Regina Kingand her late son, Ian Alexander Jr., marked their love for each other with matching tattoos years before his death.
“His is huge, from his elbow to his wrist, but he said, ‘No, you can’t get that size, Mom!'” she toldVultureat the time. “We considered different ones, but we felt this really embodies how we feel about each other.”
King also opened up about their tattoos while appearing onThe Viewin 2017. At the time, she explained that she and Ian got the idea to get matching tattoos after taking Kabbalah classes.
“He said, let’s choose three [designs] each and not tell each other which ones they are and whichever one is matching, that’s the one we’re going to get tattooed — and we both chose unconditional love,” King said.
Kingshared a statementwith PEOPLE confirming Alexander’s death Friday. He was her only son. She shared Ian with her ex-husband, Ian Alexander Sr.
Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.Emma McIntyre/Getty
Ian Alexander Jr. and Regina King.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
King and her son enjoyed a close relationship, and the actress toldCNNin 2011 that “the greatest part” about herself was “being a mom to Ian,” whom she described as “an amazing young man.”
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source: people.com
