Taraji P. Henson’s Style Evolution, From Baby Boy to Empire
Over her nearly 20-year career, Taraji P. Henson has made a name for herself on the silver screen, the big screen, and back again with FOX’s Empire—and her style has evolved accordingly. See her most memorable looks here.
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After roles on TV shows like ER and Smart Guy, Taraji P. Henson exploded onto the scene with the 2001 film Baby Boy. She took to the red carpet like a pro—wearing a sequined top, lace-up suede skirt, and hair accessory to the film’s Century City premiere.
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Henson has never been afraid to deviate from style norms. Exhibit A: the printed jumpsuit, pink sunglasses, clear platforms, and pink fake flower she rocked at the Rush Hour 2 Hollywood premiere.
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What could be better for the premiere of The Matrix Reloaded than a black vinyl trench coat, fishnets, and pumps? Kudos to Henson for theme dressing like a pro.
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On theme yet again, the star stunned at Usher’s 25th birthday party in 2003 in a red mini dress and white lace-up boots. The dress code was “flashback 1978” and she nailed it.
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Naturally, Ms. Henson dresses down occasionally. The star was decked out in denim—in her own unique way, of course—at the Fall 2005 Rock & Republic Fashion Show.
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The late 2000s saw a more refined Taraji. For the 2009 BET Awards, the actress kept things simple in a one-sleeve long black dress, putting the focus on her new cropped ‘do.
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The star took a more retro approach for the premiere of The Karate Kid in L.A. with a metallic shift dress, low black sandals, and a silky asymmetric bob.
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Still rocking the asymmetric bob, Henson showed up at a 2014 screening of No Good Deed in a vermillion crop top, matching pencil skirt, metallic pumps and a lavender mani.
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Henson attended the 2015 Met Gala with designer Alexander Wang, shining in one of his black and white dresses for Balenciaga. Picture perfect? We think so.
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The actress wowed in a strapless black Alexander Wang dress at the 19th annual Accessories Council ACE awards.
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The actress continued her fashion world takeover at the CFDA Awards. With smoldering smoky eyes, glittering shoes, and a custom Vera Wang gown, Henson stole the show.
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The actress wore a perfectly-fitted black Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2016 dress with silver grommets to the designer’s show at New York Fashion Week.
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Henson looked chic in a mini Emanuel Ungaro dress at the premiere of Empire.
