Taraji P. Henson is an actress, singer, and author from the United States who has starred in films such as “Baby Boy,” “The Family that Preys,” “Hustle and Flow,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Karate Kid.” She was also named one of the world’s 100 most influential persons by the magazine Names.

What is the Net Worth of Taraji P. Henson?

Taraji P Henson rose to fame as Cookie on the Fox series “Empire,” which aired from 2015 to 2020. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Henson has a net worth of $25 million as a result of the hit series and her other prominent big-screen roles.

What is She famous for?

• He is well-known in the United States as an actor, singer, and author.
• She is well known for her portrayal as Shug in the film “The Hustle and Flow.”

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• Taraji P Henson recently posted a photo on her Instagram account with her boyfriend, Kelvin Hayden, and captioned it with the hashtag #hubbybear. As a result of her tweet, it has been speculated that she has secretly married her fiance, Kelvin.

Early Life and Education

Taraji P Henson was born in Washington, DC, on September 11, 1970. Taraji Penda Henson is her given name. Her nationality is American. Swahili is her ethnicity. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. Boris Henson (father) and Bernice Gordon (mother) gave birth to her (mother). Her father worked as a janitor and metal fabricator, while her mother managed a company. Her parents split when she was two years old. Shawn and April are her younger siblings. Mathew Henson, a North Pole explorer, was her great-great-brother, grandfather’s according to her.

She attended Oxon Hill High School for her education. Also, She began her education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, but after her first year, she transferred to Howard University. She attended Howard University and majored in acting. She has also worked as a Pentagon secretary as well as an actress.

Professional Life and Career

• Taraji P. Henson made her professional acting debut in the comedy-drama film “Baby Boy” in 2001. She was named Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film.
• She rose to national prominence after starring as Shug in the Oscar-winning film “Hustle and Flow” in 2005.
• For her part in the film, she was nominated for MTV Movie Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
• She also appeared on the TV show “House” and in the film Sister, Sister as a guest star. After that, she acted in films such as “Smokin” and “Talk to Me” in 2007.
• In the film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” she played Queen in the year 2008. Her performance in the film earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the film “The Family that Preys” in the same year.
• In 2010, she starred in the remake of “The Karate Kid.” This film was a big success. In 2011, she was nominated for multiple awards for her role in the film “Taken from me: The Tiffany Rubin tale.”
• From 2011 to 2013, she also starred in the television drama “Person of Interest.” In 2012 and 2014, she starred in the films “Think Like a Man” and its sequel “Think Like a Man too.”

• She starred as Cookie Lyon in the hit television series “Empire” in 2015. Her performance in the TV series was well-received, and she was awarded the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series in 2016.
• She also garnered an Emmy nod for her major performance in the series and won the Critics Choice Television Award for Best Actress, becoming her the first black actress to do so.
• She also co-hosted the show “Live! with Kelly and Michael” on March 16, 2015, in the absence of Kelly Ripa, and she presented one edition of “Saturday Night Live.”

• In 2016, she starred in the film “Hidden Figures,” for which she received two Golden Globe nominations.
• She had an appearance on the TV show “What Men Want” in February 2019. She is now starring in “The Best of Enemies,” a historical drama.
• In the film “Hustle and Flow,” she made her musical debut.

Personal Life

Taraji P. Henson, an American actress, has been linked to Kevin Hayden when she shared a photo of herself with him on Instagram and wrote his name as “Hubby.”

In May 2018, they were engaged on Mother’s Day, when Kevin proposed to her on the same day. They started dating in 2016 and have been together since since. Kevin Hayden is a football player in the National Football League.

Marcel, her son, is also a single parent. She gave birth to her son while still in college, and she was not married. She was in a relationship with William Johnson, the baby’s father, at the time.

In 2003, her baby’s father was assassinated. William was never her husband.

She’s very active on social media, with 14.3 million Instagram followers.

Body Stats

Taraji P. Henson, who is 48 years old, has a well-kept figure. She stands at 6ft 4inches (1.63m) tall and weighs 60kg (132 pounds). Her skin is dark, and she has black hair and brown eyes. Her body measurements are 38-28-37 inches long, 28-28-37 inches wide, and 28-28-37 inches tall. Also, Her shoe size is a seven (US).

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