Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson is a remarkable American actress, author and singer.

Early Accomplishments

Taraji's acting career was launched in 1997 through the sitcoms Smart Guy and Sister, Sister. The following year, she branched into movies playing the Tammy character in the crime film Streetwise.

Best Known For

For the past 2 decades and counting in the limelight, Taraji has attained much recognition through the movie Hidden Figures. Impeccably portraying the Katherine character in this film earned her a BET Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Satellite Award.

She has won a Golden Globe for her role in Empire.

Sexual Orientation

Taraji is straight. In the past, she has been romantically linked with various celebrities among who include Tyrese Gibson, Hill Harper, rapper Common, Lamar Odom, Drake, Michael Ealy and Kelvin Hayden.

Family

Her parents are Boris and Bernice Henson. She has a son named Marcell as a result of a relationship she had in high school.

Religion

Taraji is a Christian who is very outspoken about her faith in God. On various occasions, she explained how God has seen her through the toughest times in her life and brought her from where she started to where she is today. She has also stated in an interview about her belief in the power of prayer as she practices it often and each time God makes a way for her.

Worth To Know

Taraji's middle name is Penda.

Both her names Taraji and Penda are derived from the African language Swahili connoting the meaning hope and love respectively.