Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Producer, Author, Mental Health Advocate |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
Latest News about Taraji P. Henson
23/04/2026
Taraji P. Henson is performing as Joe Turner in August Wilson's Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. The production is scheduled to run until July 26, 2026, and her comments around the role highlighted the emotional strain of continually fighting for her worth as an artist.
18/03/2026
Taraji P. Henson launched a new recurring character in Fanatics Casino's The House Always Rewards campaign. The inaugural ad introduced her comedic role as Fran, with the campaign designed as an ongoing partnership across future spots.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Taraji Penda Henson |
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| Summary | Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, author, and mental health advocate known for her dynamic performances in film and television. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2016 and 2024. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Howard University |
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| Graduation Year | 1995 |
| Field | Acting |
Personal Life
| Advocacy | Mental health awareness and advocacy within the African American community |
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Family
| Background | Raised in challenging circumstances, described as 'one step up from the projects' |
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Career
| Film Debut | Streetwise (1998) |
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| Breakthrough Role | Baby Boy (2001) |
| Notable Films |
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| Notable Television |
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| Current Stage Role | Joe Turner in Joe Turner's Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City (until July 26, 2026) |
| Recent Commercial Work | Recurring role as a new character in Fanatics Casino's 'The House Always Rewards' campaign (inaugural ad aired March 18, 2026) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tarajiphenson/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/TarajiPHenson | |
| https://twitter.com/TarajiPHenson | |
| X | https://x.com/TarajiPHenson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018, named after her father | |
| 2. The foundation provides scholarships to African-American students pursuing mental health careers, offers mental health services to young people in urban schools, and combats recidivism in the prison system | |
| 3. Created Peace of Mind talk show in December 2020 dedicated to healing and awareness | |
| 4. #1 New York Times bestselling author | |
| 5. First Black actress to win Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series |