Taraji P Henson
Actress

Taraji P Henson

American Actress and Author

Quick Stats about Taraji P Henson

  • Net Worth

    $16M

  • Age

    55 years

  • Height

    165 cm

  • From

    USA

Taraji P Henson is a 55-year-old American Actress with an estimated net worth of $16M. Explore their complete biography, filmography, awards, personal life, and latest career updates on this page.

Quick Profile

Key highlights — personal details, origin and family.

  • Full Name

    Taraji Penda Henson

  • Nickname

    TJ, Cookie

  • Profession(s)

    Actress and Author

  • Industry

    Hollywood

  • Gender

    Female

  • Age (as of today)

    55 years

  • Exact Age (as of today)

    55 Years, 10 Months, 26 Days

  • Born on (Date of Birth)

    September 11, 1970 (Friday)

  • Birthplace

    Washington, D.C., United States

  • Zodiac Sign

    Virgo ♍️

  • Religion

    Christianity

  • Hobbies & Interests

    Cooking, Swimming, Reading

Early Life and Upbringing

Hometown, childhood, education, and early influences.

  • Hometown

    Washington, D.C., USA

  • Country

    USA US flag

  • Nationality

    American

  • Education Qualification

    Degree in Theater Arts

  • College

    Howard University (1995), North Carolina A&T State University

  • School

    Oxon Hill High School (1988)

Family Background

Family background, relationship status, and past links.

  • Marital Status

    In a relationship

  • Affairs (rumored)

    Kelvin Hayden

  • Children

    1 Son

  • Son

    Marcell Johnson

  • Mother

    Bernice Gordon

  • Father

    Boris Henson

  • Siblings

    None, None

Net Worth of Taraji P. Henson: Income Sources & Assets

Estimated earnings, brand deals, and major assets (with sources where available). 

  • Net Worth (approx. in 2026)

Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats

Verified measurements, tattoos and body features.

  • Age (as of today)

    55 (55 Years, 10 Months, 26 Days)

  • Body Type

    Average

  • Height

  • Weight

  • Body Measurements

    38 - 28 - 37 inches

  • Bust / Chest

  • Waist

  • Hips

  • Eye Colour

    Dark Brown

  • Hair Colour

    Black

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Filmography timeline, key roles, nominations, and wins.

Top Movies of Taraji P. Henson — (Ranked)

Editor’s picks — must-watch performances and where to stream.

  • Debut Film

    Film: Streetwise
    Television: Smart Guy

  • Known For

    Hustle & Flow, Empire

Favorites: Likes and Dislikes

Favorite actors, films, food, travel picks, and off-screen interests.

  • Favorite Destination

    Washington D.C

  • Favorite Food

    Pasta, gummi bears

  • Favorite Color

    Black

Taraji P. Henson Photos

Candid photos, selfie and trending social posts.

Taraji P. Henson Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast answers to common questions about Taraji P. Henson. See full bio sections below or submit a correction if something’s inaccurate.

How old is Taraji P. Henson?

Taraji P. Henson is 55 years old (born September 11, 1970).

What is Taraji P. Henson's height?

Taraji P. Henson is 1.65 meters (5 feet 5 inches) tall.

What is Taraji P. Henson's net worth in 2026?

Taraji P. Henson's net worth is estimated at $16 Million USD (₹136 Crore INR approx.) in 2026.

Does Taraji P. Henson have children?

Yes, Taraji P. Henson has 1 Son children: Marcell Johnson.

What is Taraji P. Henson's zodiac sign?

Taraji P. Henson's zodiac sign is Virgo (born September 11).

What was Taraji P. Henson's first movie or album?

Taraji P. Henson's debut was Film: Streetwise Television: Smart Guy.

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Popularity

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Virgo #141
Views11,165
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