next two years, everything that I produce I am making a vow \u2014 and it\u2019s going to be tough \u2014 to make sure that everything that I produce\u2026is 50 percent women,\u201d said King, followed by applause. <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI challenge\u2026anyone out there who is in a position of power \u2014 not just in our industry, in all industries \u2014 I challenge you to challenge yourself and stand with us.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Watch Regina King\u2019s full acceptance speech below. If Beale Street Could Talk<\/i> is now playing in theaters across the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n