Regina Hall

Regina Hall (also credited as Regina Lee Hall) is an American screen actress born on December 12, 1970, in Washington, D.C. With a sharp comedic edge and grounded dramatic presence, she has built a career that moves easily between mainstream hits and acclaimed character work.

Hall first became a breakout favorite as Brenda Meeks in the Scary Movie franchise, appearing across multiple entries and helping define the series’ pop-culture humor. She later broadened her range with roles such as Trixie Norton in The Honeymooners and Kelly Rice in Law Abiding Citizen, balancing studio projects with more intimate performances like Danika.

In 2018, Hall earned major critical recognition for Support the Girls, becoming the first African American performer to win the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress. That milestone underscored her ability to bring depth and nuance to comedy-driven stories.

She continues to be a sought-after presence in ensemble comedies and beyond, including Girls Trip 2 as Ryan Pierce, reaffirming her status as one of modern Hollywood’s most reliable and versatile performers.