Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and the series 'Empire'. Henson is celebrated for her distinctive voice and strong... Read More
Known for
Hidden Figures (2016)
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 (2008)
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)
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...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Escape RoomThe short film accompanying Teyana Taylor's album of the same name. |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
STRAWWhat will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point —... |
Janiyah Wiltkinson | |
| 2025 |
My Happy PlaceMy Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Number One on the Call SheetSome of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistThe story of how on the night of Ali’s defeat of Jerry Quarry, which came after he was banned from... |
Vivian Thoma | |
| 2024 |
Hollywood BlackThe epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2024 |
TIME100: The World's Most Influential PeopleTaraji P. Henson hosts the gala to celebrate TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world;... |
Host | |
| 2024 |
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 | |
| 2023 |
Oprah & The Color Purple JourneyA behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact the story has... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
The Color PurpleA decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her... |
Shug Avery | |
| 2023 |
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni ProjectIntimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey through the dreamscape of legendary... |
Self (voice) | |
| 2023 |
PAW Patrol: The Mighty MovieA magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty... |
Victoria Vance (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Celebrity Prank WarsKevin Hart and Nick Cannon take their famous friendly feud to the next level. It's an all-out war as one... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
The Wine Down with Mary J. BligeThe Wine Down with Mary J. Blige will bring together the hottest, most outspoken, highly sought-after people in entertainment, sports,... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4A seductive fashion fever dream that blends style, dance, and music with the hypnotic essence of nocturnal nature. Featuring a... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2022 |
Minions: The Rise of GruA fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to... |
Belle Bottom (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Abbott ElementaryIn this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together... |
Vanetta | |
| 2021 |
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 | |
| 2021 |
That's My JamThis 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 | |
| 2021 |
Muppets Haunted MansionGonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night. |
The Bride | |
| 2021 |
Hart to HeartA-list entertainers, athletes and public figures reveal their honest, unfiltered and unexpected true selves over a glass of wine with... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Mary J. Blige's My LifeMary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing 1994 LP "My Life." The singer, producer and... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
LegendaryPulling directly from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams (aka "houses") must compete in unbelievable balls and showcase sickening fashion... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2020 |
History 101Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
Feeding America Comedy FestivalAll-star comics perform in support of Feeding America. |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Celebrity IOUTwin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott help Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to the individuals who have had a... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Coffee & KareemA 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 | |
| 2019 |
A Little Late with Lilly SinghThe comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life,"... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self - Guest Host | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
This Changes EverythingAn investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-known actors, executives and artists in the... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Today with Jenna & SheinelleTalk show from NBC |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Best of EnemiesCenters on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux... |
Ann Atwater | |
| 2019 |
What Men WantMagically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on... |
Alison 'Ali' Davis | |
| 2019 |
The Masked SingerCelebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2018 |
Ralph Breaks the InternetVideo game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World... |
Yesss (voice) | |
| 2018 |
The Alec Baldwin ShowThis talk show hosted by Alec Baldwin features one-on-one conversations with some of the most interesting people from American pop... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
AcrimonyFaithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she... |
Melinda Moore Gayle | |
| 2018 |
Proud MaryMary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when... |
Mary | |
| 2017 |
Taraji's White Hot Holiday SpecialTaraji 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 | |
| 2017 |
Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesCelebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Hidden FiguresThe untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and... |
Katherine G. Johnson | |
| 2016 |
Term LifeIf Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses,... |
Samantha Thurman | |
| 2016 |
Ice Age: The Great Egg-ScapadeA harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommends him to her neighbours, business... |
Ethel (voice) | |
| 2015 |
Taraji's White Hot HolidaysTaraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials. |
Herself - Host | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Celebrity Family FeudCelebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2015 |
Lip Sync BattleEach episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Hot OnesThe show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
EmpireA powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his... |
Cookie Lyon | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Top FiveThough 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 | |
| 2014 |
Seasons of LoveSet in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama about two people... |
Jackie | |
| 2014 |
No Good DeedTerri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a charming... |
Terry | |
| 2014 |
Think Like a Man TooAll the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when... |
Lauren Harris | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2013 |
Picasso BabyJay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Hollywood Game NightTwo contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they play party... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
From the RoughThe coach of a women's swim team parlays her success into an opportunity to build her school's men's golf team. |
Catana Starks | |
| 2013 |
Madly MadagascarYour favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement... |
Okapi (voice) | |
| 2012 |
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love YouFamed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song, We Will Always... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Think Like a ManThe balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s... |
Lauren Harris | |
| 2011 |
Person of InterestJohn Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes... |
Joss Carter | |
| 2011 |
Larry CrowneWhen he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over.... |
