That way, I won’t look too heavy on camera. I try to arrive about five pounds underweight, so I can gain a few while I’m there. Hopefully, people take away that message. You come to care about these characters because we have a real bond and a real love for each other. RH: I think it’s about sisterhood, and being true to yourself and to who you are. KW: Patricia also asks: What message do you want people to take away from Girls Trip? Yes, there are one or two I don’t want to reveal. RH: Hmm… that’s a great question, Patricia. KW: Patricia was wondering whether there is an African American icon you would like to portray? It has great concerts and New Orleans has amazing food. It’s the epicenter for Black women that time of year. RH: It’s a great resource and a great place to have fun. KW: Editor/Legist Patricia Turnier asks: How do you feel about the Essence Music Festival? I hadn’t worked with Mike or Kofi before either. KW: Have you worked with Larenz Tate before? It was like we were on a real girl’s trip. It’s so special to get to work with women you’ve respected for so long, and to get to know them as people. KW: How was it working with Jada, Tiffany and Queen Latifah? I feel comfortable asking questions, and we can sit down and talk through things. It’s fun being directed by Malcolm because he knows me, and I know how he likes to work. RH: It’s always great working with him and Will. KW: What was it like being directed by Malcolm for the fourth time? RH: Not on any one person, but on a mix-up of people. I was drawn to her journey as a woman who seems to have it all, who has this public persona as a celebrity, yet can get together with her girlfriends and be wild. RH: I think it was just the way her character develops. KW: What interested you in playing Ryan Pierce? KW: Great! I’m honored to have another opportunity to interview you. Kam Williams (KW): Hey, how are you Regina? Here, Regina talks about her latest hit movie, Girls Trip, an over-the-top comedy co-starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish.
Her other TV credits range from Married to Law & Order: LA to Ally McBeal. In January 2015, she starred in the Lifetime film With This Ring. On television, Regina recently made guest appearances on Grandfathered and Black-ish.
And she was seen in Law Abiding Citizen, Death at a Funeral, Love & Basketball and Disappearing Acts, too. Among her additional film credits are Scary Movie and its three sequels, Paid in Full, Malibu’s Most Wanted and First Sunday. Regina’s other outings include The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday, Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man, Too. She also starred in About Last Night, a remake of the 1986 film of the same name. Earlier that year, she was seen on the big screen in Barbershop: The Next Cut an ensemble comedy also featuring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Common, Eve and Nicki Minaj. In 2016, Regina appeared opposite Morris Chestnut in the suspense thriller When the Bough Breaks. The romantic comedy co-starring Marlon Wayans is set to be released on August 11th. The accomplished actress will soon appear in Naked, a remake of the 2000 Swedish film Naken. Regina Hall launched her career in the late ’90s while still earning a master’s degree from New York University. Regina Hall Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures