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Taraji P. Henson worked at the Pentagon as a receptionist through a stay-in-school program. 🙊

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson worked at the Pentagon as a receptionist through a stay-in-school program. 🙊

Henson ended her engagement to NFL player Kelvin Hayden. 💔

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Taraji P. Henson honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 28, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Pictured: Taraji P. Henson,Kelvin Hayden

Henson ended her engagement to NFL player Kelvin Hayden. 💔

Tyler Perry is her close friend. 🤗

Taraji P. Henson

Tyler Perry is her close friend. 🤗

In 2019, Taraji P. Henson got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 🤩

Taraji P. Henson

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In 2019, Taraji P. Henson got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 🤩

Her role in 'Benjamin Button' scored her an Oscar nom. 👏

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Her role in 'Benjamin Button' scored her an Oscar nom. 👏

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Taraji P. Henson

American actress

Born

Sep 11, 1970 (55 years old)

Biography

Born in Washington, D.C. on Friday, September 11, 1970, Taraji P. Henson is a Virgo by zodiac sign and is currently 55 years old. Taraji P. Henson has made their mark as an actress. Their journey to fame began with academic pursuits at schools like Howard University, Oxon Hill High School, and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Over the course of their career, they have been honored with numerous accolades, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture and the BET Award for Best Actor & Actress.

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