Taraji P. Henson
Appearances: 2Shows: 2Latest: Mar 23, 2026
Latest appearance: Mar 23, 2026 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon →
Taraji P. Henson is an actress and producer recognized for her work in film and television. She is widely known for her role as Cookie Lyon on the drama series "Empire" and has appeared in movies such as "Hidden Figures" and "Hustle & Flow."
All appearances
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1)
Interview
Taraji P. Henson & Cedric the Entertainer Revisit 2011 Interview Qs, Talk Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer discuss their Broadway production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner's Come and Gone, about Black migrants seeking new lives in a 1911 boarding house, and announce its extended run. Henson recounts how director Debbie Allen’s scholarship helped her finish Howard while pregnant, while Cedric jokes about resisting audience interaction after years in stand-up.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (1)
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