Taraji P. Henson’s empire of accolades keeps building.
USA TODAY named the actress as Entertainer of the Year for her role as Cookie Lyon on the FOX series, Empire.
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“I’m trying to capitalize on the success and get more business,” Henson remarked. “I’m looking to create more opportunities for other young artists coming up behind me, because I can’t do this forever.”
Henson’s portrayal as the Lyon family matriarch scored her both a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination.
With all the ways Taraji slayed and stayed fabulous in 2015, we send her many congratulations into the new year!