Taraji P. Henson Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | September 11, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Taraji P. Henson is an American actress, voiceover artist, singer, producer, and director who is known for her critically acclaimed performances in shows and movies like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Empire, Hustle & Flow, Hidden Figures, Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story, Person of Interest, Talk to Me, Boston Legal, and No Good Deed. She was also named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2016.
Born Name
Taraji Penda Henson
Nick Name
Taraji P. Henson, TJ, Cookie

Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality
Education
In 1988, she graduated from Oxon Hill High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Post that, she went to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, and even studied engineering and science at the University of the District of Columbia but soon after got transferred to Howard University in Washington, D.C. From there, she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1995.
Occupation
Actress, Voiceover Artist, Singer, Producer, Director
Family
- Father – Boris Lawrence Henson (Janitor and Metal Fabricator)
- Mother – Bernice (née Gordon) (Corporate Manager at Woodward & Lothrop)
- Siblings – Shawn (Younger Sibling), April (Younger Sibling)
- Others – Russell H. Henson (Paternal Grandfather), Mary Madeline Thomas (Paternal Grandmother), Patsy Ballard (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
She is represented by United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
Southern Hip Hop, Crunk
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Taraji P. Henson has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
She is of African-American (including Cameroonian) descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Multi-talented personality
- Bob Cut hairstyle
Measurements
38-28-37 in or 96.5-71-94 cm

Dress Size
12 (US) or 44 (EU) or 16 (UK)
Bra Size
34D
Shoe Size
7 (US) or 37.5 (EU) or 4.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
She was named an ambassador of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in 2015.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Portraying Shug in the 2005 independent drama film Hustle & Flow and appearing as Queenie in the 2008 romantic fantasy drama film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- She is also known for playing the lead role as Cookie Lyon in Fox’s drama series Empire from 2015 to 2020.
As a Singer
She made her debut as a singer by contributing vocals to Three 6 Mafia (also known as Da Mafia 6ix) track “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” which appeared in the movie Hustle & Flow.
This song, in 2006, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
First Film
Taraji made her film debut with the 2000 live-action / animated adventure comedy film The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle as a left-wing student.
First TV Show
She appeared in three episodes from 1997 to 1998 in The WB’s sitcom Smart Guy for her role as Mo’Nique.
Personal Trainer
Taraji is a fitness freak and sometimes, when she is short on time, goes directly from the airport to the gym. Taraji exercises under the presence of trainer Mike T of Force Fitness. She works out with him 5 to 7 days in a week and they do weight training, along with short sprints on the treadmill.
She can do weighted squats with more than 180 pounds of weight on her back.
She also has cheat days once a week to keep her going. She is a foodie and does not diet much. But, of course, if she has to prepare for a role, she may go on a strict diet and workout routine.
Taraji P. Henson Favorite Things
- Foods – Pasta, gummi bears
- Song From Empire – You’re So Beautiful
- Washington D.C. Restaurants – Chinese spots, The Wharf
Source – Glamour.com, Bet.com, Radio.com
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