Taraji P. Henson credits Phylicia Rashad, her sister Debbie Allen and their late father Andrew Allen for helping her graduate college while pregnant.

Taraji P. Henson is a talented American actress with a career spanning over more than 15 years. What is Taraji P. Henson’s net worth today? Learn more here!

Taraji P. Henson feels indebted to fellow actresses Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen. The sister duo, Rashad and Allen, are graduates of the illustrious Howard University and have gone on to be revered in the entertainment industry.

Trinity Garrison, a junior musical theater arts major, recalls being surprised by Dean Emeritus Phylicia Rashad and Taraji P. Henson with a scholarship on NBC’s “TODAY With Jenna & Friends.”

Throughout the series, Henson often spoke about the toll playing Cookie had on her and that she had moved on from the iconic role. However, after Empire concluded in 2020, there was talk that Henson was set to produce a Cookie spin-off alongside original producers Lee Daniels and Danny Strong.

A Howard University student was presented a $25,000 scholarship during an on-air segment of NBC’s Today earlier this month. Trinity Garrison, a junior theatre arts major, was presented with the award by none other than Howard alumni Taraji P.

Henson supervised puppets and effects, Bowie created music for the movie and George Lucas produced. Now the classic film is getting a sequel from Eggers and TriStar Pictures, the studio behind the ...

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Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria and Michelle Buteau joined in Jenna & Friends’ debut week, Jan. 13-17, while Scarlett Johansson was guest co-host through all of Week 2. Musical artists will join for Week 3; look out for Kelsea Ballerini, Jordin Sparks, Ciara and Wynonna Judd!