
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson is an American actress. After landing guest roles on series such as Smart Guy and ER, she would go on to make notable appearances on the big screen with roles in films such as Hustle & Flow, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hidden Figures, and The Color Purple.
On television, she starred in series such as Boston Legal, Person of Interest, Empire, and the miniseries Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, and guested on the sitcom Abbott Elementary.
Beyond acting, she's co-directed the film Tell It Like a Woman, produced the films No Good Deed and What Men Want and hosted the podcast Jacked.
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- Making Space with Hoda Kotb Taraji P. Henson on Speaking Her Truth and Stepping Into Her Power (September 2024)

From screen star to producer to outspoken mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson has never been afraid to say exactly who she is, a quality she’s carrying into her Broadway debut in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. In this conversation from September 2024, Henson joins Hoda to talk about the power of using her voice, taking care of her mental health, and fighting for what she deserves after years of overcoming doubt and dismissal. Plus, she reflects on the resilience it took to keep going and the strength she found in speaking up.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About
- FROM
- Washington D.C., United States
- BORN
- September 11, 1970