Radiant. Bold. Limitless. These aren’t just adjectives. They are a declaration of what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood today. In an industry that has long marginalized and misrepresented Black femininity, a powerful shift is unfolding—one led by unstoppable voices like Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor, Gabrielle Union, and Sherri Shepherd. Together, […]
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2016 and 2024, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world Let’s take a closer look at the five movies that not […]
Tyler Perry is no stranger to emotionally charged storytelling, and in his latest Netflix drama, Straw, he turns the volume all the way up. To be clear, the title Tyler Perry’s Straw (now streaming on Netflix) is a reference to “the last straw”—as in the final push before everything breaks. As for the “Tyler Perry” […]
At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, actress and producer Taraji P. Henson delivered a powerful message about self-worth, burnout, and taking back her power in Hollywood. During a Kering Women in Motion Talk with Stacy L. Smith, founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Empire star opened up about the emotional journey that led her […]
Taraji P. Henson hosted the 2024 BET Awards and started the show with a funny version of Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.” Throughout the night, she changed outfits many times and talked about “Project 2025,” a plan by the Heritage Foundation. Throughout the night, with multiple outfit changes, Taraji P. Henson encouraged the audience […]
