Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P. Henson  American Actress
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Taraji P. Henson dating history

Who is she dating right now?

Taraji P. Henson is currently single.

Relationships

Taraji P. Henson has been engaged to Kelvin Hayden (2018 - 2020).

Taraji P. Henson has been in relationships with Drake (2010), Lamar Odom (2008 - 2009), Common (2005 - 2007), Hill Harper (2002 - 2005), Tyrese Gibson (1995 - 2002) and William Unknown Johnson (1987 - 1994).

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Taraji P. Henson is a 55 year old American Actress. Born Taraji Penda Henson on 11th September, 1970 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, she is famous for her roles as Yvette in the 2001 coming-of-age hood comedy-drama film Baby Boy, Shug in the 2005 independent musical drama film Hustle & Flow, Queenie in 2008 romantic fantasy drama film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Cookie Lyon in the Fox musical drama series Empire in a career that spans 1995–present and 1992–present. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Taraji P. Henson has been in 7 on-screen matchups, including Brian White in I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009), Derek Luke in Empire (2015), Snoop Dogg in Baby Boy (2001), Adam Rodriguez in Empire (2015) and Mahershala Ali in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).

Taraji P. Henson is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American women singers and American television actors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Engaged1 4 years, 11 months - -
Dating6 7 years, 10 months 3 years, 7 months 3 months, 2 days
Total7 7 years, 10 months 3 years, 9 months 3 months, 2 days

Details

First Name Taraji
Middle Name Penda
Last Name Henson
Full Name at Birth Taraji Penda Henson
Alternative Name Taraji Henson, Taraji P. Henson, TJ, Cookie
Birthday 11th September, 1970
Birthplace Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Height 5' 4" (163 cm)
Weight 132lbs (60 kg)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Multi-talented personality, Bob Cut hairstyle
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Sexuality Straight
Religion Christian
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
High School Oxon Hill High School
University Howard University for a Degree in Theater Arts, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Occupation Text Actress, Voiceover Artist, Singer, Producer, Director
Occupation Actress
Claim to Fame her roles as Yvette in the 2001 coming-of-age hood comedy-drama film Baby Boy, Shug in the 2005 independent musical drama film Hustle & Flow, Queenie in 2008 romantic fantasy drama film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Cookie Lyon in the Fox musical drama series Empire
Music Genre (Text) Southern Hip Hop, Crunk
Year(s) Active 1997–present, 1995–present, 1992–present
Instrument (text) Vocals
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) Vincent Cirrincione Associates, United Talent Agency
Brand Endorsement American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
Bust (inches) 38
Waist (inches) 28
Hips (inches) 37
Clothes Size 12
Shoe Size 7
Official Websites twitter.com/TherealTaraji, https://www.facebook.com/TherealTaraji, https://twitter.com/TherealTaraji, http://instagram.com/tarajiphenson, www.nndb.com/people/608/000161125/
Father Boris Henson
Mother Bernice Gordon
Favorite Foods Pasta, Gummi Bears

Taraji Penda Henson (tə-RAH-jee; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer, author, and mental health advocate. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2016 and 2024, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Taraji P. Henson55 VirgoActress
American
Kelvin Hayden42 CancerFootball (American)
American
Drake39 ScorpioRapper
Canadian
Lamar Odom46 ScorpioBasketball
American
Common54 PiscesRapper
American
Hill Harper60 TaurusActor
American
Tyrese Gibson47 CapricornActor
American
William Unknown Johnson-

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
MarcellMale10th May, 199432 years oldWilliam Unknown Johnson

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Posted commentsView all comments (68)

4EverYahama4EverYahamaSep 13, 2022

Happy belated birthday…

MrsTLCApr 21, 2018

she is a fake so called christian. a christian woman does not expose her body. looking like a lion. i look better than she does and not famous..lol,,,, never thought she was pretty...better looking women who are actresses than her. beauty is within anyways.

LoverJan 24, 2015

I want to marry Taraji today. If you know her, hit me up with her number. She will love me I promise.

jodewwjodewwMar 15, 2014

She is a good actress and good looking, very good looking!

jmullen of coloradoNov 26, 2013

Miss Henson is blazing hot and is the most underappreciated, underpaid, underused and underrated actress in Hollywood today plus the fact she is a great mom too!

berneice adamsNov 21, 2013

great , lovely voice I wish you my daughter.would love to see you hook up with common. keep on singing .favorite .lord I want you to help me mrs. berneice

CraigSnyderCraigSnyderMay 21, 2013

She's a good actress and good looking to boot.

sandramoorekingJan 18, 2013

I need help in contact a business contribution for my business in the entertainment industry.

AliciaDec 30, 2012

How you doing lol lov ya keep Doin you keep it real and will always be your fan and on that note peace have a great day

tamaraMar 16, 2012

i think taraji p henson is a beautiful woman and very talented good luck taraji and many blessings

YouBet12YouBet12Sep 3, 2011

Just saw he in Baby Boy and that was so long ago, she looks the smae if not better. Black women have such an edge. I wish she had more up top, but she if fine.

tionnaJan 9, 2011

i love u taraji p. henson you are my role model and i look up you dearly i wanna be jus like u when i grow up i jus love everything u do and u help me in so many ways with my acting to just let go and diliver and i hope that one day i can be where your at today


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