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Taraji P. Henson
in her shoes podcast
Mar. 27, 2024
Taraji P. Henson Surprised Oprah With Her Voice
The actress opens up about her decision to play Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ and her outspokenness about pay inequality on set.
As told to
Brooke LaMantia
celebrity
Jan. 16, 2024
Imagine Feeding Oprah Pizza in a Bag
That’s exactly what the Critics Choice Awards served their nominees on Sunday night.
By
Emily Leibert
power
Jan. 16, 2024
Untangling the Drama Behind
The Color Purple
Claims of pay inequity and disrespect have been plaguing the film.
By
Olivia Craighead
celebrity
Jan. 8, 2024
Oprah Denies Rumors That She’s Feuding With Taraji P. Henson
She shut down claims that they have any bad blood over
The Color Purple
.
By
Olivia Craighead
power
Jan. 5, 2024
Taraji P. Henson Has Had Enough Disrespect
“I’m tired of Black women having this conversation.”
By
Olivia Craighead
celebrity
Dec. 8, 2023
Emma Chamberlain, Taraji P. Henson, and More of the Bestest Party Pics This Week
The cast of
Poor Things
looked fabulous to celebrate one of the Cut’s favorite movies of the year.
By
Brooke LaMantia
5 questions with…
June 28, 2022
Taraji P. Henson Wants to Move to Spain, Italy, or the South of France
“Yeah, ’cause … I don’t know about this place anymore.”
By
Danielle Cohen
nailed it
Sept. 19, 2021
Forget Scratching Your Face. Stiletto Nails Are in at the Emmys.
From Michaela Rodriguez’s white claws to Taraji P. Henson’s blinged-out designs, these stiletto nails made their mark on the carpet.
By
Asia Milia Ware
style
Sept. 13, 2021
How Taraji P. Henson Channeled Diana Ross
Getting ready for the Met Gala involved a catsuit, sequins, and a voluminous wig.
By
Asia Milia Ware
how i get it done
Feb. 1, 2021
Taraji P. Henson Knows the Grass Isn’t Always Greener
“It might be Astroturf!”
By
Erica Smith
sure why not
Jan. 7, 2020
Taraji P. Henson Just Launched a Hair-Care Line
It’s color-coded and lives at Target.
By
Erica Smith
Sponsor Story
Win a Trip to the L.A. Premiere of What Men Want
It will take less than a minute, we promise.
weddings
May 14, 2018
Taraji P. Henson Got Engaged on Mother’s Day
“I said yes y’all!!!”
By
Sarah Spellings
what’s good
Mar. 30, 2018
What Is Going on With Chris Evans’s Mustache?
What’s good this week: Cardi B’s new song, obviously; the Weeknd’s new album, definitely; Chris Evans’s new facial hair, maybe?
By
Allison P. Davis
powerhouse
Oct. 16, 2017
Taraji P. Henson On Being a Single Mom, Loving the Word ‘No’ and Getting Paid
“I love obstacles. […] I love when people doubt me. That just adds fuel to the fire.”
By
Madeleine Aggeler
the cookie jar
Aug. 17, 2017
Here’s What Taraji P. Henson’s M.A.C Collection Will Look Like
Mmm, frosty.
By
Ashley Weatherford
red carpet derby
Feb. 26, 2017
The Best, Worst, and Most Headbanded Looks of the 2017 Oscars
Thus far, the night has declared one clear winner: headbands.
By
Véronique Hyland
inspirational things
Jan. 29, 2017
This
Hidden Figures
Cosplay Will Make Your Day
Taraji P. Henson shared a photo on Instagram of three girls dressed like the
Hidden Figures
stars.
By
Jenni Miller
hidden figures
Dec. 11, 2016
Hidden Figures
Director Theodore Melfi on Opening Doors for Women
“You close the door on women, you close the door on humanity.”
By
Elisabeth Donnelly
violence against women
Oct. 19, 2016
Here’s What the Star of
Empire
Had to Say About Leaving an Abusive Relationship
The
Empire
star revealed her struggle in her new memoir.
By
Lisa Ryan
Sept. 30, 2016
See Cookie From
Empire
’s Best Off-Camera Looks
Her closet is filled with animal prints, latex, and more.
