
Taraji P. Henson
生日
September 11, 1970
星座
Virgo
出生地
Washington, D.C.
年龄
55岁
身高
5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
简介
Taraji Penda Henson,1970年9月11日出生于华盛顿特区,是一位美国女演员、制片人、作家和心理健康倡导者。她曾获得金球奖,并获得奥斯卡奖提名、六次艾美奖提名和一次托尼奖提名。2016年和2024年,《时代》杂志将她评为世界最具影响力的100人之一。在霍华德大学学习表演后,她于1998年出演了犯罪片《街头智慧》并首次亮相大银幕。Henson因在《男孩》(2001)和《为所应为》(2005)中饰演一名妓女而早期获得关注。她的突破性演出是在大卫·芬奇执导的《本杰明·巴顿奇事》(2008)中,她饰演了养老院看护Queenie,并因此获得了奥斯卡最佳女配角提名。2016年,她饰演数学家Katherine Johnson,出演了备受好评且票房大卖的电影《隐藏人物》。她的其他电影作品包括《功夫梦》(2010)、《男人如女人》(2012)、《欲孽》(2018)、《我的野蛮女友》(2019)、《至暗之时》(2019)和《紫色姐妹花》(2023)。
Henson在电视领域取得了广泛的成就。从2011年到2013年,她在CBS的剧情剧《疑犯追踪》中联合主演了Joss Carter一角。她最具代表性的角色是在Fox电视台的《嘻哈帝国》(2015-2020)中饰演Cookie Lyon,并因此获得了金球奖电视剧类最佳女主角奖,以及两次获得黄金时段艾美奖提名。她还因Lifetime电影《被偷走的我:蒂芙尼·鲁宾的故事》(2011)和在《小学风云》(2023)中的客串角色而获得艾美奖提名。2016年,她出版了《纽约时报》畅销书回忆录《街头女孩》。2019年,她获得了好莱坞星光大道的星星。凭借40多部电影和无数的电视出镜,Henson以其强大、充满情感共鸣的表演而闻名。
早年生活与背景
Henson在华盛顿特区东南部一个工人阶级家庭中长大。她的父母在她年幼时离婚,她主要由虔诚的外祖母抚养。她形容自己的童年有些艰辛,在一个犯罪和贫困盛行的社区长大。她就读于马里兰州的Oxon Hill高中,在那里她发现了自己对表演的热情。1988年毕业后,她获得了学术奖学金进入北卡罗来纳州立大学,后转入华盛顿特区的霍华德大学学习表演。1995年,她获得艺术学士学位(戏剧专业)毕业。
在大学期间,Henson从事多份工作来养活自己,包括在五角大楼担任秘书和做服务员。毕业后,她搬到洛杉矶追求全职演艺事业。为了维持生计,她曾在游轮上做过唱歌的服务员,做过打字员和代课老师。她的第一个演艺机会是在1998年的犯罪片《街头智慧》中饰演一个小角色,但她首次真正意义上的银幕亮相是在1996年Blackstreet的歌曲《No Diggity》的音乐录影带中。她还在《姐妹情深》和《急诊室的故事》等电视剧中饰演过小角色。
职业发展
Henson的第一个重要电影角色是在2001年,当时她饰演约翰·辛格尔顿执导的《男孩》中的Yvette。她在怀孕期间参加了试镜,辛格尔顿印象深刻,于是将她的怀孕写进了剧本。2005年,她在《为所应为》中饰演Shug,一个妓女兼歌手,并因此获得了演员工会奖最佳群戏表演提名。她的真正突破是在2008年,出演了大卫·芬奇执导的《本杰明·巴顿奇事》,饰演抚养本杰明长大的养老院看护Queenie。这次表演为她赢得了奥斯卡最佳女配角提名。
从2011年到2013年,她在CBS的剧情剧《疑犯追踪》中联合主演了Joss Carter侦探。然而,她最具代表性的电视角色是在2015年,当时她被选中出演Fox电视台的《嘻哈帝国》,饰演Cookie Lyon。这个角色成为了文化现象,为她赢得了2016年金球奖电视剧类最佳女主角奖,并获得了两次黄金时段艾美奖提名。《嘻哈帝国》共播出六季,从2015年到2020年。2016年,她饰演了NASA数学家Katherine Johnson,出演了《隐藏人物》,该片成为一部备受好评且票房大卖的电影,全球票房收入超过2.36亿美元。该片为她赢得了演员工会奖最佳群戏表演奖,并作为制片人获得了奥斯卡最佳影片提名。2024年,她首次登上百老汇舞台,出演音乐剧《紫色姐妹花》,并获得了托尼奖音乐剧最佳女主角提名。
职业生涯年表
公众形象与风格
Henson以其大胆、迷人的时尚感而闻名,经常穿着鲜艳的颜色、合身的连衣裙和醒目的珠宝。她经常与造型师Jason Bolden合作。媒体将她描绘成一个强势、直言不讳、毫不掩饰真实自我的人。她的社交媒体内容混合了专业宣传、个人生活片段、倡导工作以及对社会问题的坦率评论。她以直接、不废话的沟通风格而闻名。她的粉丝常被称为Taraji's Tribe或Henson's Hive,但没有官方的粉丝名称。粉丝们经常通过社交媒体致敬和观看她的电影派对来庆祝她的生日(9月11日)。她饰演的《嘻哈帝国》中的Cookie Lyon尤其受到喜爱,粉丝们经常引用她的经典台词。
名气与粉丝圈
Taraji P. Henson commands a massive, organic following that thrives on her direct engagement rather than formal organization. Her audience connects deeply with her candid social media presence where she shares personal moments and advocacy work without the filter of a traditional fan club structure. The fanbase has no formal name documented in authoritative records, yet the community rallies around her unapologetic authenticity and mental health initiatives like the BFF Foundation. This connection was forged through iconic moments that have become part of her cultural mythology. The sheer impact of her portrayal of Cookie Lyon in Empire transformed her into a household