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'Miss Congeniality 2' Star to Divorce

Zap2It.com | January 17, 2007
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Actress has been married since 1997

Regina King, who partnered up with Sandra Bullock in "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous, is splitting with her real-life partner.

The 36-year-old actress has filed for divorce from her husband Ian Alexander, according to published reports.

In the documents filed on Nov. 8, 2006, she cited "irreconcilable differences."

The couple wed in April 1997. They have a son together, Ian, Jr.

Alexander once served as the vice president of the now-defunct Qwest Records, which was distributed by Warner Bros. Records.

King's film credits include "Ray," "Jerry Maguire," "Legally Blonde 2" and "Enemy of the State."

She's also recognized for playing Marla Gibbs' daughter Brenda on "227" and recently finished appearing in the sixth season of "24" playing President David Palmer's (Dennis Haysbert) sister Sandra.

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