#Taraji P. Henson
“Tell It Like a Woman” Lands at Samuel Goldwyn Films, Directors Include Taraji P. Henson & Catherine Hardwicke
“Tell It Like a Woman” is headed stateside. Deadline reports that Samuel Goldwyn Films has landed U.S. distribution rights to the star-studded feature that consists of seven intertwining...
Taraji P. Henson in Talks to Star in and Produce “Queenie” for BET Studios
The last time Taraji P. Henson played a character named Queenie, she received an Oscar nod for her portrayal. The “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” nominee is now in talks to lead and...
Taraji P. Henson Joins Warner Bros.’ “The Color Purple” Musical Adaptation
Taraji P. Henson is adding to her busy slate. According to Variety, the Oscar nominated actress is set to star as Shug Avery in Warner Bros.’ previously announced new adaptation of the...
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, & Effie T. Brown Join Forces to Produce “Sorcerority” Adaptation
Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and Effie T. Brown are joining the “Sorcerority.” The trio are producing a feature film based on the fantasy graphic novel “Sorcerority,”...
Taraji P. Henson to Direct Jennifer Hudson in Segment of “Tell it Like a Woman” Anthology
“Think Like a Man” and “What Men Want” star Taraji P. Henson is ready to “Tell it Like a Woman.” The Oscar-nominated actress has been tapped to direct a segment of...
Taraji P. Henson to Make Feature Directorial Debut with High School Comedy “Two-Faced”
Taraji P. Henson is directing her first movie. Variety confirms the Oscar-nominated actress will helm, produce, and star in Bron Studios’ high school comedy “Two-Faced.” The project...
Taraji P. Henson Signs First Look Deal with 20th Century Fox, “Empire” Spinoff in the Works
Cookie’s reign is far from over. According to Deadline, Taraji P. Henson has signed a new two-year first-look deal with 20th Century Fox and the “first order of business” is...
Viola Davis, Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, & Other Veteran Black Actresses Talk Representation
“I’m really proud to be a part of our industry now because we’re finally understanding that we’re stronger together and it doesn’t have to be one of us,” says...
Quotes of the Day: Taraji P. Henson and Ellen Pompeo Get Candid About Race and Fair Pay
Taraji P. Henson and Ellen Pompeo work on two of the biggest shows on network TV. The respective “Empire” and “Grey’s Anatomy” stars are also outspoken advocates for...
Michelle Williams and Laura Dern Talk Equal Pay and the Power of Standing United
April 2 marks Equal Pay Day in the United States, but raising awareness about the gender pay gap must be an everyday occurrence. Michelle Williams and Laura Dern have attributed major shifts in...
Quotes of the Day: Taraji P. Henson, Bette Midler, & Gigi Hadid on the Power of Women
As Variety Power of Women: New York honorees, it’s no surprise that Taraji P. Henson, Bette Midler, and Gigi Hadid have plenty to say about feminism and the way women are treated in show...
Variety Power of Women: New York to Recognize Taraji P. Henson, Bette Midler, & More
Variety has named the honorees of its sixth Power of Women: New York luncheon. Taraji P. Henson, Bette Midler, country music artist Kacey Musgraves, journalist and anchor Christiane Amanpour, and...
Trailer Watch: Taraji P. Henson Has Psychic Powers in “What Men Want”
Taraji P. Henson has the hots for her neighbor in a new red band trailer for “What Men Want.” There’s just one problem — “Captain Fucktastic,” as she calls him,...
Trailer Watch: Taraji P. Henson Is a Mind Reader in “What Men Want”
Just as she announces that it’s “time to break that glass ceiling,” Taraji P. Henson finds herself stuck beneath the impenetrable-seeming wall blocking women in the workplace. A...
Golden Globes 2016 Wrap-Up: Cheers to Taraji P. Henson and Rachel Bloom, Jeers to Ricky Gervais
The overwhelming majority of the honorees at the 2016 Golden Globes were, as expected, white men. And Ricky Gervais was, as expected, mean-spirited and dreadfully glib as opposed to delightfully...