Taraji P. Henson: I am tired of Hollywood telling me what black people can’t do overseas and what can’t sell overseas.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Taraji P. Henson made it crystal clear — she’s ready to take her brand globally. Following the success of her character Cookie Lyon, on the Fox hit show ‘Empire’, all eyes have been on the 44-year-old established actress. She says:

I am tired of Hollywood telling me what black people can’t do overseas and what can’t sell overseas, and black women can’t do this overseas. Well, I am over there and they know who I am; and they knew me before Cookie.

[FYI: “Empire” debuted in January with 9.9 million viewers and ended its first season run with 17.6 million viewers for the finale].

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji also has the utmost respect for the awards and accolades associated with the craft, but that is not her focus.

That’s not my driving force. I respect the awards and I am always honored when I am recognized, but that’s not really why I got into the business. Art is very powerful. It can touch and change lives, and that’s what I am about with my talent.

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Authored by: tjbwriteratlanta