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Taraji P Henson
monologues
June 30, 2024
Taraji P. Henson Parodies ‘Not Like Us’ for BET Awards Monologue
Plus a dig at that lady who was mean to Kelly Rowland at Cannes.
By
Bethy Squires
the wage gap
Dec. 20, 2023
Taraji P. Henson Sparks Conversation About Hollywood Pay Disparity
Keke Palmer, Gabrielle Union, and Robin Thede agree — the industry has a problem.
By
Zoe Guy
trailer mix
Oct. 10, 2023
Take a Deep Breath,
The Color Purple
Trailer Is Here
With a new clip of Taraji P. Henson singing “Push Da Button”.
By
Jason P. Frank
videology
July 28, 2023
Cardi B and Offset’s ‘Jealousy’ Video Brings the
Baby Boy
Vibes
Including an appearance from Taraji P. Henson, who played Yvette in the 2001 film.
By
Jennifer Zhan
that’s mother
Apr. 1, 2023
Oh, So Taraji P. Henson Is the One Who Gave Janine All Those Mommy Issues
She’ll star as Quinta Brunson’s on-screen mom in
Abbott Elementary
.
By
Jennifer Zhan
movie review
July 1, 2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Isn’t Smart Enough to Be Truly Stupid
Inspired idiocy requires wit and invention, but the latest entry in the
Despicable Me
franchise doesn’t quite get there.
By
Bilge Ebiri
castings
Apr. 15, 2022
Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Makes Acting Debut in
Color Purple
Film
The Album of the Year winner joins Ciara, H.E.R. , and Halle Bailey.
By
Justin Curto
statements
Mar. 14, 2022
Taraji P. Henson and Other Celebrities Criticize Jussie Smollett’s Punishment
He was sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a hate crime.
By
Jennifer Zhan
leaping lizards
June 8, 2021
Taraji P. Henson to Star As Miss Hannigan in NBC’s
Annie Live!
We love you, Miss Hannigan!
By
Zoe Haylock
amas 2020
Nov. 23, 2020
The Highs, Lows, and Exposed Noses of the 2020 American Music Awards
A few big live performances couldn’t make the case that the AMAs needed to happen in person.
By
Justin Curto
2020 amas
Nov. 22, 2020
Taraji P. Henson Works Her ‘WAP’ Off to Entertain You As Your 2020 AMAs Host
“I know you’re still at home, but tonight? You’re home with me.”
By
Halle Kiefer
spinoffs
July 24, 2020
Cookie Lyon Could Be Getting an
Empire
Spinoff
Get your bag, Taraji.
By
Zoe Haylock
the empire strikes back
June 4, 2019
Jussie Smollett Will Not Return To
Empire
After All
Lee Daniels confirmed the news.
By
Devon Ivie
trailer mix
Nov. 23, 2018
Pete Davidson Sort of Undermines the Film’s Premise In New
What Men
Want
Trailer
No Erykah Badu mind-reading potion needed here.
By
Halle Kiefer
trailer mix
Aug. 14, 2018
What Men Want
Trailer: Careful the Things You Think, Taraji Will Listen
Premiering January 11.
By
Jackson McHenry
tv
Apr. 5, 2018
Hidden Figures
Is Coming to Television
How many John Glenns can we send into space? Let’s find out.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
castings
Apr. 2, 2018
Taraji P. Henson Will Read Tracy Morgan’s Mind in
What Men Want
What’s going on in there?
By
Jordan Crucchiola
oscars 2018
Mar. 4, 2018
Taraji P. Henson Subtly Shades Ryan Seacrest on the Oscars Red Carpet
Last week, Seacrest was accused of sexual assault by his former stylist.
By
Devon Ivie
sexual harassment
Feb. 5, 2018
Hollywood Manager to Close Agency After Sexual-Harassment Accusations
Vincent Cirrincione was also condemned by his client Taraji P. Henson.
By
Jackson McHenry
who’s the boss
Jan. 19, 2018
Taraji P. Henson Outsourced a Hot-Wings Challenge to Her Bodyguard
The
Proud Mary
star got her bodyguard Dave to step in and eat some spicy wings.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
Jan. 12, 2018
Proud Mary
Is Rhythmless, But Has Some Standout Performances
Taraji P. Henson holds her pedestal but doesn’t do much on top of it, while Billy Brown smolders in a vacuum.
By
David Edelstein
biopics
Jan. 11, 2018
Taraji P. Henson to Star in and Produce an Emmett Till Biopic
John Singleton is attached to direct.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
Jan. 11, 2018
Is Sony Ashamed of the Taraji P. Henson–Starring Thriller
Proud Mary
?
The film hasn’t screened for critics or reporters, and it’s arousing suspicion.
