Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson is a super-duper actress from America! She's been in lots of movies and TV shows that you might have seen. She's won big awards for her acting, like a Golden Globe! Imagine winning a shiny trophy for being really good at pretending to be other people. That's what Taraji does, and she's fantastic at it!

Taraji started acting a long, long time ago. She went to a special school called Howard University to learn all about acting. Her first movie was called Streetwise. Then she played a character in a movie called Hustle & Flow, and later she was in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She was even nominated for an Oscar, which is like the biggest acting award ever!

One of Taraji's most famous roles was playing Katherine Johnson in the movie Hidden Figures. Katherine was a real-life mathematician who helped send astronauts to space! Taraji also played Cookie Lyon in a TV show called Empire. Cookie was a super strong character, and Taraji's acting made her a fan favorite. She's like a superhero herself, showing us how powerful women can be!

Did you know Taraji also wrote a book? It's called Around the Way Girl and it became a bestseller! That means lots and lots of people wanted to read her story. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is a special sidewalk with stars for famous people. It's like a giant, sparkly path celebrating her amazing career!