On screen, shes busy ruling as the queen ofEmpire,but off screen, Taraji P. Henson is gracing thecover ofEssence.
In an interview for the November issue, the Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress talks about the business of acting, her Hollywood career, and her newfound fame onEmpire.
Even though people are just now finding me as Cookie, thank God for Netflix because people are so moved by my performance theyre like, Where has she been?
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Henson says.
Ive always said I want to do the throw in of work that people study…
Henson had her breakthrough performance in the 2001 filmBaby Boyand later starred inHustle & Flowin 2005.
She has been nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role inThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button,and most recently, for an Emmy for her portrayal of Cookie Lyon inEmpire.
Read more about the interview atEssence, or pick up the issue when it hits stands Friday, Oct. 16.
