Taraji P. Henson

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Sep 11, 1970 (54 years old)

Taraji P. Henson

Known For

STRAW
1h 45m
Movie 2025

STRAW

A single mother navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent world.

My Happy Place
TV Show 2025

My Happy Place

My Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer and Questlove. Across six visually stunning episodes, each host reflects on why these meaningful sites have become their escape, revealing a never-before-seen side of the person and the destination.

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
TV Show 2024

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

The story of how on the night of Ali’s defeat of Jerry Quarry, which came after he was banned from boxing for refusing to enter the military draft, hundreds of guests at an after-party were robbed at gunpoint, becoming one of the largest armed robberies the country has ever seen.

TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
0h 40m
Movie 2024

TIME100: The World's Most Influential People

Taraji P. Henson hosts the gala to celebrate TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world; scheduled performances from Dua Lipa and Fantasia Barrino.

Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
0h 56m
Movie 2023

Oprah & The Color Purple Journey

A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.

The Color Purple
2h 21m
Movie 2023

The Color Purple

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
1h 42m
Movie 2023

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary queer poet Nikki Giovanni as she reflects on her life and legacy.

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
1h 27m
Movie 2023

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
0h 41m
Movie 2022

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4

A seductive fashion fever dream that blends style, dance, and music with the hypnotic essence of nocturnal nature. Featuring a star-studded cast all wearing the newest Savage X Fenty looks, the show is an un-missable visual feast.

Minions: The Rise of Gru
1h 27m
Movie 2022

Minions: The Rise of Gru

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Biography

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 Baby Boy (2001). In 2005, she starred in Hustle & Flow and played Queenie in David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. In 2016, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list. Henson also released an autobiography titled Around The Way Girl.

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