By
Leah Rodriguez
new things
Aug. 23, 2016
Taraji P. Henson and M.A.C Are Launching ‘Fierce’ Makeup
She’s coming to get what’s hers.
By
Kathleen Hou
dispatch
Feb. 14, 2016
Amandla Stenberg Has Plans to Fix Hollywood’s Little Diversity Problem
Talking Black Girl Magic at Alexander Wang.
By
Allison P. Davis
golden globes 2016
Jan. 11, 2016
Taraji P. Henson, Unlike Cookie, Likes Her Fur
Faux
Now get off her damn train.
By
Jessica Roy
Jan. 10, 2016
Taraji P. Henson Waited 20 Years for Her Golden Globe, and Damn, It Paid Off
This is how you accept an award.
By
Dayna Evans
hairy situations
Oct. 15, 2015
Taraji P. Henson Isn’t Defined by Her Hair
The
Empire
star goes wigless for her photo shoot.
By
Ashley Weatherford
tv
Sept. 23, 2015
Empire
’s Costume Designer Explains Cookie’s Style Evolution
And tells us what to expect for season two.
By
Lindsay Peoples
living goddesses
Sept. 20, 2015
Mary J., Taraji, and Kerry Star in the Commercial of My Dreams
“The turnup is real.”
By
Allison P. Davis
quotables
Aug. 13, 2015
‘Shine Theory’ Also Applies to Dating
Taraji P. Henson has it all figured out.
By
Allison P. Davis
cookie’s cookies
June 17, 2015
Cookie Doesn’t Have Time for Knucklehead Dudes
Taraji P. Henson explains one way she leans in.
By
Ashley Weatherford
June 2, 2015
See Betsey Johnson Do a Split on the Red Carpet
Along with other GIF highlights from last night’s CFDAs.
By
Clint Spaulding
beauty
Mar. 11, 2015
Naomi Campbell’s Bangs, and All the Beauty Secrets From
Empire
Taraji P. Henson loves a face mask, Terrence Howard loves a rose-scented hot towel.
By
Ashley Weatherford
what would cookie do
Feb. 12, 2015
We Can All Learn Something From Cookie’s Butt-Flash on
Empire
When in doubt …
By
Allison P. Davis
power dressing
Jan. 14, 2015
The Baddest of Cookie’s Bad-Bitch Outfits From the Premiere of
Empire
How to succeed in business warfare by wearing furs.
By
Allison P. Davis
nailed it
Apr. 25, 2013
Zoom In On Taraji P. Henson’s Crazy Nail Art
It looks like a bunch of doodles.
By
Christina Han
fugging it up
Feb. 12, 2013
Fug Girls: The Final Chapter in the Fashion Week Hunt for Matt Damon
He charmingly acted interested in womenswear, of course.
By
The Fug Girls
beauty marks
Oct. 30, 2009
Uma Thurman Justifies Shilling Fragrance; Michael Kors to Launch Makeup With Estée Lauder
Also, Balenciaga’s new fragrance is a mix of odors of gasoline and floor wax.
By
Sharon Clott
fashion yearbook
June 29, 2009
Apparent Pants Allergy Plagues the BET Awards
Beyoncé, Cassidy, Melody Thornton, and Teairra Mari all appear to be sufferers.
By
Amy Odell
new york fugging city
June 1, 2009
Fug Girls: Red-carpet Hits and Misses at MTV Movie Awards
For some red-carpet looks, not even a moon man is honor enough. Here are our awards for the evening’s standouts.
By
The Fug Girls
beauty marks
Feb. 27, 2009
Researchers Attempt to Decode Nose Receptors; Taraji Henson’s Side Bangs Swing Both Ways
Also, agnès b. makes toothbrushes!
By
Sharon Clott
oscars
Feb. 22, 2009
Red-carpet Style, Live From the Oscars
All the looks from the Most Important Red Carpet Ever.
By
Sharon Clott
on the red carpet
Jan. 26, 2009
Color Wins on the SAG Awards Red Carpet
From Eva Longoria-Parker in peach to Freida Pinto rocking periwinkle, the rainbow ruled.
By
Sharon Clott
golden globes
Jan. 11, 2009
Red-carpet Looks from the Golden Globes
A megaslideshow featuring all the red-carpet looks from the Golden Globes.
By
Sharon Clott