Taraji P. Henson
Taraji Penda Henson
Taraji P. Henson is an American actor from Washington, District of Columbia active since 1995.
- Profession
- Actor, Author, Producer
- From
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Born
- September 11, 1970
- Years active
- 1995–present
Early life
A Washington, D.C. native and Howard University graduate, Taraji Henson broke through in films like "Baby Boy" and "Hustle & Flow."
Career
She earned an Oscar nomination for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and won acclaim as Cookie Lyon on the hit series "Empire."
Major achievements
She won a Golden Globe and earned an Academy Award nomination, becoming a leading dramatic star.
Legacy
Taraji P. Henson is a powerhouse actress and advocate, indelible as Cookie Lyon.
References
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