Taraji P. Henson: Life in Film
Look at this stellar actor's career in front of the camera.
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Babyboy - A fresh face to the Hollywood scene, Taraji P. Henson got her break on the big screen in John Singleton’s “Baby Boy.”
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Hustle & Flow - Henson’s breakout performance was in “Hustle & Flow” as Shug. She made her singing debut on “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Nominated for five Golden Globes, Henson played Queenie in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Henson received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Benjamin’s mother.
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The Family That Preys - When Henson wasn’t appearing on television, the actress found time to be a part of Tyler Perry’s “The Family That Preys.” Henson played Pam, sister of Sanaa Lathan’s character.
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Taraji P. Henson - In 2009, Taraji P. Henson starred as 'April' in "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself." The cast also included Mary J. Blige, Adam Rodriguez, and Gladys Kinight. (Photo credit: Quantrell Colbert)
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