News about Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson and Lori Harvey stole the spotlight at the star-studded Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist premiere on Wednesday. The Hidden Figures actress, 53, and the Instagram model, 27,  looked incredible in their plunging ensembles as they graced the red carpet for Peacock's limited series.  The show, which is based on the podcast of the same name, revisits an armed robbery that happened the same night as Muhammad Ali's highly anticipated comeback fight against Jerry Quarry. in October 1970.

Keith Lee responded with righteous indignation on Monday to a mix-up with Taraji P. Henson during the BET Awards in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old TikTok food critic took to the social media platform owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance after Taraji, 53, got him confused with fellow TikTok personality Jordan Howlett during the awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theater, according to an article on Monday by ET. Taraji during a comedy skit in which she 'gave people their flowers' spotted Jordan and called him a 'Method Man look-a-like'.

Ice Spice looked thinner than ever when performing on stage at the 24th Annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.  The Princess Diana rapper, 24 - who recently dropped a racy music video for her latest single Phat Butt - could barely contain her assets in the skimpy two piece. The look consisted of a lace top tied in front and on the arms over a white bra, lace underwear and fur leg warmers worm over sneakers. 

Last night, the BET Awards saw a string of famous faces from different generations gather for a night to honour top stars in entertainment and culture. The annual American award show, established by the Black Entertainment Television network in 2001, celebrates black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy. Hosted by Empire star Taraji P. Henson for the third year running, the 2024 BET Awards took place on Sunday (June 30) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Guests were treated to dazzling performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill and Will Smith , as well as an all-star tribute performance for Usher , who was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Before taking to their seats, stars stepped onto the blue carpet to showcase a myriad of statement looks - though not all were positively received. From Remy Ma's bejewelled dress that left little to the imagination, to Usher's underwhelming jeans-and-blazer ensemble, outfits worn by a host of actors, musicians and more has sparked backlash from critics on social media. As Instagram users call for stylists 'to be fired' and a stricter dress code to be enforced at the award show, FEMAIL explores the worst dressed stars of the 2024 BET awards.

Taraji P. Henson looked every inch a star while at the 24th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Hidden Figures actress, 53 - who recently opened up about about having to drive herself to work in a rental car - looked radiant in a gold form fitting dress. Her glittering ensemble boasted chains as straps and lined the dress with interwoven gold accents.

Tyla was the first winner named at Sunday's 2024 BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in the category for Best International Act. 'This is very heavy, guys,' the Water singer, 22, said as she accepted the honors. 'Guys, I did not prepare anything but I just want to say thank you so much to my tigers, my family, my team.'

Ice Spice turned heads in an eye-catching ensemble with stylish Tyla and Tinashe at the star-studded, 24th Annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Princess Diana rapper, 24 - who recently dropped a racy music video for her latest single Phat Butt - joined the Water songstress, 22, and 2 On hitmaker, 31, on the red carpet with other celebrities. The festivities were hosted by Taraji P. Henson and took place inside the Peacock Theater in the heart of L.A.

Will Smith is set to debut new music in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, will take over the stage with an original song at this Sunday's BET Awards, according to Deadline. 'From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage,' Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, said in a statement. 

Glenn Powell is coming clean on how he once thought his performance in Hidden Figures may have ruined the biographical drama film. In fact, the actor, who played real-life astronaut John Glenn, confessed he vomited outside a studio lot after watching a rough cut of the movie. Keep in mind, Powell viewed the early version before any of the effects or music were put in, but still he thought he had genuinely ruined it with his performance. The Austin, Texas native says he left the studio feeling like he'd done some sort of disservice to the memory of the women who helped get America to the moon during the Space Race leading up to the 1960s, as well as his other co-stars. Hidden Figures tells the story of three female African-American mathematicians: Katherine Goble Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) who worked for NASA as the U.S. and Soviet Union battled it out in the race to achieve superior spaceflight supremacy.

Taraji P. Henson looked absolutely terrified after losing her ring inside the Time 100 Gala at Lincoln Centre in New York City on Wednesday. The Proud Mary star, 53, was captured freaking out as her lavish ring dropped on the floor ahead of the A-list event, which she was hosting. In an exclusive video obtained by MailOnline, Taraji prepares to present the star-studded event which saw the likes of Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Uma Thurman, Michael J. Fox, and many more.   

Brittany Mahomes wowed in an eye-catching ensemble alongside glammed up Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue as the trio led stars at the Time 100 Gala in New York City on Thursday. The media personality, 28 - who was recently unmasked as 'fake and disloyal' to new BFF Taylor Swift - not only joined the Dance The Night hitmaker, 28, and Padam Padam singer, 55, on the red carpet, but also her husband Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is notably one of the honorees at the annual event - which was hosted by Taraji P. Henson.

Taraji P. Henson the busty bombshell blue a kiss while flashing the flesh on the Time 100 Gala red carpet in New York City. Thrown at Jazz at Lincoln Center this Thursday, the star-studded affair welcomed a dazzling guest list of famous faces from all over the world. Among them Taraji, who is part of the Time 100 list this year, was a standout in a peekaboo dress that plunged to serve up a generous helping of cleavage.

