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Taraji P. Henson Reflects on Debbie Allen's Broadway Intermission: 'Theater Is Not For Punks'
theater15 days ago

Taraji P. Henson Reflects on Debbie Allen's Broadway Intermission: 'Theater Is Not For Punks'

Taraji P. Henson, currently starring in the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come & Gone at the Barrymore Theatre, applauds Debbie Allen’s pre-recorded intermission announcement about silencing phones and discipline, calling live theater a 'living organism' and saying theater isn’t for punks. She also explains she took the role to work with Allen on a feature adaptation of the 1984 play, with Todd Black producing, noting the collaboration and the ongoing Wilson project as motivation.

via Deadline|
#august-wilson#broadway#debbie-allen
Taraji P. Henson Questions Celeb Attendance at Bezos-Backed Met Gala
entertainment25 days ago

Taraji P. Henson Questions Celeb Attendance at Bezos-Backed Met Gala

Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing celebrities at the Jeff Bezos–backed Met Gala, with Lynch urging stars not to wear ICE Out pins and linking Bezos to the Trump era; Henson echoed the confusion on social media while also highlighting Bezos’s wealth and Amazon workers’ conditions, even as A-listers attended the event under the Fashion is Art theme.

via Variety|
#controversy#entertainment#jeff-bezos
Taraji P. Henson Questions the Bezos-Backed Met Gala Player List
entertainment25 days ago

Taraji P. Henson Questions the Bezos-Backed Met Gala Player List

Taraji P. Henson joined a critic’s callout of this year’s Met Gala, which was sponsored by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, by re-sharing a warning not to wear ICE Out pins and stressing confusion over celebs’ attendance. The post linked Bezos’s political donations and arts funding concerns, noting his $10 million sponsorship of the gala. The piece also highlighted the event as a fundraising for the Costume Institute and mentioned other attendees and abstentions amid broader scrutiny of billionaire sponsorships.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#ice-out-pins#jeff-bezos
Broadway Revival Breathes New Life Into Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
entertainment1 month ago

Broadway Revival Breathes New Life Into Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Nearly 40 years after its Broadway debut, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone returns to Broadway in a moving revival directed by Debbie Allen. Set in a 1911 Pittsburgh boardinghouse, the play follows boarders and a haunted drifter whose presence exposes the enduring scars of slavery and racism, with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer leading a deeply grounded cast. The production—featuring lush design and performances that balance humor and heartbreak—confirms Wilson’s work as a timeless meditation on identity, home, and resilience.

via Variety|
#august-wilson#broadway#cedric-the-entertainer
Broadway Revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come Back Roars Back to Life
culture1 month ago

Broadway Revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come Back Roars Back to Life

A Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come Back, Come and Gone at the Ethel Barrymore brings Wilson’s Pittsburgh saga to life with a powerhouse ensemble led by Taraji P. Henson; the production blends naturalistic speech with mythic intensity to illuminate Black working-class life in 1911 Pittsburgh, delivering warmth, humor, and spiritual ache.

via Vulture|
#august-wilson#broadway#culture
Taraji P. Henson Shines in a Moving Broadway Revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone
theater1 month ago

Taraji P. Henson Shines in a Moving Broadway Revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Taraji P. Henson anchors Debbie Allen’s Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, delivering a standout performance alongside Cedric The Entertainer and Ruben Santiago-Hudson as a Pittsburgh boardinghouse community navigates memory, migration, and the haunting reach of the past; the production blends naturalistic drama with mystical undercurrents, offering a powerful meditation on history’s persistence and the possibility of a hopeful future.

via Deadline|
#august-wilson#broadway-review#joe-turners-come-and-gone
Tone Loc and Taraji P. Henson Unmasked on Clueless Night
entertainment4 months ago

Tone Loc and Taraji P. Henson Unmasked on Clueless Night

On The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 3, ‘Clueless Night,’ Handyman is unmasked as Tone Loc and Scarab as Taraji P. Henson (Handyman eliminated first; Scarab second). Snow Cone and Pugcasso advance, with Crane still in rotation among the remaining contestants. Panel guesses ranged from Ice-T to Regina King, Tone Loc discusses joining the show on a dare, and Taraji P. Henson’s Scarab backstory adds an emotional angle as performances of ‘Kids In America’ and ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ anchor the episode.

via Variety|
#entertainment#handyman#masked-singer
Taraji P. Henson Stars in Netflix's Top-Rated Psychological Thriller 'Straw'
entertainment11 months ago

Taraji P. Henson Stars in Netflix's Top-Rated Psychological Thriller 'Straw'

Netflix's top movie 'Straw', a psychological thriller starring Taraji P. Henson, follows a single mother's harrowing day as her life unravels due to job loss, eviction, and personal crises, culminating in a twist ending. The film is praised for Henson's powerful performance and emotional depth, despite some convoluted plot points and melodramatic moments, and is currently trending at number one on Netflix.

via Tom's Guide|
#entertainment#netflix#psychological-thriller
Taraji P. Henson Stars in Tyler Perry's Overwrought Netflix Thriller 'Straw'
entertainment11 months ago

Taraji P. Henson Stars in Tyler Perry's Overwrought Netflix Thriller 'Straw'

Straw, a Netflix thriller directed by Tyler Perry, features Taraji P Henson as Janiyah, a woman facing relentless hardships and violence, highlighting themes of systemic racism and Black women's struggles, though Perry's handling of these issues is criticized for lacking understanding and depth. Despite its flaws, the film is noted for strong performances and a more serious tone compared to Perry's usual work.

via The Guardian|
#black-women#entertainment#misogynoir
film11 months ago

Tyler Perry’s 'Straw' Explores a Single Mother’s Breaking Point and Unexpected Turn

'Tyler Perry’s Straw' features Taraji P. Henson as a overwhelmed single mother caught in a hostage situation, highlighting systemic societal issues and personal struggles. Despite its melodramatic flaws and overstuffed plot, the film delivers a relevant and cathartic message about poverty and societal neglect, with strong technical execution and impactful themes.

via Variety|
#drama#film#hostage
Olivia Colman Candidly Addresses Hollywood Pay Disparity
entertainment2 years ago

Olivia Colman Candidly Addresses Hollywood Pay Disparity

Olivia Colman speaks out about pay disparity in Hollywood, stating that male actors still earn more despite outdated beliefs about drawing in audiences. She acknowledges facing a significant pay gap herself, emphasizing that if she were male, she would be earning much more. These comments echo similar sentiments expressed by Taraji P. Henson, who has also highlighted the ongoing struggle for equal pay in the industry and the impact it has on future generations of Black actresses.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#gender-equality#hollywood
"Taraji P. Henson's BTS Chat and Bond with 'The Color Purple' Cast"
entertainment2 years ago

"Taraji P. Henson's BTS Chat and Bond with 'The Color Purple' Cast"

Taraji P. Henson discusses her experience working on "The Color Purple," praising her cast mates and revealing the strong bond they formed. She shares how the role of Shug Avery challenged her and discusses her similarities and differences with the character. Additionally, Henson talks about her partnership with Always Discreet, emphasizing the importance of mental wellness and open discussions about perimenopause.

via PureWow|
#always-discreet#behind-the-scenes#entertainment