Gabrielle UnionandRegina Kingare not only professional acquaintances, they’re also longtime friends with a deep bond.

“When I say she literally saved my life that day, she literally saved my life that day.

That’s who she is,” Union told the publication.

Gabrielle Union smiles with stud earrings and a bun

“Just playing a normal Black teenager when there weren’t normal Black teenagers on TV.

“I’m incredibly grateful for your friendship, your leadership, your sisterhood,” Union stated.

“I love you.”

Regina King smiles with earrings and red lips

“She’s not pigeonholed by genre or character punch in or generation or time period.

She moves effortlessly through all of it,” Union explained.

The “Deliver Us From Eva” star was also involved in King’s look at the2021 Oscars.