Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career as guest star on several television shows before making her breakthrough in the movie Baby Boy (2001). In 2005, she starred in Hustle & Flow and played Queenie in David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she received an Academy Award nomination.

In 2016, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list. Henson also released an autobiography titled Around The Way Girl.

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Taraji P. Henson Movies

Discover the best Taraji P. Henson movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Taraji P. Henson ranked by year and score.

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STRAW

STRAW (2025)

Crime Drama Thriller
She has held everything together for years, working double shifts, raising her kids alone, asking nothing from anyone. Then one catastrophic day strips away what little margin she had left....
Score 7.7
2
The Color Purple

The Color Purple (2023)

Drama
Celie's path from subjugation to self-discovery unfolds across generations, tracing how one woman reclaims her voice despite the weight of trauma and oppression. Her salvation arrives not through rescue, but...
Score 7.0
3
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

Adventure Animation Comedy
When a mysterious meteor streaks across the sky and crashes near Adventure City, the PAW Patrol discovers something extraordinary: each pup has developed incredible new abilities. Chase gains super speed,...
Score 6.9
4
Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

Animation Comedy Crime
Young Gru dreams of joining the Vicious 6, a notorious gang of supervillains who represent everything he aspires to become. With his yellow-clad minion crew as loyal accomplices, he devises...
Score 7.3
5
Ralph Breaks the Internet

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Action Adventure Animation
When Sugar Rush's arcade cabinet faces extinction, Ralph and Vanellope venture into the vast, bewildering landscape of the internet itself. Armed with nothing but determination and misguided confidence, they navigate...
Score 7.2
6
Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures (2016)

Drama History
Before John Glenn could orbit the Earth, three Black women had to do the math. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson worked at NASA during the Space Race, solving...
Score 8.0
7
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade (2016)

Adventure Animation Comedy
When a frantic prehistoric bird leaves her unhatched egg in Sid's clumsy care, the accidental babysitter suddenly finds himself running a booming egg-sitting operation. The good times do not last...
Score 6.4
8
From the Rough

From the Rough (2013)

Drama
When a determined women's swim coach talks her way into leading a men's golf program she knows almost nothing about, the results are equal parts chaos and inspiration. Based on...
Score 6.1
9
Smokin’ Aces

Smokin’ Aces (2006)

Action Comedy Crime
Buddy Israel built his career on sleight of hand, but agreeing to testify against the mob turns out to be a trick he cannot get out of. Holed up in...
Score 6.5
10
Hustle & Flow

Hustle & Flow (2005)

Crime Drama Music
A Memphis pimp caught between his fading street credibility and creative ambitions turns to hip-hop as an unlikely escape route. With his crew's encouragement, he sets out to record a...
Score 7.1
11
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)

Adventure Animation Comedy
Decades of reruns have kept Rocky the flying squirrel and Bullwinkle the moose barely afloat in cartoon-land, until their old nemeses Boris and Natasha punch through the screen into the...
Score 4.3

Taraji P. Henson TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Taraji P. Henson TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Taraji P. Henson.

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Empire

Empire (2015)

Drama Soap
When a music mogul's health begins to fail, the dynasty he built becomes a battlefield. His three sons, each with their own ambitions and moral compass, scheme against one another...
Score 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Taraji P. Henson? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Taraji P. Henson are STRAW, The Color Purple, and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
How many movies and TV shows has Taraji P. Henson starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 12 titles starring Taraji P. Henson, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Taraji P. Henson worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Taraji P. Henson maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.