Oscars 2019: Regina King wins best actress in supporting role

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took home the award for best in a supporting role for her work in Jenkins ''

The 'If Beale Street Could Talk' star beat out fellow nominees for 'Vice,' for 'Roma,' for 'The Favourite' and for 'The Favourite,' revealed The

This is the first Oscar win and nomination for She also won in the category at Spirit Awards.

The film is also nominated for original score and best adapted screenplay.

Upon accepting the award, King, who was sporting a white gown, said: "James Baldwin birthed this baby, [Jenkins] you nurtured her, you surrounded her with so much love and support."

The also thanked her mother and added, "Thank you for teaching me that God is leaning in my direction.

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First Published: Mon, February 25 2019. 06:56 IST