Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson to Star and Produce Film about Emmett Till
By Amanda Rey on January 11, 2018
Taraji P. Henson is bringing the story of Emmett Till to Hollywood. It has been reported that the acclaimed actress is set to produce and...
‘Empire’ and ‘Star’ to Premiere This Fall in a Two-Part Crossover Episode Event
By Sheriden Chanel on July 13, 2017
Lee Daniels has seen a lot of success from his two hit Fox music dramas. Empire has been keeping fans on the edge of their...
Taraji P. Henson to Star as a Hit Woman in Upcoming Screen Gems Action Thriller ‘Proud Mary’
By Amanda Rey on April 17, 2017
Looks like Taraji P. Henson is giving us a new definition of a “tough cookie” in her next film! The award-winning actress is set to...
Taraji P. Henson, Snoop Dogg, Keegan Michael-Key to Guest Star in Hour-Long ‘Simpsons’ Episode
By Jasmine Ginyard on January 12, 2017
The Simpsons welcomed some pretty big names to their cartoon world in time for their first hour-long episode. Taraji P. Henson, Keegan-Michael Key, Snoop Dogg,...
‘Hidden Figures’ Stars Celebrate Film’s Opening Weekend Success
By Jasmine Ginyard on January 11, 2017
Hidden Figures knocked Rogue One out of the #1 spot during the film’s opening weekend- and the movie’s stars are celebrating the win for the...
2017 People’s Choice Awards: Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart and More Land Nominations (Full List)
By Jasmine Ginyard on November 15, 2016
Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and plenty more are among the 2017 People’s Choice Awards nominees- and it’s up to you to decide...
‘Empire’ Stars Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett Are MAC’s Newest Ambassadors
By Jasmine Ginyard on November 4, 2016
Empire stars Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett have teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to use their fame to bring attention to a great cause....
Taraji P. Henson Teases What to Expect From Cookie During ‘Empire’ Season 3
By Jasmine Ginyard on September 28, 2016
Lookie lookie, here comes Cookie! Taraji P. Henson is spilling some deets about what fans can expect from her outspoken character this season on Empire....
Taraji P. Henson and MAC Team Up for New Collection
By Jasmine Ginyard on August 25, 2016
Taraji P. Henson is bringing all of her fierceness and fabulosity to the world of beauty cosmetics, thanks to a new collaboration with MAC. Empire...
‘Hidden Figures’ Tells Little Known Story of How Brilliant Black Women Helped NASA
By Jasmine Ginyard on August 19, 2016
The little known story of three black women who helped launch John Glenn into orbit in 1962 is about to make its way to the...
Taye Diggs Enters the Lyons’ Den in ‘Empire’ Season 3
By Jasmine Ginyard on July 22, 2016
Will Cookie be looking to get her groove back with Empire returns for a third season? We don’t know for sure but seeing how Taye...
Taraji P. Henson Honored by Women In Film
By Jasmine Ginyard on July 13, 2016
Empire star Taraji P.Henson was chosen to be honored by Women in Film and took the opportunity to bring attention to a platform that’s important...
‘Empire’ Showrunner Teases What’s Ahead for Second Half of Season 2
By Jasmine Ginyard on March 31, 2016
FOX’s hit series Empire returns tonight and fans can expect more drama, music and secrets in the second half of the show’s second season. Before...
Taraji P. Henson Meets Miss Piggy
By Meredith Seay on November 16, 2015
Taraji P. Henson has a new friend. Over the weekend, the Empire star attended VH1’s “Big in 2015” award show, and ran into Miss Piggy....
Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige Star In Apple Ad
By Meredith Seay on September 22, 2015
Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige are the stars of a new commercial for Apple’s new music streaming service. The fun ad...
Taraji P. Henson Covers ‘Glamour,’ Talks ‘Empire’ Success
By Meredith Seay on September 9, 2015
Taraji P. Henson has a busy September ahead of her. Not only will she be returning to the small screen as the beloved Cookie Lyon...
Taraji P. Henson is a Motown Singer in Unaired ‘SNL’ Sketch
By Meredith Seay on August 25, 2015
Back in April, Taraji P. Henson hosted an amazing episode of Saturday Night Live- but a great sketch was left out. A sketch depicting Henson...
‘Empire’s’ Taraji P. Henson Wins Big at Critics’ Choice Award
By Meredith Seay on June 1, 2015
It is Taraji P. Henson’s time. Sunday night (May 31), the 44-year-old actress attended the fifth annual Critics Choice TV Awards where she nabbed the award...
Met Gala 2015: Taraji P. Henson Looks Classic in Black-and-White
By Meredith Seay on May 5, 2015
Taraji P. Henson made a red carpet appearance with designer Alexander Wang by her side at the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum...
Taraji P. Henson To Host ‘SNL’ in April
By Meredith Seay on March 28, 2015
Empire is on hiatus, but if you miss seeing Taraji P. Henson on your TV screen, get ready to see her on Saturday Night Live. The sketch comedy...