The Taraji P. Henson Factor
Taraji P. Henson hosts Celebration of Gospel.
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New Year, New Host! - Celebration of Gospel returns with new host Taraji P. Henson. Piece by piece, we break down why the Oscar-nominated starlet is the perfect host to help BET reimagine the biggest night in gospel music. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)
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The "It" Factor - Ever hear of celebrities having the "It" factor? That thing where their presence is felt when they enter a room or appear on screen? Well we know since being introduced to Taraji in the late '90s that she possesses "it." "It" is what made fans fall in love with her and why her star continues to shine bright. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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She's a Dreamchaser - With only 700 dollars, Henson uprooted her family to move to Los Angeles from her hometown of Washington, D.C., so should could fully pursue her acting career. To date, she has starred in over 20 films and TV series, each a testament to her dreams coming true. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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She's a Natural Beauty - Yes, she may get glammed up for television appearances and red carpets, but even her more simplistic and au naturale look is stunning. (Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)
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Beauty and Brains - Taraji is not only beautiful, she has brains too. Before ascending in Hollywood, she attended Howard University in her native Washington, D.C., where she graduated with a degree in theater arts.
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