Taraji P. Henson: Life in Film

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Baby Boy (2001) - Taraji P. Henson is one of the most versatile actors to grace the big and small screens. Drama, comedy, romance — the sexy 43-year-old can do it all. Henson is poised to have her biggest year ever with the upcoming sequel to Think Like a Man and a leading role in Lee Daniels' television drama Empire. We take a look back on her life in film...  A fresh face to the Hollywood scene, Henson got her break on the big screen in John Singleton’s Baby Boy.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures)

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Baby Boy - A fresh face to the Hollywood scene, Taraji P. Henson got her break on the big screen in John Singleton’s Baby Boy.Don't miss Taraji P. Henson chatting about From The Rough tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C!

Hustle & Flow (2005) - Henson’s performance as Shug in Hustle & Flow was a breakthrough for the actress. She also made her singing debut on Three 6 Mafia's “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006.(Photo: Courtesy of Crunk Pictures)

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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.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - Nominated for five Golden Globes, Henson played Brad Pitt's adoptive mother Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Henson received an Oscar nomination for her performance as the aging mother.(Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

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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 also received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Benjamin?s mother.

The Family That Preys (2008) - Between television stints on Boston Legal and Eli Stone, Henson found time to be a part of Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys. Henson played Pam, sister of Sanaa Lathan’s character.(Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate)

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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.

I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) - Henson let her bad girl out 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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I Can Do Bad All by Myself - 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 Knight. (Photo credit: Quantrell Colbert)

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Smokin' Aces (2006) - In the star-studded Smokin’ Aces, Henson played hitwoman Sharice Watters and special “friend” of Alicia Keys' character.  (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Smokin' Aces - In the star-studded Smokin’ Aces, Henson played hitwoman Sharice Watters, special “friend” of Alicia Keys' character. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Date Night - In 2010, Taraji P. Henson had a role in Tina Fey's Date Night. She raved about working with Fey, who acted opposite Steve Carell. (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

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Date Night - In 2010, Taraji P. Henson had a role in Tina Fey's Date Night. She raved about working with Fey, who acted opposite Steve Carell. (Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage)

The Karate Kid (2010) - Henson supported Will Smith's son Jaden Smith in the young star's film debut in the blockbuster The Karate Kid. A sequel is already in the works.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures)

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The Karate Kid - In 2010, Taraji P. Henson played opposite Jaden Smith in the blockbuster The Karate Kid. A sequel is already in the works.

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Once Fallen (2010) - In the 2010, Taraji played Pearl in this crime saga about a family struggling to stay together. The cast also included Brian Presley and Ed Harris.(Photo: Courtesy of Freedom Films)

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Once Fallen - In 2010, Taraji played Pearl in the film Once Fallen. The cast also included Brian Presley and Ed Harris.

Larry Crowne - Henson portrayed B'Ella in Larry Crowne, featuring Tom Hanks and Cedric the Entertainer.(AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Bruce Talamon)

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Larry Crowne - Henson portrayed B'Ella in Larry Crowne, featuring Tom Hanks and Cedric the Entertainer.(AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Bruce Talamon)