Regina King Vows To Produce Films with 50 Percent Women After First Golden Globe Win

Regina King won her first Golden Globe for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk, a film following a 1970s Harlem couple ripped apart by crime and racial profiling.

"My son said to me when he first saw [If Beale Street Could Talk], was that it was the first film he really saw himself," King said while thanking the film's writer.

The 47-year-old actress called for a "Time's Up times two" during her speech, and while silencing the end-cue jingle, made an exciting announcement for the women of Hollywood.

"So often everyone out that hears us on the carpet and say 'celebrities, we're using the time to talk about ourselves,' when we are on our soapbox and using a moment to talk about the systemic things that are going on in life," King said. "The reason why we do this is because we understand our microphones are big and we're speaking for everyone."

"I just want to say that I am going to use my platform right now, that in the next 2 years everything I produce, I am making a vow – and it's going to be tough – to make sure is 50 percent, women," she added. "Anyone out there in a position in power, not just in the industry but in every industry, I challenge you to challenge yourself to stand up in solidarity and do the same."

Following King's win, another first-time winner was announced.

Mahershala Ali received his second nomination Sunday night and won an award for his supporting role in Green Book.

The film follows the story of the real-life duo, renowned pianist Dr. Don Shirley and his rough-talking chauffeur Tony Lip. The two embark on a tour in the deep South.

The November-released film also won a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay – up against Vice, Roma, The Favourite and If Beale Street Could Talk.