Taraji P. Henson’s movies and TV shows do a wonderful job of portraying how talented she is yet there is so much more to the award winning actress.
Oxon Hill to the Hollywood Hills
The Empire-star and creator of Empire’s “Boo Boo Kitty” was born in Washington, D.C. Henson attended Oxon Hill High School and graduated in 1998.
Taraji P. Henson: Youth Has No Age
Taraji P. Henson: Memories of Childhood
Actress, Taraji P. Henson cancelled a garage sale to audition for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the role that would change her career.
“I had wig heads with hats, jewelry – it was a serious garage sale. I was very annoyed I had to cancel it to go to an audition.”
Taraji P. Henson Movies and TV Shows
Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson’s movie Hustle & Flow is where Henson proved she had dynamic acting skills, taking us to the ghetto where she provided us with a front row seat of the struggles of a pregnant prostitute.
Although Henson does not get to show off her vocal skills on Empire, she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006. She provided the vocals on Three 6 Mafia’s It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.
For me, it was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button that made made truly understand that Henson simply has it. Initially I wondered, “Why they let her in their movie?” After seeing the film I realized that the movie would not have been the same without her.
Is Taraji P. Henson Married?
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Taraji Henson’s Son
Marcell Henson
Taraji Henson’s Son
Taraji Henson’s son, Marcell Henson is currently 20-years-old. He is a writer who has also modeled for SquareBear clothing. Marcell has truly experienced his mother’s entire career as an actor: Early in her pregnancy Henson was determined to continue her theater studies at Howard University. She performed while she was pregnant with Marcell. After he was born Taraji didn’t let Marcell slow her down, toting him to rehearsals as well as work.
Taraji P. Henson’s Son
Taraji P. Henson’s Son’s Father: William Johnson
Taraji P. Henson’s son’s father, William Johnson was murdered in 2003. Johnson and Henson dated while she attended Howard University. Henson became pregnant with Marcell during her junior year at Howard. Taraji P. Henson’s son’s father died after being stabbed multiple times following an argument.
Taraji P. Henson’s son’s father died when Marcel was only 9-years-old. William Johnson was murdered just one day after his 34th birthday.
Who is Taraji P. Henson Married to?
Many people that were unfamiliar with Ms. Cookie prior to the Empire TV show often wonder: who is Taraji P. Henson married to? The correct question is as follow:
Is Taraji P. Henson Married?
Many wonder: “Is Taraji P. Henson married?” The answer is no, Henson has never been married despite rumors that she is in a new relationship with one of her co-stars every time she lands a new role. Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese‘s Baby Boy is one such film that led to numerous rumors.
Taraji P. Henson and Tyrese had a great time making the film as proven by the following interview with Arsenio Hall:
The second season of Empire will premiere on September 23 and Cookie will continue to entertain in the only way Taraji knows how!
