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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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, Hidden Figures, and Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade.
How many movies and TV shows has Taraji P. Henson starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 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 6.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.