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Taraji P Henson Says She is Really Considering Living Abroad: “I Want to Go Where There’s Neutral Ground and I Don’t Have to Fight”

Taraji P. Henson Said She Fired Her Entire Team For Failing To Capitalize on 'Empire' Success

During a recent interview, actress Taraji P. Henson revealed that she is seriously considering leaving America and living abroad. The 51-year-old said she is tired of fighting, due to the political and social unrest in the US. “I’m really considering getting up out of here, leaving and living in another …

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Taraji P. Henson Addresses Pay Disparity In Hollywood Once Again During Her NAACP Acceptance Award Speech: “It’s A Scary Thing To Speak Your Truth” [Video]

Taraji P. Henson spoke out again against the pay disparity within Hollywood. On Saturday, the actress received recognition for her captivating portrayal of Shug Avery in the 2023 film “The Color Purple.” During her acceptance speech, Henson delivered a moving address, recounting the aftermath of her advocacy for equal pay …

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Shows Support For Taraji P. Henson Drawing Attention To Pay Disparity In The Industry: “I Was Happy To See How Courageous She Was To Speak About It”

Jada Pinkett Smith Says the "Biggest Wound" That Comes Out in Her Relationships is Lack of Protection

Jada Pinkett-Smith voices her support for Taraji P. Henson and mentions her own encounters with unequal compensation in the film industry. During a recent interview on NPR’s It’s Been a Minute podcast, Jada expressed how deeply she empathized with Henson after witnessing her emotional breakdown while discussing her ongoing struggle …

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Mo’Nique Discusses Taraji P. Henson’s Comments on Pay Inequality in Hollywood, Says She Shared Those Sentiments Over a Decade Ago & Wasn’t Taken Seriously [Video]

Mo'Nique Calls Out CBS Once Again Over Alleged Outstanding Earnings from "The Parkers"

Mo’Nique is speaking out about Taraji P. Henson, sharing the painful pay disparities she has experienced. The comedian sat down with Shannon Sharpe for his “Club Shay Shay” podcast. Naturally, everyone was eager to know her thoughts on Henson breaking down during the press run for “The Color Purple” over …

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Taraji P. Henson Said She Fired Her Entire Team For Failing To Capitalize on ‘Empire’ Success: “Everybody Had To F*ckin’ Go” [Video]

Taraji P. Henson Said She Fired Her Entire Team For Failing To Capitalize on 'Empire' Success

Taraji P. Henson addresses the issue of unequal pay for Black women and discusses her inability to make the most of her on-screen success in Hollywood. In a recent interview with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Henson revealed that she fired her former team for failing to capitalize on the success of her fan-favorite character, Cookie Lyon, on Empire. “Everybody had …

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Starring Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia and More, ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Unveils Fresh Interpretation of Alice Walker’s Classic Novel [Video]

The official trailer for the captivating tale, ‘The Color Purple,’ is finally here. The adaptation of the classic film sees the collaborative efforts of Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders, who aim to breathe life into the acclaimed Broadway musical rendition of The Color Purple, which initially premiered …

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