Taraji P. Henson worked at the Pentagon as a receptionist through a stay-in-school program. 🙊

Henson ended her engagement to NFL player Kelvin Hayden. 💔

Tyler Perry is her close friend. 🤗

In 2019, Taraji P. Henson got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 🤩

Her role in 'Benjamin Button' scored her an Oscar nom. 👏

What it was like to sing about pimps in 'Hustle & Flow'? 😁

Taraji P. Henson's ex-boyfriend and father of her son was murdered. 😨

Her breakthrough came in 'Baby Boy.' ⭐

You might recognize her from 'Hidden Figures.' 🚀

Taraji P. Henson is related to North Pole explorer Matthew Henson. 🧭

Henson won the hearts of millions as Cookie on 'Empire.' 📺

She almost lost her $100,000 necklace at the 2009 Oscars. 😆

Taraji P. Henson compared Jussie's sentencing to the lynching of Emmett Till! 🤨

Taraji P. Henson was cast as Shug Avery in 'The Color Purple'! 💜

Here’s what happened to the little girl who played Annie in 1982. ♥🎶

Best part of being Miss Hanigan? Cameron Diaz says yelling at kids! 😄