American actress
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Born Taraji Penda Henson
(1970-09-11) September 11, 1970 (age 55)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
(1970-09-11) September 11, 1970 (age 55)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation Actress
Born Taraji Penda Henson
(1970-09-11) September 11, 1970 (age 55)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
(1970-09-11) September 11, 1970 (age 55)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation Actress
Wikipedia
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Taraji P. Henson - Wikipedia
1 week ago - In 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Taraji Penda Henson was born September 11, 1970, in Southeast Washington, D.C., the daughter of Bernice (née Gordon), a corporate manager at Woodward & Lothrop, and Boris Lawrence Henson, a janitor and metal fabricator.
IMDb
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Taraji P. Henson | Actress, Producer, Director
November 9, 2023 - Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career in guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in Baby Boy (2001).
Videos
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Taraji P. Henson Opens Up About Healing, Hustle & Speaking Her ...
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Taraji P. Henson | Full Interview - YouTube
“No” is a full sentence. It’s so important to give ourselves ...
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Taraji P. Henson Talks Broadway Debut, Mental Health Initiative ...
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Taraji P. Henson talks her role in Tyler Perry’s new movie ...
Episode 1269 - Taraji P. Henson
Great episode! She is really an interesting person and clearly a storyteller. I could have listened to another hour!
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April 11, 2018Taraji P Henson Doesn't Get Enough Credit for How Versatile She Is
Taraji was the heart and soul of Person of Interest, and although it was still great after she left, it was a fundamentally different show without her. The 3 episode run in which she left was the very best of Person of Interest. More on reddit.com
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August 5, 2023Taraji P. Henson cries over repeatedly not being paid her worth, Robin Thede and Keke Palmer add to the discussion
i hope i didn't make her sound whiny in the title. she is exhausted from all the grinding she has to do and being continually undervalued no matter however many glass ceilings she breaks. she's also disappointed in herself because she wants to be fairly valued so that other black actresses can be so as well. - siriusxm More on reddit.com
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September 28, 2023Taraji P Henson
Outside the black community you think TPH is that big ?(Not saying ppl don’t know her outside the black community) TPH don’t have any worldly blockbuster hits. Scarlett Johannsson is literally a Marvel actor for over 10 years her price will shoot up cause of that alone . (Marvel is worldly she’s an avenger) Baby boy, Hustle and Flow , and Empire is not on the same scale as Marvel/Disney Movies & TV shows world wise. So yes the woman who is known as Black Window will get paid wayyyy more than TPH. More on reddit.com
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August 19, 2023Instagram
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22M Followers, 1,748 Following, 515 Posts - taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Instagram: "Single mother doing the damn thing Actress | Entrepreneur | Author | Advocate @tphbytaraji @sevendaughterswines @BLHensonFoundation Life Lately👇🏾"
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Facebook
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Taraji P. Henson. 11,180,495 likes · 45,330 talking about this. Changing the perception of mental health in the Black community – one story at a time.
Rotten Tomatoes
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Taraji P. Henson Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes
Actress Taraji P. Henson began to catch the attention of film audiences with supporting roles in John Singleton's "Baby Boy" (2001) and "Four Brothers" (2005), but her breakout performance opposite Terrence Howard in the acclaimed urban drama ...
Encyclopedia Britannica
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Taraji P. Henson | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
November 26, 2025 - Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American actress who was best known for playing strong female characters, notably Loretha (“Cookie”) Lyon in the television drama Empire (2015–20).
Fandom
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YouTube
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Taraji P. Henson reppin’ that HU with pride while sharing updates on her Broadway debut ❤️ #BETTalks - YouTube
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TikTok
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MUBI
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Taraji P. Henson – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI
Taraji P. Henson – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI
People
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Taraji P. Henson
May 7, 2020 - Taraji P. Henson Says She and Cedric the Entertainer Will 'Find Some Funny Bits' in Dramatic Broadway Play (Exclusive)
The Guardian
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Taraji P Henson | The Guardian
After years of bit parts, low pay and a breakthrough role in Empire, Taraji P Henson is taking the lead as a Nasa scientist
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The Dig at Howard University
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Taraji P. Henson | The Dig at Howard University
Taraji P. Henson is an Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and mental health advocate. She was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in an apartment that she described as “one step up from the projects”. Henson’s path to an acting ...
The Movie Database
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Taraji P. Henson — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career as guest star on several television shows before making her breakthrough in the movie ...
Fandom
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IMDb
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Taraji P. Henson - Biography - IMDb
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career in guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in Baby Boy (2001).
EBSCO
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Taraji P. Henson | Research Starters | EBSCO Research
Henson is best known for her roles in the films Hustle and Flow (2005), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Hidden Figures (2016) and the television program Empire (2015–2020).
Apple TV
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Taraji P. Henson Movies and Shows - Apple TV
After earning her bachelors degree, the single mom confirmed her goals and set off with only $700 in donations from friends and family in her pocket. There were several years of starts and stops and lots of odd jobs, but Henson found an agent and, at the age of 26, landed her first part with a television guest role as a 16-year-old on an episode of "Smart Guy" (The WB, 1997-99).