Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P. Henson
56-year-old actress
Taraji P. Henson is a 56-year-old American actress and singer, best known for her roles in Empire, Person of Interest, Think Like a Man, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button or Hustle & Flow.
Quick Facts
- Name: Taraji P. Henson
- Full name: Taraji Penda Henson
- Occupation: actress, singer
- Age: 56
- Born: September, 11 1970 in Washington, D.C.
- Citizenship: United States
Entourage
- Romantically involved with:
- Drake (2010)
Selected Filmography
- 2015 - 2020: Empire (TV): Loretha Lyon
2011 - 2016: Person of Interest (TV): Jocelyn Carter
2012: Think Like a Man (Tim Story): Lauren
2010: The Karate Kid (Harald Zwart): Sherry Parker
2008: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (David Fincher): Queenie
2007 - 2008: Boston Legal (TV): Whitney Rome
2005: Four Brothers (John Singleton): Camille Mercer
2005: Hustle & Flow (Craig Brewer): Shug
The latest news
Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Taraji P. Henson, 56, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Actress Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its October 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot women for the number one spot!Read It »- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the actress, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 56-year-old Taraji P. Henson has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | According to a top source, Taraji P. Henson is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the actress' fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | On Saturday morning the Sun-Times reported the 56-year-old actress Taraji P. Henson and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Taraji P. Henson was reported as dead earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the September 2026 news has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | The 56-year-old actress is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited her to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (September 13, 2026), suggest the 56-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Taraji P. Henson seems to be off the market.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Sad news for Henson fans as speculation had been rife that the American actress is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.Read It »
Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Sunday, September 13), ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »
Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Rumors of Person of Interest reunion had the internet in a frenzy on Sunday (September 13) as reports claimed that CBS confirmed a revival of the popular sitcom for 2027. Finally!Read It »- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Taraji P. Henson, 56, and her partner had split up. Is the American actress really single again?Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Taraji P. Henson is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Sunday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 56-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Taraji P. Henson is finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | Taraji P. Henson’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Saturday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 56-year-old actress has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »
- Taraji P. HensonAMP™, | American star Taraji P. Henson is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 56-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »