Taraji P. Henson’s Make Up Artist Ashunta Sheriff Shines On THR Cover! [Photos]

The star behind Taraji P. Henson’s perfectly beat face on Empire — Ashunta Sheriff — is covering The Hollywood Reporter. The pair are featured for THR’s Beauty Issue. Henson posted the cover on her Instagram, with the caption:

She’s more than my makeup artist @ashuntasheriff is one of my closest and dearest sister friends!!! We’ve been in this thang together for quite some time now. When she shines I shine!!!! I love you deep sis! Thank you @hollywoodreporter for this amazing opportunity to shine some light on this talented woman

Sheriff also posted the image, with the caption:

Look at God!!! My #morningmantra is hard work pays off and humility goes a long way. I’m so grateful for the love my sister @tarajiphenson shares with me graciously I’m just a lil girl from #Harlem who had big dreams #keepyoureyesontheprizen

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