By
Chris Lee
what men want
Nov. 14, 2017
Taraji P. Henson to Explore
What Men Want
in Gender-Flipped Nancy Meyers Remake
Hallelujah! She’s replacing Mel Gibson.
By
Hunter Harris
trailer mix
July 20, 2017
Proud Mary
Trailer: Taraji P. Henson Is an Assassin, What More Do You Need?
Proud Mary
shoots its way into theaters January 12.
By
Jackson McHenry
last night on late night
Mar. 18, 2017
If Only We Could All Play a Drinking Game With Taraji P. Henson
Drinko!
By
Devon Ivie
screen actors guild awards
Jan. 30, 2017
Taraji P. Henson’s SAG Speech for
Hidden Figures
“The shoulders of the women that we stand on are three American heroes.”
By
Jordan Crucchiola
last night on late night
Dec. 9, 2016
Taraji P. Henson Competes in the Acting Olympics
You’ll never feel the same way about a meatball sub again.
By
Jackson McHenry
bad auditions
Nov. 28, 2016
Ryan Reynolds Tanked His Audition for the Coen Brothers
“What are you doing here? Do you have a SAG card?”
By
Jordan Crucchiola
happy working songs
Nov. 21, 2016
Amy Adams Isn’t Over the 2008 Oscars
It’s your turn now, Emma Stone!
By
Jackson McHenry
trailer mix
Nov. 16, 2016
The New
Hidden Figures
Trailer Is Damn Inspiring
It’s the story of the unsung heroes behind John Glenn’s space mission.
By
Tolly Wright
wage gap
Oct. 11, 2016
Taraji Made ‘Sofa Change’ Compared to Brad Pitt
“If I pushed for more money, I’d be replaced and no one would so much as a blink.”
By
E. Alex Jung
get out the vote
Oct. 5, 2016
Watch the
Empire
Cast Come Out for Hillary
Taraji P. Henson is with her.
By
Karen Brill
the oscar for best original song goes to…
Sept. 11, 2016
Pharrell Performs
Hidden Figures
Soundtrack
“Together we’ll fly / But no more runnin.’”
By
Halle Kiefer
toronto 2016
Sept. 10, 2016
Toronto: Taraji P. Henson Tears Up at
Hidden Figures
“I’m sorry if I look a mess with my makeup. I should’ve done like Alicia Keys and taken it off.”
By
Kyle Buchanan
casting couch
Aug. 29, 2016
Phylicia Rashad Is Joining
Empire
She’ll play Taye Diggs’s mother.
By
Jackson McHenry
July 3, 2016
Janelle Monáe Talks About Her New Movie Role
“It is so important, that we as women, African-American women, tell our stories.”
By
Tolly Wright
memoirs
May 12, 2016
Taraji P. Henson’s Memoir Gets the Cover and Title of Cookie’s Dreams
It’s out October 11.
By
Dee Lockett
last night on late night
Feb. 25, 2016
Taraji Swears She Knows Coldplay Isn’t Maroon 5
And also talks about how her Golden Globes cookies were divine intervention.
By
Nate Jones
last night on late night
Feb. 25, 2016
Watch
Empire
’s Cookie Freak Out in Space
There are screams, tears, and farts.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
casting couch
Feb. 10, 2016
Taraji P. Henson to Play NASA Mathematician
In
Hidden Figures
.
By
Jackson McHenry
blame it on the kool-aid
Feb. 8, 2016
Taraji Explains Coldplay–Maroon 5 Mix-up
Beware the Kool-Aid.
By
Dee Lockett
golden globes 2016
Jan. 10, 2016
Taraji Handed Out Cookies at the Golden Globes
The moment we’ve all been waiting for.
By
Ira Madison III
Dec. 10, 2015
Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Do Kimye
“That’s a lamp? Oh, I thought that was Sia.”
By
Emma Barrie
last night on late night
Dec. 9, 2015
Turns Out Taraji P. Henson Had to Beat James Corden for the Role of Cookie Lyon
Oh my.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
the industy
Nov. 23, 2015
Empire
’s Henson and Howard Land Holiday Special
It will air the week after
Empire
’s winter finale.
By
Nate Jones
party chats
Oct. 26, 2015
Are the Cast Members of
Empire
Friends and Super Cute About It? Yes!
What we learned from Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett’s EW Fest panel.
By
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Oct. 14, 2015
Taraji P. Henson: Stop Sending Cookie All the Cookies
Being Cookie is a full-time job.
By
Dee Lockett
instagramatic
Oct. 8, 2015
Empire
’s Taraji and Terrence Stage a Fake Fight
Don’t be scared, Jussie!
By
E. Alex Jung
close reads
Sept. 24, 2015
Empire
’s Soapy Take on Social Justice Is Also Very Nuanced
The show’s lack of subtlety and moralizing serves the larger point better than earnestness.
By
Jada Yuan
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