Taraji P. Henson: Her Career Highlights

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Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji P. Henson

Born September 11, 1970, American actress Taraji Penda Henson initially was on the path to becoming an electrical engineer before switching to acting. Studying at Howard University, Taraji's earliest roles came as a background performer throughout the 1990s, which would earn her SAG membership early on in her career. Her first big role would come in this next film...

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'Baby Boy'
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'Baby Boy'

Taraji P. Henson's first big role would come in 2001 alongside singers Tyrese Gibson and Snoop Dogg in comedy-drama Baby Boy. Playing the part of "Yvette", Taraji would catch the attention of both audiences and critics which would lead to her casting in this next hit film...