Taraji P. Henson

Q: Has Taraji P. Henson won any awards?

Yes, Taraji P. Henson has won several awards, including a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in 'Empire'.

Q: What was Taraji P. Henson's first film?

Taraji P. Henson's first film was 'The Family That Preys' released in 2008, where she played a supporting role.

Q: What are some of Taraji P. Henson's highest-grossing films?

Some of her highest-grossing films include 'Hidden Figures', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and 'Think Like a Man'.

Q: What is Taraji P. Henson's personal life like?

Taraji P. Henson has a son named Marcell Johnson and is known for being private about her personal life. She often shares her experiences as a single mother.

Q: What is Taraji P. Henson's estimated net worth?

Taraji P. Henson's estimated net worth is around $25 million, attributed to her successful acting career and various endorsements.

Q: What are some milestones in Taraji P. Henson's filmography?

Key milestones in her filmography include her breakthrough role in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', leading role in 'Empire', and her portrayal in 'Hidden Figures', which showcased her versatility.

Q: What is Taraji P. Henson's acting style?

Taraji P. Henson's acting style is characterized by her emotional depth and ability to portray strong, multifaceted characters. She often brings a unique energy to her roles.

Known for

Hidden Figures (2016)

IMDb 7.8 / 10

2016 / Biography, Drama / 127 min

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button poster

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

IMDb 7.8 / 10

2008 / Drama, Fantasy / 166 min

I was born under unusual circumstances. And so begins The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald...

The Karate Kid (2010)

IMDb 6.2 / 10

2010 / Drama, Sport / 140mins

Twelve-year-old Dre Parker could have been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre...

Name

Taraji P. Henson

Height

5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)

Born

11 September 1970, Washington, D.C., USA

Spouses

Kerry Washington (2021–present)

