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• Taraji Henson is an American actress who has appeared in several films and television shows including Boston Legal, Hustle and Flow and Talk to Me.

  In 2008, she appeared in the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Henson received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her role, but the award went to Penelope Cruz for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

  Hollyscoop reported on February 10, 2009, that Henson and L.A. Lakers player Lamar Odom are romantically linked.HollyScoop: Taraji P. Henson Dating Lamar Odom (February 10, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Taraji Penda Henson
  2. Born: September 11, 1970
  3. Birthplace: Washington DC
  4. College: Howard UniversityWashington Post.com: Drama Queen(July 21, 2005)
  5. Performed It's Hard out Here for a Pimp at the 78th Academy AwardsBlack Voices: Taraji P. Henson prepares for her Oscar close up
  6. Dating Lamar Odom

• Quotes

  "My father always told me I was going to reach greatness. He was a prophet in my life. He told me, Baby, you're going to be a sensation. He spoke these things into me. He's the reason why I'm out here doing what I'm doing."—Taraji HensonBlack Voices: Taraji P. Henson prepares for her Oscar close up

  "I did musical theater at Howard. Music is just something that's in me, I just love music. Singing is not my first passion, it's something that I enjoy doing but I enjoy acting more."—Taraji HensonBlack Voices: Taraji P. Henson prepares for her Oscar close up

  "I was a little disappointed that I didn't get the nomination because I knew he was on his way out; but he knew I was going to be on the stage. My father knew my talents, he knew my gift, and he said but wait until they hear your voice. And as soon as he said that, I get the script for Hustle & Flow."—Taraji HensonBlack Voices: Taraji P. Henson prepares for her Oscar close up

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  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Benjamin Button Trailer | Terrence Howard | Brad Pitt | Don Cheadle | Cate Blanchett | David Fincher | John Singleton | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Simon Baker | Mark Wahlberg | Tyrese Gibson | Meagan Good | Hustle and Flow | Anthony Anderson | Taryn Manning | Boston Legal | SAG Award Nominations | Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winner 2009

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