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Taraji P Henson Essay

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When asked to write about my favorite actor or actress, there are many people I could have chosen but I choose Taraji P Henson because she is the most real to me. I can't help but smile when I think of Taraji P Henson a beautiful, diverse actress who is humble and sincere in her craft. When I was nine years old, I first saw Taraji in her second film debut, “Hustle & Flow” in which she portrayed a character named Shug. Shug was a pregnant prostitute who became the love interest of the male lead. Although Taraji is modest about her singing talent, she gives a riveting performance in this movie particularly on the song “It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp.” I was unsure that it was her really singing until I found out she provided the actual vocals for the Three 6 Mafia track and the song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006. Also, Taraji …show more content…

In January 2016, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for Empire becoming only the third African American actress to take home the award after Gail Fisher (1972) and Regina Taylor (1992). In all these roles Taraji brings an authentic interpretation of character that is relatable to the audience. She wins everyone over with her sincerity and enthusiasm. While her portrayal look effortless, Taraji does a lot of preparation and considers carefully the roles she decides to take.
From TV to film to animation, Taraji P Henson has had a diversity of experience that is rarely highlighted or spoken of yet is a testament to her commitment to acting.. Despite that fact she remains humble and hungry in a craft that is fleeting. She remains relevant and poise to continue into the future despite the ageism that plague female actresses. Taraji believes that love is the key to being successful. Do what you love and the rest is lagniappe. I pray to have her attitude and

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