B'Ella | |
| 2011 |
The Good DoctorDr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Diane, suffering from a... |
Nurse Theresa | |
| 2011 |
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin StoryIn 2008, New York mother Tiffany Rubin faced every parent's worst nightmare when her six year old son Kobe vanished... |
Tiffany Rubin | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Herself | |
| 2010 |
Once FallenWhen Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his past, start a... |
Pearl | |
| 2010 |
Peep WorldOn the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication of a novel... |
Mary | |
| 2010 |
The Karate Kid12-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 | |
| 2010 |
Date NightPhil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date... |
Detective Arroyo | |
| 2010 |
Hurricane SeasonBased on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in Marrero, Louisiana just... |
Dayna Collins | |
| 2010 |
RuPaul's Drag Race: UntuckedThe 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 | |
| 2009 |
The Cleveland ShowThe bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family. |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
I Can Do Bad All By MyselfWhen Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her... |
April | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
The Curious Birth of Benjamin ButtonA documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Virtually every element in... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
RuPaul's Drag RaceJoin RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2009 |
Not Easily BrokenA car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple. |
Clarice Clark | |
| 2008 |
The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonBorn under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and... |
Queenie | |
| 2008 |
Tyler Perry's The Family That PreysWealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals, have enjoyed a... |
Pam | |
| 2008 |
Eli StoneMany lawyers consider themselves prophets, but Eli Stone may be the real deal. Eli has built a successful career at... |
Angela Scott | |
| 2007 |
Talk to MeThe story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and... |
Vernell Watson | |
| 2006 |
Smokin' AcesWhen a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems... |
Sharice Watters | |
| 2006 |
Something NewKenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she... |
Nedra | |
| 2005 |
Four BrothersFour adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the... |
Camille Mercer | |
| 2005 |
Hustle & FlowWith help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee. |
Shug | |
| 2005 |
AnimalHis name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets... |
Ramona | |
| 2004 |
Project RunwayAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2004 |
HouseDr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital... |
Moira | |
| 2004 |
Hair ShowRunning from the IRS due to back taxes, Baltimore hairdresser and salon owner Peaches reunites with her more successful sister,... |
Tiffany | |
| 2004 |
Boston LegalAlan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a... |
Whitney Rome | |
| 2003 |
All of UsRobert James, an entertainment reporter for a local Los Angeles television station, is handsome, smart and thoroughly modern in his... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
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 | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Half & HalfHalf & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The... |
Gabrielle | |
| 2002 |
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are DogsBook 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) | |
| 2001 |
Baby BoyThe story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to... |
Yvette | |
| 2001 |
BET AwardsAn annual event concert celebrating African Americans and other American minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment... |
Self - Host | |
| 2001 |
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free ManJessica Fletcher discovers a shocking old family secret that leads her on a journey to the deep South to bring... |
Bess Pinckney | |
| 2001 |
The DivisionThe Division is an American crime drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine and starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series... |
Raina Washington | |
| 2000 |
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationA Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable... |
Christina | |
| 2000 |
Strong MedicineThe lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia. |
Crystal | |
| 2000 |
The Adventures of Rocky & BullwinkleRocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha... |
Left-Wing Student | |
| 2000 |
Satan's School for GirlsA young woman enrolls at an all-girls college in New England to investigate her sister's suicide and is slowly lured... |
Paige | |
| 1998 |
FelicityFelicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at... |
R.A. #2 | |
| 1998 |
FelicityFelicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at... |
Art Student | |
| 1998 |
StreetwiseThree brothers use legal and illegal methods to make it out of their drug-infected neighborhood. |
Tammy | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Smart GuyT.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust... |
Monique | |
| 1997 |
Smart GuyT.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust... |
Leslie | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Pacific BlueFilmed on location at Santa Monica and Venice Beach, this series focuses on an elite bike cop unit of the... |
Rhonda | |
| 1995 |
The Parent 'HoodThe Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired on The WB airing from January 18, 1995 to July 25,... |
Unknown character | |
| 1994 |
ERER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and... |
Elan | |
| 1994 |
ERER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and... |
Patrice Robbins | |
| 1994 |
Sister, SisterTwins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later, they encounter each other by... |
Briana | |
| 1993 |
Saved by the Bell: The New ClassSix friends grow and learn at Bayside High. |
Girl | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Praline (voice) | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA 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 | |
| 1981 |
Entertainment TonightDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks... |
Self | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| 1974 |
American Music AwardsAn annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of... |
Self - Host | |
| TBA |
'Tis So SweetA Chicago bakery owner is stunned by a miraculous discovery that challenges her to reclaim lost time, heal old wounds,... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
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 | |
| TBA |
SorceroritySorcerority follows a young African-American girl, Melanie, who, like her late mother, enrolls into a historically African-American coven and university... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
ForcePlot kept under wraps. Described as a crime drama about a corrupt vigilante group. |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Taraji P. Henson?
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.
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'.
Taraji P. Henson's first film was 'The Family That Preys' released in 2008, where she played a supporting role.
Some of her highest-grossing films include 'Hidden Figures', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', and 'Think Like a Man'.
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.
Taraji P. Henson's estimated net worth is around $25 million, attributed to her successful acting career and various endorsements.
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.
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.