Overview

• In a Haute Living cover story published Aug. 21, King says she now lives more in the moment and accepts that joy and sorrow can coexist.
• Her only child, Ian Alexander Jr., died by suicide in January 2022 at age 26.
• King launched MianU earlier this month as an orange wine inspired by Ian’s creativity, describing it as a way to create new memories in his spirit.
• She says she thinks of him whenever she pours a glass, adds that “If you see me, you see Ian,” and incorporated a handwritten “M” from his journal into the logo.
• She has previously discussed his struggle with depression, including the remark “I’m tired of talking, Mom,” as renewed attention accompanies her film Caught Stealing opening Aug. 29.