name, while her viral clapback regarding plastic surgery rumors cemented her reputation as a fierce defender of self-acceptance. Fans also revere her Broadway debut in Joe Turner's Come and Gone, particularly her declaration that theater is not for punks, which highlighted her serious commitment to the craft. Despite her global recognition and decades-long career, iFANN has evaluated her current standing and found that she does not currently hold a placement in the published Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. This evaluation reflects a status where she remains a beloved icon and influential figure without a specific numerical ranking at this moment. Her legend continues to grow through stories of resilience, such as her near-miss securing the role of Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and her recent admission about fighting for fair pay in an industry that often overlooks her contributions.
趣闻与传奇
Taraji Penda Henson carries a name rich with meaning; Taraji signifies hope in Swahili while Penda translates to love. Before achieving stardom, she worked as a secretary at the Pentagon and sang as a waitress, later leveraging her classical training to perform her own songs in Hustle & Flow. During the filming of Baby Boy, director John Singleton wove her pregnancy with son Marcell directly into the script. She originally auditioned for a different character in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button but won the role of Queenie after switching her focus. A tattoo of her son's name adorns her back, and she holds a license as a real estate agent in California. Legend has it that she turned down a role in The Butler specifically to star in Empire, a decision that defined her career trajectory. Fans still retell the story of how a scheduling conflict nearly cost her the part of Queenie, only for her persistence to secure the life-changing opportunity. In 2026, she made waves by addressing body-shaming rumors with a viral response asserting she had done nothing, reinforcing her image as a fighter against industry standards. Her transition to Broadway in August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone added another layer to her legacy, marked by her gritty assertion that theater is not for punks.
著名语录
“I don't want to be the richest actress in the graveyard. I want to enjoy my life while I'm living it.”
“I'm not just an actress. I'm a Black woman in America. Everything I do is political.”
“We need to normalize therapy. We need to normalize talking about our feelings. We need to normalize not being okay.”
“My son is my greatest achievement. Everything else is just icing on the cake.”
“I'm tired of being a trendsetter and not being compensated for it. I'm tired of being the first to do something and then watching others get paid more.”