Children

1, Marcell Johnson

Parents

Bernard Henson, Carolyn Henson

Estimated Net Worth

$25 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Escape Room The short film accompanying Teyana Taylor's album of the same name.	Unknown character	TMDB 8.2 / 10
2025	Movie STRAW What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point —...	Janiyah Wiltkinson	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2025	TV My Happy Place My Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including...	Self	TMDB 1.0 / 10
2025	TV Number One on the Call Sheet Some of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on...	Self	TMDB 3.6 / 10
2024	TV Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist The story of how on the night of Ali’s defeat of Jerry Quarry, which came after he was banned from...	Vivian Thoma	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2024	TV Hollywood Black The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the...	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2024	Movie TIME100: The World's Most Influential People Taraji P. Henson hosts the gala to celebrate TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world;...	Host	Not rated
2024	Movie Where's Usher? The road to Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance continues. This time, Apple Music drops a new official film, Where’s Usher?,...	Self	Not rated
2023	Movie Oprah & The Color Purple Journey A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has...	Self	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2023	Movie The Color Purple A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her...	Shug Avery	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2023	Movie Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary...	Self (voice)	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2023	Movie PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty...	Victoria Vance (voice)	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2023	TV Celebrity Prank Wars Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon take their famous friendly feud to the next level. It's an all-out war as one...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2023	TV The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige will bring together the hottest, most outspoken, highly sought-after people in entertainment, sports,...	Self	Not rated
2022	Movie Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 A seductive fashion fever dream that blends style, dance, and music with the hypnotic essence of nocturnal nature. Featuring a...	Self	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2022	TV The Jennifer Hudson Show Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.	Self	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2022	TV Sherri Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily...	Self - Guest	TMDB 2.6 / 10
2022	Movie Minions: The Rise of Gru A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to...	Belle Bottom (voice)	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2021	TV Abbott Elementary In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together...	Vanetta	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2021	Movie Annie Live! Annie, the beloved seven-time Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, comes to life like never before in a live musical event starring...	Miss Hannigan	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2021	TV That's My Jam This star-studded, music-comedy game show from Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon is infused with his one-of-a-kind comedic style and feel-good energy,...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2021	Movie Muppets Haunted Mansion Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.	The Bride	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2021	TV Hart to Heart A-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected true selves over a glass of wine with...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2021	Movie Mary J. Blige's My Life Mary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing 1994 LP "My Life." The singer, producer and...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2020	TV Legendary Pulling directly from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams (aka "houses") must compete in unbelievable balls and showcase sickening fashion...	Self - Guest Judge	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2020	TV History 101 Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.	Self (archive footage)	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2020	Movie Feeding America Comedy Festival All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2020	TV Celebrity IOU Twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott help Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to the individuals who have had a...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2020	Movie Coffee & Kareem A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to clear his name and take down the city's most...	Vanessa Manning	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2019	TV A Little Late with Lilly Singh The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life,"...	Self	TMDB 3.4 / 10
2019	TV The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and...	Self - Guest Host	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2019	TV The Kelly Clarkson Show Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2019	Movie This Changes Everything An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the...	Self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2019	TV Today with Jenna & Sheinelle Talk show from NBC	Self	TMDB 3.3 / 10
2019	Movie The Best of Enemies Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux...	Ann Atwater	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2019	Movie What Men Want Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on...	Alison 'Ali' Davis	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2019	TV The Masked Singer Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an...	Self - Panelist	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2018	Movie Ralph Breaks the Internet Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World...	Yesss (voice)	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2018	TV The Alec Baldwin Show This talk show hosted by Alec Baldwin features one-on-one conversations with some of the most interesting people from American pop...	Self	TMDB 1.0 / 10
2018	Movie Acrimony Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she...	Melinda Moore Gayle	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2018	Movie Proud Mary Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when...	Mary	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2017	Movie Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread...	Self - Host / Mrs. Claus / Mary / Prancer	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2017	TV Carpool Karaoke: The Series Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who...	Self	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2016	Movie Hidden Figures The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and...	Katherine G. Johnson	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2016	Movie Term Life If Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses,...	Samantha Thurman	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2016	Movie Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business...	Ethel (voice)	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	TV Taraji's White Hot Holidays Taraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials.	Herself - Host	TMDB 10.0 / 10
2015	TV The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2015	TV Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series...	Self	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2015	TV Celebrity Family Feud Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses...	Self - Contestant	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2015	TV Lip Sync Battle Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic...	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2015	TV The Late Late Show with James Corden Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2015	TV The Late Late Show with James Corden Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night...	Self	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2015	TV Hot Ones The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2015	TV Empire A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his...	Cookie Lyon	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2014	TV Variety Studio: Actors on Actors PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations...	Self	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2014	Movie Top Five Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about...	Taraji P. Henson	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2014	Movie Seasons of Love Set in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama about two people...	Jackie	TMDB 3.2 / 10
2014	Movie No Good Deed Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming...	Terry	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2014	Movie Think Like a Man Too All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when...	Lauren Harris	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.8 / 10
2013	Movie Picasso Baby Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.	Self	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2013	TV Hollywood Game Night Two contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they play party...	Self	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2013	Movie From the Rough The coach of a women's swim team parlays her success into an opportunity to build her school's men's golf team.	Catana Starks	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2013	Movie Madly Madagascar Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement...	Okapi (voice)	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2012	Movie Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always...	Self	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2012	Movie Think Like a Man The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s...	Lauren Harris	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2011	TV Person of Interest John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes...	Joss Carter	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2011	Movie Larry Crowne When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over....	B'Ella	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2011	Movie The Good Doctor Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a...	Nurse Theresa	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2011	Movie Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story In 2008, New York mother Tiffany Rubin faced every parent's worst nightmare when her six year old son Kobe vanished...	Tiffany Rubin	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2010	TV Conan A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.	Herself	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2010	Movie Once Fallen When Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his past, start a...	