Happy Birthday Taraji P. Henson: Exploring Her Top 10 Movies As Actress Turns 54

As Taraji P. Henson, one of the most celebrated and iconic stars of Hollywood, turns 54 today, let’s take a closer look at her top 10 roles that earned several honors, including Golden Globes and Emmy Awards.

Happy Birthday, Taraji P. Henson! As the actress turns 54, we take a look back at her incredible career, filled with memorable performances and powerful acting across a wide range of genres. From her Golden Globe movie Empire to performing dramatic roles in Oscar-nominated films like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, she established herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and talented performers.

You might remember her breakout role in the cult classic Baby Boy, opposite Tyrese Gibson and Snoop Dogg. Since then, she’s continued to shine in films like Hustle & Flow and Hidden Figures. Her talent isn’t limited to one genre; she has shown her acting prowess in thrillers like No Good Deed to the highest grosser of the time, Think Like a Man, as well.

But it’s not just her on-screen presence that makes her truly stand out. Taraji has been a driving force in Hollywood for over two decades and yet she is consistently delivering standout performances that still resonate with a wide range of audiences. Whether it is Hustle & Flow, her hit TV show Empire, or her animated voice work in Ralph Breaks the Internet, she’s always found a way to draw attention and amass a mass fan base worldwide.

As she prepares for her next big role in The Color Purple, we take a look back at some of Taraji P. Henson’s most memorable films.