家庭与个人生活
Henson的父母是Bernice Gordon(伍德沃德和洛斯罗普公司的企业经理)和Boris Henson(一名清洁工和焊工)。她的中间名Penda在斯瓦希里语中意为“爱”。她的父母在她年幼时离婚,她主要由虔诚的外祖母抚养。Henson与她的高中男友William LaMarr Johnson育有一子Marcell Johnson(出生于1994年)。Marcell是一位音乐家,以Marcell Johnson的名字进行表演。Henson是他的孩子的祖母。她一直坦诚地谈论她与儿子的亲密关系以及她作为祖母的角色。她在洛杉矶拥有一处房产,此前在亚特兰大也拥有一处房产。
重要关系
约翰·辛格尔顿在《宝贝男孩》(2001)和《川流不息》(2005)中执导了 Henson,并将她视为导师。泰伦斯·霍华德在《嘻哈帝国》(2015-2020)中与她共同主演。大卫·芬奇在《本杰明·巴顿奇事》(2008)中执导了她。奥克塔维亚·斯宾塞在《隐藏人物》(2016)及其他项目中与她共同主演。
恋情与交往史
Henson 的第一段正式恋情是与高中男友 William LaMarr Johnson。他们从 1990 年左右开始约会,并于 1994 年生下儿子 Marcell,但从未结婚。Johnson 于 2003 年在华盛顿特区因毒品相关枪击案被谋杀。2014 年,Henson 与前 NFL 球员 Markus Vance 订婚,她是通过共同的朋友认识他的。他们于 2018 年取消了婚约,但仍保持朋友关系。从 2018 年到 2020 年,她与前 NFL 角卫 Kelvin Hayden 约会。他们曾多次公开露面,之后分手。Henson 也曾与她的《嘻哈帝国》联合主演泰伦斯·霍华德传出绯闻,但两人均未证实恋爱关系。截至 2026 年,Henson 据报单身,并表示她专注于自己的事业、儿子以及心理健康宣传工作。
- 曾交往William LaMarr Johnson1990 - 1994高中男友;1994年生下儿子Marcell;从未结婚;Johnson于2003年被谋杀。
- 已订婚Markus Vance2014 - 2018前NFL球员;2014年订婚;2018年取消婚约;保持朋友关系。
- 曾交往Kelvin Hayden2018 - 2020前NFL角卫;2018年至2020年约会;无子女。
2026年薪资与身价
$16 Million
iFANN编辑团队估算
Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Taraji P. Henson's net worth is estimated at $16 Million as of 2026. This figure aggregates earnings from her extensive television salaries, film roles, and ventures beyond acting. During the peak seasons of Empire, she reportedly earned between $175,000 and $250,000 per episode, totaling approximately $21–30 million in gross earnings over six seasons before taxes. Major film projects like Hidden Figures and The Color Purple contributed significantly, with earnings ranging from $1–3 million per project. Her production company, TPH Entertainment, actively develops new content, while her haircare line, TPH by Taraji, launched in 2020 and is sold at Target and other retailers. Book advances for her memoir Around the Way Girl likely reached the six-figure range. Endorsement deals with major brands like Coca-Cola and Pantene contribute substantially to her income, each potentially valued between $500,000 and $1 million annually. Real estate investments include a Los Angeles home purchased for $1.8 million in 2016, alongside stakes in various tech startups.
获奖 (37)
Henson 因在《嘻哈帝国》中饰演 Cookie Lyon,于 2016 年获得金球奖电视剧类最佳女主角奖。她于 2017 年因《隐藏人物》获得美国演员工会奖最佳群戏表演奖。她多次获得 BET 奖、NAACP Image 奖、人民选择奖和评论家选择电视奖。她还于 2021 年获得了 BET 人道主义奖。
2016 · 剧情类剧集最佳女主角
Empire
2017 · 电影类最佳群戏表演
Hidden Figures
代表作
Empire
2015 · Cookie Lyon
Hidden Figures
2016 · Katherine Johnson
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2008 · Queenie
Hustle & Flow
2005 · Shug
Baby Boy
2001 · Yvette
关键词
速览
- 职业
- actor, singer, television actor
- 出生
- September 11, 1970
- 出生地
- Washington, D.C.
- 性别
- 女
- 星座
- Virgo
- 身高
- 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Net Worth
- $16 Million
- Relationship Status
- 单身
个人资料
- 全名
- Taraji Penda Henson
- 身高
- 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- 子女
- Marcell Johnson (born 1994)
- 教育
- Howard University, BFA in Theater (1995)
影视作品
50
总计
40
电影
10
电视
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