Pearl	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2010	Movie Peep World On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel...	Mary	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2010	Movie The Karate Kid 12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him...	Sherry Parker	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2010	Movie Date Night Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date...	Detective Arroyo	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2010	Movie Hurricane Season Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just...	Dayna Collins	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2010	TV RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2009	TV The Cleveland Show The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2009	Movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her...	April	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2009	TV Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2009	Movie The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in...	Self	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2009	TV RuPaul's Drag Race Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen...	Self - Guest Judge	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2009	Movie Not Easily Broken A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.	Clarice Clark	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2008	Movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and...	Queenie	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2008	Movie Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a...	Pam	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2008	TV Eli Stone Many lawyers consider themselves prophets, but Eli Stone may be the real deal. Eli has built a successful career at...	Angela Scott	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2007	Movie Talk to Me The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and...	Vernell Watson	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2006	Movie Smokin' Aces When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems...	Sharice Watters	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2006	Movie Something New Kenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she...	Nedra	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2005	Movie Four Brothers Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the...	Camille Mercer	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2005	Movie Hustle & Flow With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.	Shug	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2005	Movie Animal His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets...	Ramona	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2004	TV Project Runway Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the...	Self - Guest Judge	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2004	TV House Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital...	Moira	TMDB 8.6 / 10
2004	Movie Hair Show Running from the IRS due to back taxes, Baltimore hairdresser and salon owner Peaches reunites with her more successful sister,...	Tiffany	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2004	TV Boston Legal Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a...	Whitney Rome	TMDB 7.9 / 10
2003	TV All of Us Robert James, an entertainment reporter for a local Los Angeles television station, is handsome, smart and thoroughly modern in his...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2003	TV The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.	Self	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self - Guest	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2003	TV Jimmy Kimmel Live! Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.	Self	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2002	TV Half & Half Half & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The...	Gabrielle	TMDB 8.3 / 10
2002	Movie Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad. The film's story line...	Date #4 / Ghetto Girl (as Taraji Henson)	TMDB 9.5 / 10
2001	Movie Baby Boy The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to...	Yvette	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2001	TV BET Awards An annual event concert celebrating African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment...	Self - Host	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2001	Movie Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man Jessica Fletcher discovers a shocking old family secret that leads her on a journey to the deep South to bring...	Bess Pinckney	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2001	TV The Division The Division is an American crime drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine and starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series...	Raina Washington	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2000	TV CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable...	Christina	TMDB 7.6 / 10
2000	TV Strong Medicine The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.	Crystal	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2000	Movie The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha...	Left-Wing Student	TMDB 4.3 / 10
2000	Movie Satan's School for Girls A young woman enrolls at an all-girls college in New England to investigate her sister's suicide and is slowly lured...	Paige	TMDB 4.9 / 10
1998	TV Felicity Felicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at...	R.A. #2	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1998	TV Felicity Felicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at...	Art Student	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1998	Movie Streetwise Three brothers use legal and illegal methods to make it out of their drug-infected neighborhood.	Tammy	TMDB 4.5 / 10
1997	TV The View ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro...	Self	TMDB 4.4 / 10
1997	TV Smart Guy T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust...	Monique	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1997	TV Smart Guy T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust...	Leslie	TMDB 7.9 / 10
1996	TV The Daily Show The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.	Self	TMDB 6.4 / 10
1996	TV Pacific Blue Filmed on location at Santa Monica and Venice Beach, this series focuses on an elite bike cop unit of the...	Rhonda	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1995	TV The Parent 'Hood The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25,...	Unknown character	TMDB 7.3 / 10
1994	TV ER ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and...	Elan	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1994	TV ER ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and...	Patrice Robbins	TMDB 7.8 / 10
1994	TV Sister, Sister Twins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later, they encounter each other by...	Briana	TMDB 7.1 / 10
1993	TV Saved by the Bell: The New Class Six friends grow and learn at Bayside High.	Girl	TMDB 5.9 / 10
1992	TV The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.	Unknown character	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1989	TV The Simpsons Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;...	Praline (voice)	TMDB 8.0 / 10
1988	TV LIVE with Kelly and Mark A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus...	Self	TMDB 5.6 / 10
1981	TV Entertainment Tonight Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks...	Self	TMDB 4.3 / 10
1975	TV Saturday Night Live A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary...	Self - Host	TMDB 6.9 / 10
1974	TV American Music Awards An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of...	Self - Host	TMDB 8.2 / 10
TBA	Movie 'Tis So Sweet A Chicago bakery owner is stunned by a miraculous discovery that challenges her to reclaim lost time, heal old wounds,...	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie Why Did I Get Married Again? The couples reunite in celebration as Marcus and Angela's daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for quite...	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie Sorcerority Sorcerority follows a young African-American girl, Melanie, who, like her late mother, enrolls into a historically African-American coven and university...	Unknown character	Not rated
TBA	Movie Force Plot kept under wraps. Described as a crime drama about a corrupt vigilante group.	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2026	TV Star Search Bigger talent. Higher stakes. Your vote. Anthony Anderson hosts the iconic competition show for a new generation – live. The...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2023	Movie Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2022	Movie Tell It Like a Woman Tell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from different parts of the...	Director Directing	TMDB 4.2 / 10
2019	Movie What Men Want Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2018	Movie Proud Mary Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2017	Movie Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.4 / 10
2015	TV Empire A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2014	Movie Seasons of Love Set in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama about two people...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 3.2 / 10
2014	Movie No Good Deed Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 6.0 / 10
TBA	Movie Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been A documentary on Darlene Love, the singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for “He’s a Rebel”...	Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	Movie Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been A documentary on Darlene Love, the singer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for “He’s a Rebel”...	Executive Producer Production	Not rated
TBA	Movie Two Faced A high school senior attempts to get her principal fired after observing racist behavior, but she quickly learns he won’t...	Director Directing	Not rated

Escape Room

2025 / TMDB 8.2

STRAW

2025 / TMDB 7.7

TIME100: The World's Most Influential People

2024

Oprah & The Color Purple Journey

2023 / TMDB 3.3

The Color Purple

2023 / TMDB 7.0

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

2023 / TMDB 6.4

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What are Taraji P. Henson's most famous roles?

Taraji P. Henson is best known for her roles in 'Empire', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and 'Hidden Figures'. These performances have earned her critical acclaim and a strong fan following.

Has Taraji P. Henson won any awards?

What was Taraji P. Henson's first film?

What are some of Taraji P. Henson's highest-grossing films?

What is Taraji P. Henson's personal life like?

What is Taraji P. Henson's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Taraji P. Henson's filmography?

What is Taraji P. Henson's acting style?

Known for

Hidden Figures (2016)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

The Karate Kid (2010)

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