Dua Lipa , America Ferrera , Taraji P. Henson, and Elliot Page led the big celebrity names on the Time100 list. Time Magazine released their annual list of the hundred most influential people in the world on Wednesday. Dua and Taraji were also two of the stars with special edition covers along with NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and leader of Russia's opposition movement Yulia Navalnaya. Each of those on the list have a tribute written to them as Dua's was written by American singer and songwriter Patti Smith and Taraji's was written by Mary J. Blige.

Ciara was one of the stars on Thursday at the California Market Center in Los Angeles for the second day of The Voices Of Beauty Summit. When she served as a keynote speaker on day two, the singer and actress, 38, ditched a retro 1980s look by donning a black oversized jacket with matching skin-tight pants and a top. When she spoke with Jessica Cruel, Editor-in Chief at Allure, she had a lot to say. She is the creator of OAM Skin By Ciara. According to the VBS website, other industry powerhouse speakers from beauty brands such as Glossier, Pattern Beauty, Tower 28, Live Tinted, and PHLUR, including Ulta, Forever21, JCPenney, Fabfitfun, Credo, and Refinery29.

The majority of Ciara's diehard fans first noticed her music as a result of the 2004 introduction of her debut studio album Goodies. But the multi-talented Fort Hood, Texas native has shown she is far from a one-hit wonder by embarking on careers as an actor, fashion model, dancer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She displayed her entrepreneurial spirit by posting a note on her Instagram page on Friday to advertise her company OAM Skin By Ciara.

Taraji P. Henson was leading a line of bombshells that sauntered down the red carpet of this year's star-studded version of the NAACP Image Awards. The glittering awards show welcomed an impressive collection of top-flight luminaries from all walks of showbiz on Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Taraji cut a showstopping figure in a pale green frock that featured sparkly flower petal adornments over her bust and her enviably taut midriff.

On Saturday, the 55th Annual NAACP Awards were held at the iconic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and Taraji P. Henson received the first award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Color Purple as Shug Avery. On the red carpet, the actor, 53, who put on a glamorous performance, gushed to the audience, saying, 'Thank you so much.' Wow, this is a surprise. But I'm grateful. Thank you.' 'I just want to thank you guys for being so generous with me all the time.' I'm not restricted to the box office or checking what I'm in.'

Hollywood is a twitter from early January to mid-March. In La La Land, it's awards season. A pair of stylists fly in a preview of gowns for the 'female actors' (which I also reject in favour of the gracious and feminine 'actress' as well as some of the more flamboyant'male actors.' The make-up and hair specialists, nail technicians, and facialists all followed the stylists. They arrive from New York, Paris, and London, working frantically to make their client the epitome of glamour, not glamour, but instead beauty and 'trendiness,' rather than glamour.

Busy Phillips discussed the financial hardship celebrities face when preparing for red carpet appearances open. At the season three premiere of Girls5Eva, the 44-year-old actor echoed sentiments expressed by Taraji P. Henson last December. 'I must always hustle.' It's so true. Taraji P. Henson had to discuss hair, makeup, and wardrobe, as well as the costs, and she felt it so deeply because I see the money I am allegedly earning but then it is not just the bills, but what is expected of me when I turn up at a place.'

Nika King, the Euphoria actress, has confirmed that a charge she made about not paying her rent was actually a joke during a stand-up comedy performance. In the hit HBO series, King, 44, plays Leslie Bennett, the mother of Zendaya's troubled teen Rue Bennett. King has more than two decades of experience as a stand-up comedian, with the actor recently appearing at the Hollywood Improv.

Taraji P. Henson, Greta Gerwig, and Jordana Brewster were among a number of glamorous celebrities attending the TIME Women of the Year 2024 Gala held at Ardor at the West Hollywood EDITION on Tuesday. In a plunging skintight semi-sheer black Donna Karen gown that left little to the imagination, the Color Purple star, 53, sizzled. The sequins were adorned in the sexier look. She wore her tresses in a sophisticated updo and accessorized with silver earrings. Greta, 40, a Barbie designer who recently revealed more about her Oscars, opted for a chic black gown with cape sleeves. With red heels, she gave her height to her frame.

On Sunday, there was no shortage of actor talent at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. Taraji P. Henson was not only on hand to lend her assistance to the occasion, but she was also one of the recipients of the Excellence In The Arts Award (Female), which goes to a highly acclaimed artist in recognition of their body of work and distinguished career achievement.' On the red carpet of a burgundy shoulder-less sequin dress from Nicole by NF that hugged her fab figure, the Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress (Empire, Hidden Figures, The Color Purple) made more than 200 heads on the film's red carpet. She'll also make a pair of gold pointed pumps, accessorize with dangling earrings, a few earrings, and turn her typically long haired tresses into a chic shorter retro style. 'Tonight has been such an honor!! THANK YOU to the @americanblackfilmfestival for recognizing my work and awarding the coveted Prize in the Arts. I am forever grateful,' she wrote before inserting three red kiss emojis and hashtags: '#ABFF #BlackExcellence.'

The couple stayed arm-in-arm with the biggest smile on their faces, and they seemed smitten. In a black satin midi dress teamed with an embellished blazer and sparking heels, Joan, 90, put on a glamorous display.

Jada Pinkett Smith can relate to her coworker Taraji P. Henson's wage inequity to a point, considering she doesn't have to work due to her formerly estranged husband Will Smith's estimated $350 million fortune. After falling down several glass ceilings for the next generation of African-American actresses last December, the 53-year-old Oscar nominee burst into tears while admitting to only being paid 'a fraction' of what she thinks she owes.