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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji Penda Henson (born September 11, 1970) is a celebrated American actress who has made significant contributions to the movie industry. She has received prestigious accolades including a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and six Emmy Awards. Time magazine recognized Henson as one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2016 and 2024.
Henson's acting journey began with her education at Howard University, leading to her film debut in the crime film Streetwise (1998). She gained recognition for her roles in Hustle & Flow (2005) and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). In 2016, she portrayed mathematician Katherine Johnson in Hidden Figures. Henson has also had an extensive career in Television, featured in series such as Person of Interest and Empire. Besides, she released a best-selling autobiography titled Around the Way Girl in 2016 and received a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Taraji Penda Henson
Born: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: September 11, 1970
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1992-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Kelvin Hayden
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Awards and Nominations Received by Taraji P. Henson
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Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonMovies Featuring Taraji P. Henson
Coffee & Kareem
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Hidden Figures
The Good Doctor
This Changes Everything
Minions: The Rise of Gru
The Karate Kid
The Best of Enemies
What Men Want
Not Easily Broken
I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Tyler Perry's Acrimony
No Good Deed
Think Like a Man Too
Mary J Blige's My Life
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
The Color Purple
Straw
Once Fallen
From the Rough
Picasso Baby
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
Madly Madagascar
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Seasons of Love
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
Proud Mary
Acrimony
Satan’s School for Girls
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Animal
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Annie Live!
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Hurricane Season
Career Timeline
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2023
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Victoria Vance
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Self - Reading Giovanni's Poems
The Color Purple
Shug Avery
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Self
2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Yesss
Tyler Perry's Acrimony
Melinda
Proud Mary
Mary
Acrimony
Melinda Moore Gayle
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